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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 48
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 19/11 and drop-off date of 26/11. 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 24 August 2025.
Most popular company | Yes Rentals |
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Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | AED 35 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 48 |
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 August 2025.
There are 98 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 822 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 48 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:
Economy
AED 48+
Compact
AED 48+
SUV
AED 186+
People carrier
AED 115+
Full-size SUV
AED 344+
Supplier choice
AED 139+
Compact SUV
AED 160+
Intermediate SUV
AED 170+
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 CorollaAED 48/day
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Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 48/day
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Nissan SunnyAED 87/day
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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 AED 159. Data was last updated on 24 August 2025.
Toyota CorollaAED 48/day
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Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 48/day
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Nissan SunnyAED 87/day
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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?
Book your car hire in New Zealand 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 118/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 232% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autounion Car Rental, offering prices from just AED 23.36/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, with rates starting at AED 26.52/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 AED 70. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 257 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 AED 70. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 257 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 184
February
AED 198
March
AED 129
April
AED 114
May
AED 70
June
AED 70
July
AED 88
August
AED 84
September
AED 88
October
AED 110
November
AED 162
December
AED 257
What car do most people hire in New Zealand?
SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Supplier choice cars (Class Special Sedan 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.
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 August 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.4
Ace Rental Cars
37 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.2
Budget
38 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.0
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.9
Europcar
37 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.3
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
8.9
EZI
17 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
9.2
Thrifty
24 reviews•63 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.1
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 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around AED 201/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is SUV, which starts as low as AED 127/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At AED 44/day, it is 0% 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 AED 24/day in Auckland.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
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 24 August 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 (AED 13+).
Electric
AED 62+
Hybrid
AED 13+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 15+