Private driver New Zealand — plan your perfect trip.
Private drivers, full-day tours and city-to-city transfers across New Zealand. Fixed price per vehicle, local Kiwi drivers, and instant quotes — tell us where you want to go.
Popular day tours
Iconic days out, one vehicle, one driver
Six departing favourites — from Hobbiton to the Bay of Islands.
Mount MaunganuiHamilton → Karangahake Gorge → Tauranga
A one-way private sightseeing day from Hamilton to Tauranga, stopping at Paeroa, Karangahake Gorge along the way.
Bay of IslandsPaihia → Kerikeri → Paihia
A relaxed local sightseeing day around Paihia with your own driver and vehicle.
Christchurch
Aoraki / Mt Cook
QueenstownChristchurch → Lake Tekapo → Omarama → Queenstown
A one-way private sightseeing day from Christchurch to Queenstown, stopping at Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Omarama along the way.
ChristchurchAoraki / Mt CookChristchurch → Lake Tekapo → Mount Cook
A one-way private sightseeing day from Christchurch to Mount Cook Village, stopping at Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Twizel along the way.
ChristchurchAoraki / Mt CookChristchurch → Geraldine → Lake Tekapo
A one-way private sightseeing day from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo, stopping at Ashburton, Geraldine, Fairlie along the way.
Christchurch
Hanmer Springs
KaikōuraChristchurch → Waipara → Kaikoura
A one-way private sightseeing day from Christchurch to Kaikoura, stopping at Waipara, Cheviot along the way.
Private transfers
Anywhere in New Zealand — instant price
Type your pickup and drop-off and we quote the whole vehicle in seconds, with the right size car for your group. No fixed routes, no hidden fees.
Google-powered address search across Aotearoa — hotels, airports, addresses or landmarks.
Distance and duration are calculated live, then priced per vehicle class — standard, XL van, premium or large van.
Confirm your driver with a small deposit — the balance is settled on the day.
Hourly driver hire
A private driver by the hour
Perfect for cruise days, shopping, weddings or flexible sightseeing — pay for the time you use.
From $80.00 NZD/hr
40 km/hr included · minimum 3 hours · one driver, one vehicle.
Why Kiwitrips
Straightforward, local, private.
Per-vehicle pricing
One flat price for the whole vehicle — up to 4 guests, no per-person surcharges.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund. No penalties, no fine print.
Local owner-drivers
Every trip is with a licensed, insured Kiwi driver who lives on the route.
Door-to-door pickup
From your hotel, home, airport terminal or cruise berth — we come to you.