Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from C$ 24
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 4/4 and drop-off date of 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 20 February 2025.
Most popular company | Autounion Car Rental |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | C$ 51 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 24 |
What are the car hire rental 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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Price | C$ 4 - C$ 83 |
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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 February 2025.
January
C$ 71
February
C$ 79
March
C$ 69
April
C$ 41
May
C$ 28
June
C$ 28
July
C$ 32
August
C$ 34
September
C$ 34
October
C$ 44
November
C$ 59
December
C$ 98
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 February 2025.
In New Zealand, there are 808 active rental locations from 92 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from C$ 24/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:
Economy
C$ 24+
Compact
C$ 27+
Intermediate
C$ 26+
SUV
C$ 45+
Minivan
C$ 52+
Full-size SUV
C$ 70+
Pick-up truck
C$ 69+
Premium SUV
C$ 72+
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 February 2025.
Small cars | C$ 27 - C$ 81 | |
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All Car Types | C$ 43 - C$ 120 |
To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 48/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~C$ 27/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 81/day). In fact, August is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a small car saves you 28% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 66/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~C$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 126/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 106/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~C$ 70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 158/day). In fact, September is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a large car is 36% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 72/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~C$ 49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 127/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a SUV is 7% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 99/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~C$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 175/day). In fact, September is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a van is 32% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a pick-up truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in New Zealand (~C$ 58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 124/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a pick-up truck is 2% 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 pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 89/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~C$ 45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 204/day). In fact, July is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a luxury car is 25% 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.
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 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Zealand, including pickup locations serving Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.
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 C$ 48. Data was last updated on 20 February 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 Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
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 February 2025.
Which car rental 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 rental car companies in New Zealand.
What is the most popular car rental provider in New Zealand?
When renting a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around C$ 88/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is COMPACT, which starts as low as C$ 4/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 Wellington where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 35/day (30% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Queenstown for just C$ 34/day.
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.
Luxury car rentals in New Zealand
Find luxury car rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in New Zealand cost an average of C$ 59 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including pickup locations near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.
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 C$ 59 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand
Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 20 February 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 17+).
Electric
C$ 30+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 17+
Hybrid
C$ 17+