If you do not have a current motor cycle license you will need to sit a Theory and Practical test at the downtown Police headquarters.
Visitors can drive in the Cook Islands on their overseas license for up to six months unless the license expires, is revoked, suspended or disqualified in that time. A person will only be allowed to drive only the class of motor vehicle they are entitled to drive in their home country. Visitors whose license is written in a language other than English will need an accurate translation.
The minimum age is 21 years.
You will need a copy of your booking confirmation and also your current driver’s licence and a valid credit card.
Should our desk not be manned, your vehicle will be in the Arrivals Carpark, cross over the Zebra Pedestrian and turn left, look for car slots 13 to 22 by the hedge-side, your name will be on the window and key under the driver’s mat. There will be a Airport Exit Card in the vehicle OR if not please show the Airport Attendant your welcome sign to exit the airport.
Yes we do, it is $12 per day per seat.
We accept Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards
The Cook Islands use New Zealand Dollars and all rates on our website and emails are quoted in New Zealand Dollars. Credit Card Pre-Authorisation – A pre-authorisation of up to $750 NZD will be placed on your credit card at the start of the rental. This amount will be temporarily unavailable. Final charges will be processed at the end of the rental, and any remaining balance will be released. Please allow 7 – 10 business days for your bank to process the release. Rarotonga Rentals accepts no liability for any overdraft fees incurred.
You will receive a confirmation email from our enquiries and reservations department.
Comprehensive insurance is included in your quote. This includes damage to the rental car & any damage to a third party. However, this cover has a standard excess of $5000.00 plus Vat of 15% with a pre-authorisation (block/bond) for credit cards of $750.00. See below for excess waiver options to reduce this excess.
Most of the drivers in Rarotonga are uninsured and in the event of an accident it is impossible to recover insurance excesses even if the other party is at fault. We have never managed to make any recovery of excesses on behalf of our clients even though accidents are most often not our client’s fault.
In order to eliminate this concern and provide a stress-free holiday with no unpleasant expensive surprises, we strongly advise taking one of our insurance excess waiver options as detailed below.
Excess Waiver Options:
CARS
1. Reduce your Insurance Excess Waiver to $1500.00 at an additional $14.95 per day with a pre-authorisation (block/bond) of $750 required on your credit card.
2. Reduce your Insurance Excess Waiver to $0.00 at an additional $22.95 per day. (No bond required)
SCOOTERS
1. Compulsory Excess Waiver of $1000.00 at an additional $10.00 per day with a pre-authorisation (block/bond) of $250 required on your credit card.
2. Reduce your Insurance Excess Waiver to $0.00 at an additional $22.95 per day. (No bond required)
Yes, the first driver is free and each additional driver will cost $5 per day per driver.
Unlimited kilometres, VAT 15%, insurance (excess applies).
We understand that travel plans can change and aim to provide flexibility while ensuring availability for all customers.
If the vehicle is not collected within 24 hours of the scheduled pick-up time without prior notice, the booking will be considered a no-show and the full rental amount will be charged.
This policy is designed to balance customer flexibility with business certainty, reduce last-minute cancellations, and provide options for travellers who want additional peace of mind.
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