Dunedin, the university city situated on the south-east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is the country’s oldest city. Surrounded by the magnificent Otago Pensinula, Dunedin has a rich Scottish heritage, and still maintains a legacy of Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Dunedin is also home to some of the world’s most rare and intriguing wildlife. With your car rental, you can explore all that Dunedin has to offer, at your own pace.


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Drive a Hire Car in Dunedin

Born from the wealth of the gold rush era of the mid 1800’s, Dunedin is home to some of the world’s best preserved architecture. Take your car rental to see Dunedin Railway Station, St Paul’s Cathedral and Lanarch Castle (New Zealand's only Castle) for just a taste of some of the beautifully maintained buildings of Dunedin. Head over to Speights Brewery, take a tour and sample some of the South Island’s favourite beer or drop by Cadbury World for a tour and a sample of divine chocolate. Take a trip in your hire car up the steepest street in the world, Baldwin Street, and enjoy the view from the top!

Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula are home to some incredible creatures. The Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head is the only mainland breeding colony or royal albatross in the world. Take your hire car along the Otago Peninsula to witness the rare yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) in their natural habitat. There are also sea lions, fur seals and incredible marine life. You’ll find plenty of treasures further afield as well, drive your car rental south toward Balcutha or north to Oamaru to see incredible countryside, fascinating history and meet the friendly locals along the way. There is truly something for everyone in Dunedin, and its yours for discovering with your hire car with DriveAway Holidays.

Rent a Car in Dunedin with DriveAway

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in New Zealand, we provide you with convenience and more choice for your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Dunedin Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Dunedin.

DriveAway Holidays was created in 1988 and is proud to be Australia's leading self drive wholesalers. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for car rental bookings in Australia through our competitive prices, professionalism, leading technology, and most important of all, unbeatable customer service.