Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ฿339
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 12/7 and drop-off date of 19/7. 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 12 June 2025.
Most popular company | New Zealand Discount Car Rentals |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | ฿614 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿339 |
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 12 June 2025.
In New Zealand, there are 824 active hire locations from 96 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ฿339/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿339+
Compact
฿384+
Intermediate
฿826+
SUV
฿762+
Minivan
฿1,582+
Full-size SUV
฿1,359+
Passenger van
฿3,509+
Compact SUV
฿573+
Compare car rental deals in New Zealand by type
Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 ฿1,371. Data was last updated on 12 June 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 Hamilton. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
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 22 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,356, which is about 2,785% 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 EZU Car Rental, offering prices from just ฿163.97/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yes Rentals, with rates starting at ฿229.16/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 ฿939. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,367 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 ฿939. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,367 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,904
February
฿1,949
March
฿1,819
April
฿1,532
May
฿939
June
฿1,187
July
฿1,291
August
฿1,213
September
฿1,213
October
฿1,408
November
฿1,565
December
฿2,367
What car do most people hire in New Zealand?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Thrifty has 66 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
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 12 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including those that serve Auckland, Queenstown and Hamilton. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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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 12 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
With an average price of ฿818/day, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 92% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At ฿654/day, it is 0% 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 ฿530/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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 12 June 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 (฿13+).
Electric
฿25+
Hybrid
฿13+
Petrol/Diesel
฿16+