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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 120,615

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 10/5 and drop-off date of 17/5. 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
11 May — 18 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
Sat 11/5
Noon
Sat 18/5
Noon

New Zealand car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 May 2024.

Most popular company

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

Rp 902,103

Cheapest price per day

Rp 120,615

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in New Zealand?

Discover the price range for renting 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 4 May 2024.

Price

Rp 375,621 - Rp 1,154,253

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Christchurch is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 375,621/day. Renting a car in Christchurch is 67% cheaper than renting one in Queenstown where the per day rate is around Rp 1,154,253. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Auckland (Rp 411,821/day), Wellington (Rp 463,239/day), and Queenstown (Rp 1,154,253/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Christchurch should expect to spend around Rp 375,621/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Christchurch.

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 4 May 2024.

January

Rp 752,843

February

Rp 897,004

March

Rp 768,861

April

Rp 480,538

May

Rp 400,448

June

Rp 416,466

July

Rp 512,574

August

Rp 448,502

September

Rp 464,520

October

Rp 512,574

November

Rp 720,807

December

Rp 1,041,166

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 rent in New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 4 May 2024.

There are, in total, 731 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 79 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 120,615/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 106,840+

Compact

Compact

Rp 120,615+

SUV

SUV

Rp 279,033+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 492,391+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 553,260+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 315,073+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 199,744+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 218,004+

Compare available car types for rental in New Zealand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 4 May 2024.

Small cars

Rp 221,648 - Rp 3,663,943

All Car Types

Rp 902,440 - Rp 3,446,195

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 924,926/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~Rp 221,648/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,663,943/day). In fact, July is about 77% 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, hiring a small car saves you 43% 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 Rp 1,380,252/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~Rp 629,905/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 4,135,591/day). In fact, August is about 55% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 14% 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.

To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,902,700/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~Rp 1,370,687/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 4,001,882/day). In fact, July is about 28% 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, hiring a large car is 17% 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 Rp 1,657,701/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~Rp 844,219/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 4,135,591/day). In fact, June is about 50% 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, hiring a SUV is 4% 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 Rp 1,829,062/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~Rp 971,848/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,072,614/day). In fact, September 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, hiring a van 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 120,615/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 125,581/day
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Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in New Zealand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 4 May 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New Zealand with an average daily rate of Rp 327,475. Data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in New Zealand, including options within a close proximity to Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai i20Rp 120,615/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 125,581/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 182,124/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 May 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

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

    When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Snap Rentals, and with prices around Rp 440,974/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Snap Rentals is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 365,049/day.

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

    When visiting New Zealand, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Auckland where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 411,821/day (44% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Auckland for just Rp 411,821/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.

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Van rentals in New Zealand

Find van rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in New Zealand cost an average of Rp 853,115 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota InnovaRp 307,544/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 348,390/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 450,424/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 4 May 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 8+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 8+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 10+

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