Ace Car Hire
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Ace Car Hire
Ace Rental Cars is an established deep-value car rental company with a history spanning back 30 years. Founded in 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand as Ace Tourist Rentals (NZ) Ltd. by John Chatterley and Warrick Purdie, Ace identified the consumer need for an alternative to the high-priced multi-national car rental brands to serve the budget car hire domestic and inbound travel market. The initial fleet comprised of just two second-hand Toyota’s.
By the late 90’s with a growing fleet an opportunity for expansion, John’s son Michael purchased a major shareholding and Ace extended its branches to cover Auckland City, Auckland Airport, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch Airport, and Queenstown. The network later expanded to include broker offices to service Dunedin.
In 2003 Ace seized the opportunity to expand operations in car hire to Australia, opening a branch in Sandgate, Brisbane, strategically positioned halfway between the CBD and the Airport. With 50% of travellers into Brisbane International airport arriving from New Zealand, the brand was well received and a satellite branch was added to service the Gold Coast Airport.
In 2011 Hertz International purchased Ace as a wholly-owned subsidiary, providing the parent company a new brand in Australia and New Zealand for the off-airport car hire market and ensuring the vision of ongoing growth for the brand.
Ace Rental Cars now operate sixteen branches across fifteen cities throughout Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the core fleet of older vehicles, the company also provide a Premium fleet, featuring brand new rental cars with creature comforts such as Bluetooth and Cruise Control at an attractive price, as Ace sticks to its mission of providing the best value in car hire in Australia and New Zealand
Ace Car Locations
Ace Car Hire Fleet

- 4 People
- 1 large & 1 small suitcase
- Manual
- Air-Conditioning
- 1.3 litre
- Hatch

- 4 People
- 1 large & 1 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- Hatch

- 4 People
- 1 large & 1 small suitcase
- Manual
- Air-Conditioning
- Hatch

- 5 People
- 1 large & 2 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- hatch

- 5 People
- 2 large & 2 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- SUV

- 5 People
- 2 large & 2 small Suitcases
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- SUV

- 5 People
- 2 large & 2 small suitcases
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- 6 Cylinder
- Sedan

- 8 People
- 2 large & 2 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Dual Zone Air-Conditioning
- Passenger Van

- 5 People
- 2 Large & 2 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- Hatchback

- 5 People
- 2 Large & 2 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- Hatchback

- 4 People
- 1 Medium & 1 small suitcase
- Automatic
- Air-Conditioning
- Hatchback
Frequently Asked Questions
- To book your car, you will need a credit or debit card for the main driver.A security deposit for the car in case of accident(often $1000). (Some companies don’t accept debit card)
- Your voucher to show that you’ve paid for the car.
- Each driver’s full, valid driving licence, which they’ve held for at least 12 months (often 24),P platers are general a extra charge or not accepted.
- A passport for international visitors and any other ID the car hire company needs to see.
- Its important that you read the condition and terms of your rental so as to fulfill the requirements.
For most car hire companies, the age requirement is between 21 and 70 years old. If you’re under 25 or over 70, you might have to pay an additional fee.
Generally speaking all fees are included in the rental.But you may of over looked some things then additional charges will apply.Driving off road, or above the snowline may incur extra charges.Fees are shown before you complete your booking.
Simply search the day or days you want to rent a car,from your search you will see the choice of cars available and from which supplier. You’ll be able to compare the price for types of cars that suite your needs.You can compare ratings,location nearest to you and most suitable cars for your trip.
You can change your booking online using the “Manage Booking”section. Simply login, using your reservation number and email ID and make the changes you want to.
To cancel booking you will need to give notice within 48 hours notice of the rental date.Simple login to “Manage my booking” ,and no fees will apply.Fees apply after that time,see rental agreement.
A standard rental agreement,include Theft Protection, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), local taxes, airport surcharges and any road fees.This will vary from company to company.
This is a personal choice,but statically speaking hire cars have a higher incident rate.The excess insurance will cover (CDW)collision damage waiver excess which is normally $5000,theft insurance excess which is normally $5000.Some policies may cover towing and other damage.See term and conditions of your rental agreement to make your choice.
Car Hire Pricing Indication (Based on 5 day Rental)
Melbourne

$26.50 Per Day
Sydney
$27.80 Per Day
Brisbane
$25.90 Per Day
Surfers Paradise
$29.20 Per Day
Car Hire Suppliers We Represent:
Nation Car Hire Companies
- Avis
- Budget
- Hertz
- Europcar
- Thrifty
- National
- Alamo
- Firefly
Regional Car Hire Companies
- Aero Drive
- Keddy
- Apex
- Ace
- East Coast
- Dollar
- No Bird
- Atlas
- EZU Rentals
- Redspot
- Juicy
- Network
- Carhood
- Bargain Rentals
- Easy Rent
- Advanced Car Rentals