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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 September 2025.
Most popular company | Mode |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R415 |
Cheapest price per day | R208 |
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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R799/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 476% 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 R84,40/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yes Rentals, with rates starting at R184,61/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 R621 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 135
February
R1 102
March
R966
April
R997
May
R621
June
R712
July
R707
August
R695
September
R664
October
R750
November
R894
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.
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 246 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 September 2025.
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 September 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Ace Rental Cars
38 reviews•19 locations
Budget
38 reviews•21 locations
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
EZI
17 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 September 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 COMPACT starting at R84/day about 184% 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 R251/day, it is 38% cheaper on average to rent a car in Auckland than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for R84/day in Auckland.
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.