Dunedin Port Chalmers | Car and Van Hire NZ

Hiring a rental car or van is a great option to explore the greater Dunedin area at your own pace. No need to worry about tight touring schedules when you can take your time and drive where it suits.Our staff have extensive local knowledge so we can recommend places of interest and provide maps and brochures of all the best activities/attractions that Dunedin and its surroundings has to offer.

Please note: this service is unavailable from 22 December 2020 – 6 January 2021.

Get your car rental quote today! Simply fill in the form or call us today 0800 35 45 02.

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Meet the Team Behind Pegasus Rental Cars Dunedin

Lee

Lee manages all three of the Dunedin branches which keeps her busy! She is very experienced having been in the Rental Car industry for more than 17 years and with Pegasus for 7.

Warren

Warren has worked for Pegasus for about four years, initially only on the weekends but gradually increased to full time. He works in all Dunedin branches but particularly loves Port Chalmers as he gets to meet and greet the cruise ship passengers.

We Make it Easy to Rent a Car Direct from Port Chalmers

Pegasus Rental Cars New Zealand
We are part of the Pegasus car and van hire network with 15 locations around New Zealand, all with friendly local owner/operators. Pegasus Rental Cars has been around since 1989, so you know you will be dealing with a reputable and well-established rental car company.
Our Range of Rental Vehicles Available in Port Chalmers
We have a wide range of vehicles from small hatchbacks to 11-seater minivans. No matter how big your group we’re sure we can help get you on the road exploring as soon as possible! Call the team on 0800 35 45 02 to find out more.

Why Pegasus Rentals are a Great Choice for Car Rental

Direct Port Chalmers pick up and drop off.
All daily rates include GST and insurance.
Unlimited kilometres
GPS navigation and child seats available.
Wide selection of well-maintained rental vehicles with good fuel economy.
Friendly, professional staff with great local knowledge.
We are on time, every time.

Travelling in a Group? Hire a Van!
Comfortable and spacious 8 and 11-seatervans are available. Perfect for larger groups wanting to explore Dunedin together.

Cruise Ship Pick up/Drop Off
Arriving into Port Chalmers on a Cruise Ship? Simply contact us in advance and we’ll have a vehicle waiting for you as soon as you disembark. Once you have enjoyed your travels, return the vehicle back to our yard, only 200m from the Terminal, at the end of the day.

24-hour Roadside Assistance Cover
Our Port Chalmers, Dunedin hire cars are covered by Roadside Assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in New Zealand.

Attractions You Can Drive to in and Around Dunedin

We’ll be more than happy to impart our knowledge of the Otago region! From the ‘must do’s’ and places of interest – feel free to ask us. Local maps and brochures of all the best attractions in and around Dunedin are available at our branch.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary, home of the world’s most fascinating, rare wildlife and native New Zealand forest
Explore the Otago Peninsula and see some wildlife or go for some beautiful short walks

The amazing Moeraki Boulders, about an hour’s drive from Dunedin
Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest residential street
Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions

On disembarking our cruise ship, Pegasus staff were easy to find in the cruise terminal. Having booked and signed the rental agreement online, there was a minimum of delay in setting off in our allocated car. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The car was good and as expected. We will use Pegasus again in Port Chalmers next February!

Denis Benson

00:05 24 Oct 18

The service was so easy and seemless the staff were incredible and our little car was more than sufficient😁top top service thank u so much Pegasus you made iur Dunedin visit exceptional.

Jane001 Tura

03:21 12 Dec 18

Very helpful and accommodating! Pegasus helped us avoid being ripped off by our cruise liner and helped us move 21 people around! Champions!

Johnny Tohme

21:01 23 Nov 18

Excellent and easy service. We had to use at short notice. They were cheap and very helpful. We would highly recommend their service.

Helen Lomax

05:17 28 Mar 18

Great service. Small but very spacious little economy car which was very comfortable. Next to the terminal so super convenient. Bit more pricy than the airport but if you come from a cruise ship I found it very good!

Matti LeBlanc

10:48 09 Feb 17

Lovely people, who gave great service at a great price, would be most happy to recommend their services.

Robert Bradshaw

00:13 05 Feb 19

The car rental was available at the dock and also a representative was at the dock when we dropped it off. Great customer service!

Chris Browning

22:41 12 Feb 19

Super easy pick up, right at the wharf when the ship got in, great car and cheap rates. Dropped off right back at the wharf. could not have been easier!

Megan Nourse

20:58 14 Feb 19

No hidden cost, no surprise damage bills, it's cheaper than other big brand car rental companies, definitely value for money. Perfect for people on cruise as car was delivered to cruise terminal in Dunedin.

Richard Wong

07:26 09 Mar 19

Very accommodating and helpful. We had a change of itinerary at the last moment and Pegasus was more then accomodating. They switched days and had it all reconfirmed in in one short phone call.Pick up & drop off was extremely easy and the car was clean , reliable & safe. Extremely good fuel economy.Staff on the phone and in person we very professional & kind.Would gladly be a repeat customer & recommend.

holly bailey

00:01 10 Apr 19

Hired a car for the day. Met at cruise ship terminal, as promised. Able to return car back to the cruise ship terminal at the end of the day,

Rhonda McGovern

20:14 24 May 19

I am not a fan of car rentals.These guys try hard.

Mark Chadwick

04:07 19 Jul 19

I've hired with Pegasus many times before in the city but this time I arrived via cruise ship in Port Chalmers. My husband and I aren't keen on prearranged tours, we prefer the freedom of doing our own thing so decided on hiring a car for the day. The cruise terminal is far from the city so it was great having the vehicle waiting for us when we disembarked. A staff member was there waiting and we were on our way in a matter of minutes. We appreciated not having to shuttle or taxi into the city. Once again, a hassle free experience. Thanks Pegasus.

Claire Aarnold

01:59 06 Jan 15

Hired a car for the day. Met at cruise ship terminal, as promised. Able to return car back to the cruise ship terminal at the end of the day,

Rhonda McGovern

20:14 24 May 19

Denis Benson

00:05 24 Oct 18

Richard Wong

07:26 09 Mar 19

Super easy pick up, right at the wharf when the ship got in, great car and cheap rates. Dropped off right back at the wharf. could not have been easier!

Megan Nourse

20:58 14 Feb 19

Lovely people, who gave great service at a great price, would be most happy to recommend their services.

Robert Bradshaw

00:13 05 Feb 19

I am not a fan of car rentals.These guys try hard.

Mark Chadwick

04:07 19 Jul 19

Great hospitality

Stephen Palmer

02:57 03 Mar 19

Great Service provided. So close to the Cruise Ship port. Easy pick up and drop off process. Vehicle was in good condition. Made it a very enjoyable day in Port as we could travel at our leisure. Good Price too

Sarah Anderson

01:36 13 Nov 19

We spent one day in Dunedin on a cruise. As informed by email in advance, a very friendly gentleman was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and walked us to our car. The whole experience was super easy and fast. We left the car at the port at the end of the day. Easy, no fuss.