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Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R195

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 1/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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 2026

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 26 July 2026.

Most popular company

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R591

Cheapest price per day

R195
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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 26 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 908 hire locations out of 116 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R195/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R195+

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Compact

Compact

R216+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R447+

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Full-size

Full-size

R705+

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People carrier

People carrier

R610+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 294+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R317+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R501+

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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 R429. Data was last updated on 26 July 2026.
Renault ClioR195/day
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Renault Clio
Found 07/25/26
Kia RioR196/day
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Kia Rio
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Toyota YarisR216/day
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Toyota Yaris
Found 07/25/26

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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R654/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 318% off the average price.

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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 R7,34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Rental Cars 247, with rates starting at R14,68/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Zealand?

Planning to hire a car in New Zealand? October is the cheapest month, costing about R536 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 293. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R992

February

R1 120

March

R932

April

R755

May

R567

June

R550

July

R661

August

R555

September

R608

October

R536

November

R726

December

R1 293

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?

Avis has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 1.

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 47 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2026.

Among the most popular cities in New Zealand, Auckland offers the lowest average car hire price at just R290/day. Other affordable options include Christchurch (R352/day), Queenstown (R410/day), and Wellington (R1 076/day).

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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 26 July 2026.

Avis

9,5
Wonderful
20 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,0

NextCar

1 location
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JUCY

8 locations
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National

8 locations
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NZZU

2 locations
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Rhodium

2 locations
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Maui

3 locations
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Hao Car Rentals Limited

2 locations
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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 26 July 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

    The most popular car hire company at New Zealand is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R123/day about 88% more people book with New Zealand Discount Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?

    At R434/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in Christchurch than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for R281/day in Christchurch.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 26 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R12+).

Electric

Electric

R77+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R13+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R12+

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