Rent a Dent: Who are we?

Prior to 1987 the New Zealand rental car industry was dominated by three major international companies and renting vehicles was an expensive exercise.  Rent a Dent changed all that.

It began in Tauranga with a handful of near-new cars, lots of enthusiasm and a commitment to lowering costs while providing excellent service. The formula was an instant success and branches were opened at Auckland airport and Auckland city.

Demand for one way hires and airport pick-ups and drop-offs suggested a network was needed.  Today, that network covers twenty three locations – all owned by people who share the Rent a Dent philosophy.

Each Rent a Dent owner selects and maintains their vehicles to a company-wide standard.  They purchase new or near-new models that are known for their reliability, safety and comfort.  And then they maintain and service these vehicles with their own staff.  It is this personal involvement that allows branch owners to maintain the core principles of Rent a Dent: value-for-money, safety, reliability and personal service.

Committed to being GREEN

When the Rent a Dent head office suggested participation in the Paper4trees programme the branch owners were enthusiastic.  Now, every Rent a Dent branch, and head office, contributes monthly to this hugely successful initiative. 

Paper4trees is a nationwide carbon reduction programme that donates native trees to schools that recycle paper and cardboard.   By early 2011 there were 2115 schools participating in the programme with Rent a Dent being one of only three national sponsors.

Every vehicle booking earns a donation to the Paper4trees programme but extra support means more trees.  If you would like to make a $2.00 donation to the project please tell us this when you make your reservation.

Thanks for helping to support Paper4trees