Tips for driving your rental car in New Zealand
If you're travelling to New Zealand, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. New Zealand is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Wellington counts 398300 inhabitants. In Wellington hosts 9.1% of the entire country's population, which counts over 4370000 inhabitants. In New Zealand the language spoken most widespread is English but people also speak Maori. The time zone in New Zealand is GMT+12:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in New Zealand is I and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in New Zealand is +64, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about New Zealand
With a fuel cost in New Zealand averaging at 1.77 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. New Zealand shares its land borders with n/a, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 94160, 199 of which motorways, which ranks New Zealand as the 54th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in New Zealand there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Speed limits in town are 30-60 km/h and on motorways they are 100 km/h. Bear in mind that in New Zealand, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in New Zealand
New Zealand boasts three UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands (natural) and Tongariro National Park (natural).