New Zealand

Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ฿276

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 18/9 and drop-off date of 28/9. 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 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 September 2025.

Most popular company

EZU Car Rental

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿583

Cheapest price per day

฿276

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 September 2025.

In New Zealand, there are 832 active hire locations from 98 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ฿276/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿276+

Compact

Compact

฿277+

SUV

SUV

฿729+

Minivan

Minivan

฿918+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,338+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿5,206+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿2,671+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿627+

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:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿276/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda Civic฿277/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Honda City฿358/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

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 ฿1,315. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿276/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda Civic฿277/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Honda City฿282/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

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 ฿1,264, which is about 2,664% 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 North Car Rental, offering prices from just ฿169.55/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is EZU Car Rental, with rates starting at ฿208.29/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 June, with an average daily rate of just ฿908. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,318 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 June, with an average daily rate of just ฿908. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,318 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,854

February

฿1,899

March

฿1,784

April

฿1,480

May

฿921

June

฿908

July

฿1,118

August

฿1,086

September

฿1,181

October

฿1,346

November

฿1,518

December

฿2,318

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 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 59.

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 246 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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 September 2025.

Apex

8.7
Very Good
42 reviews15 locations

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
51 reviews59 locations

Ace Rental Cars

8.3
Very Good
38 reviews19 locations

Budget

8.2
Very Good
38 reviews21 locations

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
21 reviews21 locations

EZI

9.0
Wonderful
17 reviews28 locations

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
24 reviews63 locations

Bargain Rental Cars

20 locations

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 September 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

    With an average price of ฿1,266/day, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 282% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At ฿477/day, it is 12% 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 ฿221/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 12 September 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 (฿9+).

Electric

Electric

฿39+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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