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Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R376

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 15/12 and drop-off date of 19/12. 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 17 November 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 092

Cheapest price per day

R376
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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 17 November 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 840 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R376/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R376+

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Compact

Compact

R414+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R931+

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SUV

SUV

R738+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 096+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R739+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R590+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R663+

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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:

Hyundai i20R376/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/16/25
Hyundai AtosR414/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 11/16/25
Citroen C3 AircrossR426/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 11/16/25

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 R1 056. Data was last updated on 17 November 2025.
Hyundai i20R376/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/16/25
Hyundai AtosR414/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 11/16/25
Citroen C3 AircrossR426/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 11/16/25

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 R731/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 1 352% 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 EZU Car Rental, offering prices from just R191,49/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Mode, with rates starting at R325,97/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 R602 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 298. 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 134

February

R1 077

March

R916

April

R951

May

R602

June

R711

July

R705

August

R683

September

R651

October

R697

November

R869

December

R1 298

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

SUV cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate 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 60.

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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 17 November 2025.

Apex

8,7
Very Good
42 reviews•15 locations
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Budget

8,3
Very Good
40 reviews•21 locations
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Hertz

8,3
Very Good
51 reviews•60 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

8,3
Very Good
39 reviews•19 locations
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Avis

9,5
Wonderful
21 reviews•21 locations
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EZI

9,1
Wonderful
18 reviews•28 locations
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Thrifty

8,1
Very Good
26 reviews•63 locations
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Bargain Rental Cars

20 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 17 November 2025.

  • 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 R416/day about 204% 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 R1 092/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 R952/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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 17 November 2025.
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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 (R22+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R22+

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