New Zealand

Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ฿713

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. 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 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 7 March 2026.

Most popular company

Ace Rental Cars

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿3,606

Cheapest price per day

฿713

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 7 March 2026.

In New Zealand, there are 854 active hire locations from 105 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ฿713/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿713+

Compact

Compact

฿741+

SUV

SUV

฿1,226+

Minivan

Minivan

฿2,568+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,335+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿1,114+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

฿1,153+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,632+

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 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:

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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 ฿1,826. Data was last updated on 7 March 2026.
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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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,105, which is about 2,563% 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 Avis, offering prices from just ฿93.52/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is EZU Car Rental, with rates starting at ฿554.44/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 ฿843. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,195 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 ฿843. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,195 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,781

February

฿1,956

March

฿1,654

April

฿1,392

May

฿843

June

฿843

July

฿1,082

August

฿954

September

฿978

October

฿970

November

฿1,193

December

฿2,195

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Economy cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?

Thrifty has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 60.

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 7 March 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

8.4
Very Good
39 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Apex

8.4
Very Good
42 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Budget

8.2
Very Good
41 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.9
Good
57 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Europcar

7.2
Good
40 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
22 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

EZI

9.0
Wonderful
20 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.8

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
26 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

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 7 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

    With an average price of ฿3,610/day, Ace Rental Cars is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 141% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?

    At ฿3,606/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 ฿2,238/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 7 March 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 (฿24+).

Electric

Electric

฿52+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿39+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿24+

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