North Island
Pick up in Auckland and unlock the North Island. From the Bay of Islands to Wellington, from $29/day with everything included.
The North Island packs an extraordinary amount into a small space — geothermal wonders, volcanic peaks, golden beaches, wine country, cultural sites and the country's biggest city. A rental car is by far the best way to see it. Nomado's Auckland depots make starting your North Island road trip refreshingly simple.
We operate from our Auckland depot at 19 Tironui Road, Takanini — a 15–20 minute complimentary transport from Auckland Airport (AKL), depending on time of day. Walk-ins are welcome too. Same prices, same all-inclusive package.
Auckland to Bay of Islands (3.5 hrs) — beaches, dolphins, history. Auckland to Coromandel (2 hrs) — Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach. Auckland to Rotorua (3 hrs) — geysers, hot springs, Hobbiton on the way. Rotorua to Taupo & Tongariro (2 hrs) — alpine crossing, ski fields, Lake Taupo. Taupo to Wellington (5 hrs) — Wairarapa wineries, national museum, ferries to the South Island.
5 days: Auckland → Coromandel → Rotorua → back. 7 days: Auckland → Bay of Islands → Coromandel → Rotorua → Taupo → back. 10–12 days: full island loop including Wellington and New Plymouth. 14+ days: combine with a South Island leg using our one-way rental.
Solo or couple on a budget: Mazda Demio. Couples wanting more space: Nissan Note. Family of 4 with luggage or longer trip: Outlander SUV. Bigger groups or ski season: 7 seater Holden Captiva 4WD.
Our Fleet
Live pricing and availability — only a 20% deposit to book.
Our North Island depot is at 19 Tironui Road, Takanini, Auckland — a 15–20 minute complimentary transport from Auckland Airport (AKL), depending on time of day.
Yes — pick up in Auckland and drop off in Christchurch (or vice versa). A one-way fee applies and is calculated at booking.
A classic loop — Auckland → Coromandel → Rotorua → Taupo → Wellington → New Plymouth → back to Auckland — takes about 8–12 days at a relaxed pace.
Yes — three toll roads (Northern Gateway near Auckland, Tauranga Eastern Link, Takitimu Drive). Tolls are billed back to you via NZTA; we'll let you know how it works at pickup.