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Group transport made easy — clean, reliable vans for hire in Hastings.

Whether you're a school heading out on a trip, a sports club travelling to an away game, or a community group needing reliable transport — Kings Auto has you covered. No hassle. No hidden costs. Just show up and drive.

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What's Included

1 / Fleet

2 x 11-seat vans, 1 x 10-seat van

2 / Daily Rate

$180 / day (GST incl.)

3 / Kilometres Included

500km per day

7 / Extra Kilometres

50c per km over 500km

8 / Drivers Permitted

Up to 3 drivers per vehicle

9 / Fuel Policy

Full tank provided — return with a full tank

10 / Insurance Excess (drivers with a full license less than 6 months)

$2,000

11 / After Hours Return

âś… Key drop box available

12 / Minimum Driver Age

21 years (full licence required)

4 / Certificate of Fitness

âś… All vans COF certified

5 / Insurance

âś… Included

6 / Insurance Excess (drivers 21+)

$1,000

Simple, transparent pricing

  • Daily Hire Rate: $180 / day

  • Kilometres Included: 500km / day

  • Additional Kilometres: 50c / km over 500km

  • Insurance Excess (21+): $1,000

  • Insurance Excess (Full license under 6mth): $2,000

  • Fuel: Return with a full tank — as you received it

Pricing Notes Box: The $180 daily rate includes your van, insurance, and 500km of travel.
 

Fuel is not included — vans go out with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank.
 

Additional kilometres over 500km are charged at 50c/km and settled on return.

Who Hires Our Vans?

School Bus Arrival

Schools & Education Groups

The smarter way to manage school trips.

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Organising parent drivers is a headache — police vetting, insurance declarations, checking warrants and registrations, and coordinating multiple vehicles. Our vans cut through all of that.

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One vehicle. One driver. One booking. Your teacher drives, your students are safe, and everyone arrives together.

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Key Points:

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  • All vans hold a Certificate of Fitness (COF)

  • Up to 11 passengers per vehicle

  • No need for parent drivers or police vetting logistics

  • Book online in minutes

Team Huddle Moment

Sports Clubs & Teams

Get the team there — without the convoy.

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Why send five cars when one van does the job? Hire one of our vans for your next away game, tournament, or training camp. It's more affordable than you think — and a lot less hassle than coordinating a convoy of parents.

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Key Points:

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  • Perfect for weekend fixtures and tournaments

  • Up to 3 drivers per van — share the driving

  • 500km included per day

  • Available over long weekends and public holidays — book early

Church

Church & Community Groups

Reliable transport for your community​.

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Don't own a van? You don't need to. Hire ours when you need it and hand it back when you're done — no maintenance costs, no insurance headaches, no storage.

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Key Points:

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  • Available for one-off or regular bookings

  • After-hours key drop available for flexible returns

  • Clean and well-maintained every hire

Booking is Easy

01

Check availability

Fill in the booking form below with your dates and group size.

03

Pick up your van

Collect your keys from us at the arranged time. The tank will be full and the van ready to go.

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Confirmed within 24 hours

Our team will get back to you to confirm availability.

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​Return at your convenience

Drop the van back and use our after-hours key box if needed. Return with a full tank and in clean condition.

Note: An additional $100 cleaning fee will apply if the vehicle is returned muddy or excessively soiled, including stains on the seats.

Fleet Of Vans

Our vans book out fast — plan ahead

Our vans are particularly popular during:

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🗓️ Public holidays and long weekends

🎄Christmas and New Year

🏆 School trip and sports tournament seasons

 

We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred dates. Enquire online or call us directly and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Common Questions

Q: Does the daily rate include fuel?

A: No — vans go out with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank. Any fuel used is your responsibility.

Q: Can we have more than one driver?

A: Yes — up to 3 named drivers per vehicle are permitted. All drivers must hold a full NZ licence.

Q: What happens if we go over 500km?

A: Additional kilometres are charged at 50c/km and settled on return.

Q: What if we need to return the van after hours?

A: No problem — we have a secure yard with a key drop box available for after-hours returns.

Q: How many people can fit in the van?

​A: We have two 11-seat vans and one 10-seat van. Seating includes the driver.

Q: Is the van insured?

A: Yes — insurance is included. The excess is $1,000 for drivers aged 21 and over, or $2,000 for driver with a full license less than 6 mths

Get in Touch

206 Hastings Street North 
Hastings, 4122 New Zealand

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📞 06 876 9495

reception@kingsautos.co.nz

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Urgent? Call us directly — we're here to help. â€‹

Van Hire Booking Form

Your rego is all we need — no need to look up make and model.

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