95 High Street, Blenheim
We've always struggled to find accomodation between Christchurch and Picton when we're crossing between islands on the ferry (a regular occurrence, sometimes once or twice a month).
We've narrowed it down to two options:
In Blenhiem (and Kaikoura) we've bounced around various motel and hotel options before settling on our favourites.
For Blenheim, it's the Chateau Marlborough hands-down. It's got a proper 24/7 reception, generous carparking (wide enough for our Porsche Panamera and Volvo SUVs), there's a nearby supermarket for snacks/self-catering, and good cafe/brunch options nearby.
Rooms are clean, tidy, modern. Never had a bad stay. Despite being billed as "luxury" we've found the price to be very affordable and similar in price to motel accomodation.
We visited Chateau Marlborough on Sun 25 Jan 2026
37 Lake Timara Road West, Blenheim
It was a cold, grey, wet summer's day and we dropped into the Blenheim iSite Visitor Centre and asked for a recommendation: "We need a winery with a roaring log fire and... See More
62 High Street, Blenheim
Good coffee, good food, good ambience. It's a 2 minute walk from Carnmore Chateau Marlborough, if you happen to be staying there.
They use locally-sourced fresh ingredients and it shows -- everything... See More
Rent one of our sports cars, EVs, or premium vehicles and travel NZ in style and safety. Check vehicle availability here.
EV ⚡️
All our Tesla Model 3 are the 2021 Standard Range Plus, single motor models. We include Tesla Supercharging and access to the Chargenet charging network: charged back to your credit card at cost. Expect around 300 km range on the open road, 400 km range around town.
SUV
Petrol
Touring
Whether you're staying in the city or adventuring futher afield our 2022 Volvo XC40 will carry you in comfort and style. - Space for for 4 adults - Large boot/trunk - ISOFIX points for children's car seats - Built-in NZ maps and navigation - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Packed with safety features - Easy around town, comfy on the open road - Four wheel drive: perfect for winter weather --- W: Everyone loved this vehicle so much we purchased another one in the exact same spec.
Diesel
Touring
Station Wagon/Estate
This is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C200d estate and it's one of our favourite vehicles: it's exceptionally comfortable and has plenty of room for luggage and passengers. It's not too big around town, and not too small for longer journeys. It's our go-to vehicle for long-distance adventures. This vehicle is a diesel and averages around 5L/100km, which is very fuel-efficient and inexpensive to operate. It is packed with safety features, includes ISOFIX mounting points for children's car seats, and a safety net for keeping luggage in the boot/trunk. This vehicle is reasonably low to the ground and is not suitable for unsealed roads.
Hybrid
Sports Car
Currently unavailable - back early 2026. Sorry!
EV ⚡️
👋 We'd like to encourage EV rentals in New Zealand so we're trying something different with this Tesla: fixed pricing, all-year-round, at a discounted weekly rate. This is a 2021 Standard Range Plus Tesla Model 3. The real-world range is around 300 km range on the open road, 400 km range around town. This will comfortably get you around New Zealand without too much hassle. We include access to Tesla Superchargers (plug in to charge, Tesla bill us automatically) and the Chargenet charging network (plug in, then swipe included card to charge). Costs will be automatically billed to your credit card.
SUV
Petrol
Touring
Whether you're staying in the city or adventuring futher afield our 2022 Volvo XC40 will carry you in comfort and style. - Space for for 4 adults - Large boot/trunk - ISOFIX points for children's car seats - Built-in NZ maps and navigation - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Packed with safety features - Easy around town, comfy on the open road - Four wheel drive: perfect for winter weather --- W: Everyone loved our first XC40 "Sven" so much that when we saw a second one for sale that was exactly the same we couldn't let the opportunity pass. So, we bought a second one: "Astrid". This is Astrid ❤️
