Blenheim is the largest town in Marlborough and the heart of New Zealand’s winemaking — the famous Sauvignon Blanc got its start here with pioneering winemakers, and it is still the region’s signature tipple, but Marlborough has many other highly rated wine varieties too. As well as a choice of wines, you also have a fantastic range of car rentals available from the town or Blenheim Airport with VroomVroomVroom. We compare car hire deals from trusted companies in New Zealand, so if you’re planning a trip to Blenheim, use our search tool to easily find a cheap car rental.
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | One car rental depot in Blenheim. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz. |
 Starts at NZD $112/day From December 08, 2023 to December 11, 2023 |  Starts at NZD $121/day From December 08, 2023 to December 11, 2023 |
 Starts at NZD $303/day From December 10, 2023 to December 13, 2023 |  Starts at NZD $437/day From December 05, 2023 to December 08, 2023 |
*Rates last updated on December 04, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 6:01 am on December 04, 2023 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.
Popularly known as one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand, the climate is usually very settled, mainly because of the rain shadow effect of the mountain ranges to the west which shelters Blenheim from the heaviest of rains.
February is generally the best summer weather and a lovely time to visit. Normally, summers are warm and dry while winters are cool and frosty with clear sunny days that follow. Blenheim also hosts some major events during this month, including the famous Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.
With your rental car, explore sunny Blenheim and spend your days sampling wines from Cloudy Bay, Nautilus, Seresin & Montana Brancott Wineries. Keep in mind that many roads in New Zealand may be narrower than what you are used to.
Driving distance from Blenheim to Nelson is approximately one hour and 35 minutes or 114 kilometres (71 miles) via Stage Highway 6 in your rental car. Note that State Highway 1 runs through Blenheim, while State Highway 6 terminates at the junction of the two state highways. Blenheim has no traffic lights at intersections. Instead, the town uses roundabouts to control traffic flow.
Prices start at NZD $112 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $212 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Blenheim.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $106 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Blenheim.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $437 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Blenheim.
