Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 258,476
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 20/6 and drop-off date of 28/6. 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.
New Zealand car rentals in 2025
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 15 April 2025.
Most popular company | Ace Rental Cars |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | Rp 686,416 |
Cheapest price per day | Rp 258,476 |
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 15 April 2025.
January
Rp 822,423
February
Rp 906,344
March
Rp 587,445
April
Rp 503,524
May
Rp 318,898
June
Rp 318,898
July
Rp 386,035
August
Rp 386,035
September
Rp 386,035
October
Rp 503,524
November
Rp 721,718
December
Rp 1,158,106
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 15 April 2025.
There are, in total, 815 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 95 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 258,476/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:
Economy
Rp 258,476+
Compact
Rp 258,476+
Full-size
Rp 1,441,423+
SUV
Rp 556,059+
People carrier
Rp 1,364,048+
Full-size SUV
Rp 819,067+
Passenger van
Rp 2,367,070+
Supplier choice
Rp 380,497+
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 15 April 2025.
Small cars | Rp 305,191 - Rp 1,414,232 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 715,121 - Rp 2,187,993 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 796,355/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~Rp 305,191/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,414,232/day). In fact, May is about 62% 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 38% 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 1,001,217/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~Rp 666,254/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,387,959/day). In fact, June is about 34% 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 22% 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 1,448,549/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~Rp 709,969/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,341,305/day). In fact, February is about 51% 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 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.
To hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,195,253/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~Rp 709,969/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,815,663/day). In fact, February is about 41% 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 saves you 6% 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 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 1,434,775/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~Rp 693,017/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,290,701/day). In fact, May is about 52% 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 12% 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 luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 519,252/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~Rp 654,749/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,605,740/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury car saves you 60% 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.
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 15 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Wellington, Auckland and Taupo. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.
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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 596,945. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
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 Wellington, Auckland and Taupo. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
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 15 April 2025.
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), Avis (9.4 rating) and Rental Cars 247 (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?
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Yes Rentals, and with prices around Rp 272,575/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yes Rentals is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 194,193/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 873,783/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Auckland for just Rp 686,136/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.
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 15 April 2025.
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 15+).
Electric
Rp 38+
Hybrid
Rp 15+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 15+