Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ฿440
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 8/12 and drop-off date of 18/12. 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 2026
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 9 October 2026.
Most popular company | EZU Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | ฿1,398 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿440 |
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 9 October 2026.
In New Zealand, there are 914 active hire locations from 115 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ฿440/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿440+
Compact
฿483+
Intermediate
฿3,121+
Minivan
฿3,996+
Full-size SUV
฿2,096+
Compact SUV
฿731+
Supplier choice
฿832+
Intermediate SUV
฿1,186+
Best car rental deals found in New Zealand
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 ฿2,922. Data was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for New Zealand car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Zealand, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in New Zealand?
To get the best deal on car hire in New Zealand, book about 36 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,278, which is about 3,179% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, offering prices from just ฿9.52/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Rental Cars 247, with rates starting at ฿10.12/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand?
At New Zealand, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just ฿807. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,243 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New Zealand, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ฿807. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,243 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,772
February
฿2,119
March
฿1,491
April
฿1,200
May
฿807
June
฿830
July
฿1,077
August
฿998
September
฿1,032
October
฿987
November
฿1,177
December
฿2,243
What car do most people hire in New Zealand?
Compact cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. SUV cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Class Special Sedan or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Avis has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 1.
What are the car rental 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 47 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Among the most popular cities in New Zealand, Christchurch offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿563/day. Other affordable options include Nelson (฿619/day), Auckland (฿631/day), and Queenstown (฿1,111/day).
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 9 October 2026.
Avis
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Avis Locations in New Zealand
NextCar
NextCar Locations in New Zealand
JUCY
JUCY Locations in New Zealand
National
National Locations in New Zealand
NZZU
NZZU Locations in New Zealand
Rhodium
Rhodium Locations in New Zealand
Maui
Maui Locations in New Zealand
Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited Locations in New Zealand
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 9 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
With an average price of ฿430/day, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 304% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At ฿1,057/day, it is 31% cheaper on average to rent a car in Christchurch than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for ฿669/day in Christchurch.
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 9 October 2026.
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 (฿83+).
Electric
฿126+
Hybrid
฿87+
Petrol/Diesel
฿83+