Hiring Out Your Car in Christchurch
If you're asking yourself, “Can I hire out my car in New Zealand?” — you're not alone. More car owners across NZ are turning to consignment rental programmes to generate passive income from vehicles they’re not using every day.
Whether you own a luxury vehicle, a weekend sports car, or a high-performance SUV, we offer a premium consignment service that helps you earn passive income from your car — without the hassle of managing it yourself.
How it works
How to Hire Out Your Car in New Zealand
We rent your car to trusted, verified drivers — and you earn money every time it goes out. Best of all, we take care of everything.
Earn While Your Car Works for You
Hiring out your car can generate hundreds (or even thousands) in income each month. We offer a simple 50/50 revenue split — you receive half of all rental income, paid monthly. No surprises. No extra admin.
Your Car, Looked After Like It’s Ours
When renting out your vehicle through Dream Drives, you can rest easy. We:
- Provide secure vehicle storage in Christchurch
- Handle all customer handovers and inspections
- Include full commercial rental insurance (with Gallagher Insurance NZ)
- Fit your vehicle with GPS tracking and remote immobilisation
- Professionally clean and groom your car before and after every hire
Only verified, responsible renters will drive your car — and we actively monitor all usage.
Still Need to Use Your Car? You Can.
One of the biggest concerns when hiring out your car is: Can I still use it?
With Dream Drives, the answer is yes. As long as it’s available, you can book and drive your own car at no cost. We’ll just charge a small cleaning fee when it comes back.
We make it easy
What We Handle (So You Don’t Have To)
- Customer bookings and communication
- Marketing and photography
- Handovers, cleaning, and storage
- Insurance, security, and GPS monitoring
- Coordinating servicing or COF if needed
What You’re Responsible For
- Basic upkeep: servicing, COF/WOF, registration, tyres
- Letting us know if you need the car
- Forwarding any speeding or parking tickets (we’ll bill the customer)
Can I hire out my car in New Zealand?
Yes. With Dream Drives, you can hire out your car in New Zealand through our fully managed consignment programme. We take care of the bookings, cleaning, insurance, and handovers — so you can earn passive income without doing the legwork.
Is it safe to hire out my vehicle to other drivers?
Yes. We screen every renter, use GPS tracking on all vehicles, and have remote immobilisation in place. Your car is fully insured under our commercial policy with Gallagher Insurance NZ, and we only allow trusted, responsible drivers to hire from our fleet.
How much can I earn renting out my car?
It depends on your vehicle, availability, and demand. Most of our vehicle owners earn hundreds or thousands per month, especially through the warmer months, by renting out their cars in Christchurch.
Can I still use my car when I hire it out?
Absolutely. You can book your car for personal use any time it’s available. We’ll just charge a cleaning fee when it’s returned, so it’s ready for the next hire.
Do I need a COF to rent out my car?
Yes. All rental vehicles in New Zealand must have a Certificate of Fitness (COF). If your car doesn’t have one yet, we can arrange it and deduct the cost from your earnings.