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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 373,117

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 26/3 and drop-off date of 3/4. 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 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 20 January 2025.

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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 20 January 2025.

January

Rp 802,226

February

Rp 965,946

March

Rp 802,226

April

Rp 474,787

May

Rp 327,439

June

Rp 343,811

July

Rp 376,555

August

Rp 376,555

September

Rp 392,927

October

Rp 507,531

November

Rp 687,622

December

Rp 1,129,666

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 20 January 2025.

There are, in total, 807 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 90 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 373,117/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 430,419+

Compact

Compact

Rp 373,117+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 752,620+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,077,112+

SUV

SUV

Rp 672,069+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 773,903+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,024,722+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 748,035+

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 20 January 2025.

Small cars

Rp 168,385 - Rp 1,557,915

All Car Types

Rp 561,454 - Rp 4,226,997

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 736,202/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~Rp 168,385/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,557,915/day). In fact, August is about 78% 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 54% 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 1,322,751/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~Rp 502,128/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 4,226,997/day). In fact, May is about 63% 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 16% 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 1,388,609/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~Rp 833,660/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,283,808/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 saves you 12% 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 SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,516,624/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~Rp 616,650/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 4,226,997/day). In fact, May is about 60% 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 4% 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 van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,492,437/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~Rp 675,998/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,209,888/day). In fact, May 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, hiring a van saves you 5% 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 373,117/day
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Hyundai i20Rp 401,441/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 408,481/day
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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 20 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Thrifty

65 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

43 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 606,254. Data was last updated on 20 January 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 Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai i20Rp 373,117/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 401,441/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 408,481/day
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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 20 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Drive NZ (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Avis (9.5 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 477,680/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yes Rentals is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as Rp 299,935/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.

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 1,570,909 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota InnovaRp 761,952/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 949,083/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 963,982/day
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Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 22+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 22+

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