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Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R878
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 18/12 and drop-off date of 8/1. 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.
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New Zealand car hires 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 14 October 2025.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R966 |
Cheapest price per day | R878 |
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 14 October 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 836 hire locations out of 99 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R878/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R878+
Compact
R895+
Intermediate
R1 289+
Full-size
R8 508+
SUV
R1 515+
People carrier
R2 792+
Full-size SUV
R1 797+
Pick-up truck
R2 242+
Compare car hire deals in New Zealand by type
Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota YarisR878/day
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Hyundai AtosR895/day
4
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A/C
Renault KwidR1 187/day
2
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A/C
Best car hire deals found in New Zealand
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Zealand with an average daily rate of R2 491. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Toyota YarisR878/day
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A/C
Hyundai AtosR895/day
4
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A/C
Renault KwidR1 187/day
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for New Zealand car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Zealand, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in New Zealand?
Book your car hire in New Zealand 65 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R823/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 1 517% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, offering prices from just R84,20/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yes Rentals, with rates starting at R129,07/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Zealand?
Planning to hire a car in New Zealand? May is the cheapest month, costing about R620 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 306. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R1 130
February
R1 106
March
R959
April
R982
May
R620
June
R718
July
R713
August
R702
September
R673
October
R753
November
R902
December
R1 306
What car do most people hire in New Zealand?
Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Thrifty has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
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 14 October 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Budget
38 reviews•21 locations
Ace Rental Cars
38 reviews•19 locations
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
EZI
18 reviews•28 locations
Thrifty
24 reviews•63 locations
Bargain Rental Cars
20 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
The most popular car hire company at New Zealand is Mode. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R220/day about 216% more people book with Mode than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At R966/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Wellington than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for R966/day in Wellington.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
Car hires by fuel type in New Zealand
Browse car hires by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R104+).
Electric
R119+
Hybrid
R104+