Hardy Cars is a car rental agency at 31 Bolt Rd in Golden Bay, in the Tasman district, with a Google rating of 5.0.
A good car rental agency makes the pick-up simple and the terms clear. Before you book, check what the price includes, such as insurance cover, the excess you would pay after damage, kilometre limits and extra driver fees. Photograph the car, inside and out, at pick-up and again at return so any marks are on record. Confirm the fuel policy, and ask about returns outside office hours. In a remote region such as Golden Bay, distances between towns and fuel stops can be long, and some roads are gravel or narrow, so ask whether the rental terms cover the roads you plan to drive. Regulars book early for summer and school holidays, when cars run out, and they check the spare tyre and the lights before leaving.
For visitors heading to Golden Bay, Hardy Cars on Bolt Rd is a local option for getting around.