Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from $37
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 16/3 and drop-off date of 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
New Zealand car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 January 2025.
Most popular company | Autounion Car Rental |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $105 |
Cheapest price per day | $37 |
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in New Zealand?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across New Zealand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 January 2025.
Price | $47 - $97 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New Zealand?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New Zealand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 January 2025.
January
$87
February
$103
March
$87
April
$51
May
$35
June
$37
July
$41
August
$41
September
$42
October
$55
November
$75
December
$123
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in New Zealand
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 January 2025.
There are currently 807 hire locations operating in New Zealand spread across 90 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand is small car at $37 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$37+
Compact
$38+
Intermediate
$41+
Standard
$91+
Full-size
$80+
SUV
$60+
People mover
$74+
Full-size SUV
$68+
Compare available car types for rental in New Zealand
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in New Zealand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 January 2025.
Small cars | $33 - $116 | |
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All Car Types | $59 - $173 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $64/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$116/day). In fact, May is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $93/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$162/day). In fact, June is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $149/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$224/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $104/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$177/day). In fact, August is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $152/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$277/day). In fact, June is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $159/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~$117/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$276/day). In fact, July is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a pickup truck is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $163/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$342/day). In fact, May is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in New Zealand
Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 18 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.
Thrifty
Hertz
Firefly
Sunnycars
EZI
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Avis
Best New Zealand car rental deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Zealand with an average daily rate of $63. Data was last updated on 18 January 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in New Zealand, including locations near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 January 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Drive NZ (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Avis (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around $68/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $33/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At $57/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Wellington. On average, Napier has the cheapest daily rental car price ($90/day), which is 45% below average price for cities in New Zealand.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.
Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand
Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 18 January 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($18+).
Electric
$25+
Hybrid
$21+
Petrol/Diesel
$18+