Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 305,307
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 24/5 and drop-off date of 2/6. 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 25 March 2025.
Most popular company | Dollar |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | Rp 548,249 |
Cheapest price per day | Rp 305,307 |
New Zealand car rental prices in popular cities
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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Price | Rp 353,731 - Rp 526,036 |
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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 25 March 2025.
January
Rp 829,187
February
Rp 895,522
March
Rp 613,598
April
Rp 497,512
May
Rp 315,091
June
Rp 315,091
July
Rp 381,426
August
Rp 381,426
September
Rp 398,009
October
Rp 497,512
November
Rp 696,517
December
Rp 1,144,278
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 25 March 2025.
There are, in total, 813 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 305,307/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:
Economy
Rp 410,945+
Compact
Rp 305,307+
Full-size
Rp 1,280,929+
SUV
Rp 914,262+
People carrier
Rp 828,690+
Full-size SUV
Rp 1,098,839+
Passenger van
Rp 1,105,473+
Pick-up truck
Rp 1,433,665+
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 25 March 2025.
Small cars | Rp 301,547 - Rp 1,397,346 | |
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All Car Types | Rp 533,526 - Rp 2,161,867 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 789,532/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~Rp 301,547/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,397,346/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 37% 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 952,131/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~Rp 508,623/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,359,446/day). In fact, May is about 47% 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 24% 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 1,440,056/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~Rp 701,492/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,313,349/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 15% 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 1,146,214/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~Rp 624,626/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,782,043/day). In fact, May is about 46% 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 8% 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 1,417,643/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~Rp 684,742/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,251,409/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 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 luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 513,052/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~Rp 646,932/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,586,567/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 59% 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 25 March 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.
Thrifty
Hertz
Firefly
Sunnycars
EZI
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Avis
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 600,000. Data was last updated on 25 March 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 Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland. 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 25 March 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 Dollar, and with prices around Rp 720,730/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Dollar is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 720,730/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 Christchurch where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 353,731/day (32% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch for just Rp 162,023/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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 25 March 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 17+).
Electric
Rp 42+
Hybrid
Rp 19+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 17+