Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ฿404
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 7/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. 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.
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 24 April 2025.
Most popular company | Yesaway |
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Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | ฿1,718 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿404 |
New Zealand car rental prices in popular cities
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 245 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Price | ฿389 - ฿1,189 |
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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 24 April 2025.
January
฿1,640
February
฿1,807
March
฿1,171
April
฿1,004
May
฿636
June
฿636
July
฿770
August
฿770
September
฿770
October
฿1,004
November
฿1,439
December
฿2,309
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 24 April 2025.
In New Zealand, there are 815 active hire locations from 95 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ฿404/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿407+
Compact
฿404+
Full-size
฿1,707+
SUV
฿627+
Minivan
฿980+
Full-size SUV
฿1,530+
Pick-up truck
฿2,276+
Compact SUV
฿636+
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 24 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿590 - ฿1,718 | |
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All Car Types | ฿962 - ฿2,847 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,086/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~฿590/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿1,718/day). In fact, July is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a small car saves you 40% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,683/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~฿827/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,146/day). In fact, June is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a medium car saves you 7% 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.
To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿2,516/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~฿1,026/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿5,722/day). In fact, September is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a large car is 29% 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 hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,774/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~฿1,054/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿3,185/day). In fact, July is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a SUV 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿2,851/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~฿915/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿5,409/day). In fact, September is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a van is 37% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 24 April 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including those that serve Queenstown, Auckland and Hamilton. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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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 ฿884. Data was last updated on 24 April 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 Queenstown, Auckland and Hamilton. 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 24 April 2025.
Which car hire 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 car hire companies in New Zealand.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
With an average price of ฿1,872/day, Yesaway is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 115% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At ฿876/day, it is 40% cheaper on average to rent a car in Auckland than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for ฿709/day in Auckland.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.
Small car rentals in New Zealand
Find small car rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in New Zealand cost an average of ฿1,573 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
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 ฿3,571 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Queenstown, Auckland and Hamilton. 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 24 April 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 (฿12+).
Electric
฿32+
Hybrid
฿12+
Petrol/Diesel
฿12+