New Zealand

Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R208

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 2/6 and drop-off date of 16/6. 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.
Auckland, New Zealand
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

New Zealand car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R363

Cheapest price per day

R208

New Zealand car hire prices in popular cities

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 289 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R233 - R244

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 27 April 2024.

January

R888

February

R1 058

March

R907

April

R567

May

R491

June

R491

July

R604

August

R529

September

R548

October

R604

November

R850

December

R1 228

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 27 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 731 hire locations out of 79 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R208/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R346 - R1 281

All Car Types

R444 - R1 745

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R781/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~R346/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 281/day). In fact, August is about 56% 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, renting a small car saves you 21% 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 R1 006/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~R515/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 074/day). In fact, September is about 49% 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, renting a medium car is 3% 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 large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R1 492/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~R1 096/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R5 793/day). In fact, January is about 27% 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, renting a large car is 35% 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 R984/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~R384/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 261/day). In fact, April is about 62% 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, renting a SUV is 1% 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 van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R1 079/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~R494/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R5 747/day). In fact, September is about 55% 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, renting a van is 10% 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.

Suzuki CiazR208/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen PoloR213/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Nissan AlmeraR220/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 27 April 2024.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in New Zealand, including those that serve Auckland, Cambridge and Queenstown. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Thrifty

60 locations

Hertz

48 locations

Firefly

47 locations

Sunnycars

36 locations

EZI

29 locations

Budget

24 locations

Moto Car Rental

23 locations

Avis

22 locations

Best New Zealand car hire deals found

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 R703. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the New Zealand region, including options close to Auckland, Cambridge and Queenstown. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Suzuki CiazR208/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen PoloR213/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Nissan AlmeraR220/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZI (9,6 rating), Rental Cars 247 (9,5 rating) and Yesaway (9,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

  • 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 R222/day about 122% 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 R233/day, it is 36% 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 R200/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.

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Small car hires in New Zealand

Find small car hire deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in New Zealand cost an average of R997 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Chevrolet SparkR584/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR612/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR614/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in New Zealand

Find people carrier hire deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in New Zealand cost an average of R1 010 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in New Zealand, including pickup near Auckland, Cambridge and Queenstown. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Suzuki ErtigaR398/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR497/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR500/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R12+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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