Stay two days and then go to the South Island. Is it necessary to rent a car for the two days in Auckland?

It is recommended to consider renting a car for the following reasons:

1. The economic cost is not very high, maybe even lower than public transportation. New Zealand's tourism market and vehicle management are very strict and standardized, especially for cars. Generally, vehicles undergo security inspections at least once a year, and security inspections are also very strict. Therefore, when renting a car in New Zealand, there may be cars from some large companies and local companies. Although the condition of the car may be different from old to new. , but the safety factor is very high, so just choose the car that suits you. If you are not short of money, and you want to look good, show off, and be popular, of course it is a new and good car from a big company; if you are economical and practical, an ordinary car A car will do.

If you are a family of three, it is recommended to rent a 1.5-displacement hatchback car, which can travel all over South Island, from Te Anau to Golden Bay, without any problems. The cheapest car is equivalent to about RMB 500, which is much lower than the cost of public transportation and is enough for your use. In addition, it also comes with some insurance and free cancellation (with certain conditions).

2. Time cost is also a very important factor. If you use the bus system, you have to walk to the bus stop and wait for the bus. The buses generally run slower, which means that in the same period of time, you will definitely see much less through the bus system than you can by driving. As a tourist Or, this must also be taken into consideration. In addition, self-driving is also very comfortable. You can get on the bus and leave after visiting a place. If you use the bus, you have to walk for half a day to the stop to get on the bus.

3. Other costs are not much. It is generally recommended to buy insurance for self-driving, which costs about RMB 150 a day, and then refuel. A tank of gas costs about RMB 400, but it can run hundreds of kilometers. If you choose to rent a suitable car, you can also see how much it adds up. The cost is about the same as public transportation. As for parking, apart from the city center, parking is free in many places in Auckland, such as One Tree Hill, Mount Eden, Devonport, Mission Bay, etc. If it is in the city center, the maximum price is NZ$4.50 within 2 hours. It costs about 20 yuan per hour, but to be honest, it is acceptable if shared among several people. In addition, after all, parking time in the city center is only a small amount of time, so it will not incur too much expense.