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Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R201

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 14/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. 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 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 7 October 2024.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R275

Cheapest price per day

R201

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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2024.

Price

R282 - R443

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 7 October 2024.

January

R818

February

R974

March

R835

April

R504

May

R365

June

R365

July

R417

August

R400

September

R435

October

R539

November

R748

December

R1 131

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 7 October 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 802 hire locations out of 88 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R201/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 810+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

R1 036+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 521+

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 7 October 2024.

Small cars

R175 - R1 147

All Car Types

R385 - R1 528

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R635/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~R175/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 147/day). In fact, July is about 73% 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 25% 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 R828/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~R363/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 655/day). In fact, September is about 57% 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 saves you 2% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R1 196/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~R437/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 370/day). In fact, March is about 64% 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 30% 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 R963/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~R354/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 841/day). In fact, April is about 64% 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 13% 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. Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R1 043/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~R563/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R5 294/day). In fact, May is about 47% 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 19% 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.

Ford FiestaR201/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Ford FiestaR213/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR219/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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

Thrifty

66 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

42 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 R949. Data was last updated on 7 October 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, Queenstown and Christchurch. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Ford FiestaR201/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Ford FiestaR213/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR219/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10,0 rating), Yesaway (9,5 rating) and Avis (9,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

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

    At R275/day, it is 0% 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 R243/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.

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 R1 694 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 October 2024.
Chevrolet SparkR920/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR1 170/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR1 215/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 630 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 October 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in New Zealand, including pickup near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. 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.
Toyota AvanzaR738/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR951/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 012/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 7 October 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 (R16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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