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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 47

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 29/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 46

Cheapest price per day

AED 47

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 30 April 2025.

January

AED 179

February

AED 198

March

AED 128

April

AED 113

May

AED 69

June

AED 69

July

AED 84

August

AED 84

September

AED 84

October

AED 110

November

AED 157

December

AED 253

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 30 April 2025.

There are 95 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 816 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 47 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:

Economy

Economy

AED 47+

Compact

Compact

AED 51+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 80+

SUV

SUV

AED 65+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 107+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 152+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 223+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 65+

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 30 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 82 - AED 335

All Car Types

AED 92 - AED 365

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 149/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 335/day). In fact, June is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a small car saves you 23% 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 rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 181/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~AED 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 313/day). In fact, May is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a medium car saves you 6% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 298/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 689/day). In fact, May is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a large car is 36% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 197/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~AED 100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 511/day). In fact, September is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a SUV is 4% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 170/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~AED 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 456/day). In fact, July is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a van saves you 11% 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.

Nissan SunnyAED 47/day
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A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota CorollaAED 51/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 54/day
4
4
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A/C
Kia Rio

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 30 April 2025.

Apex

8.4
Very Good
42 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Ace Rental Cars

8.3
Very Good
37 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
50 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Budget

8.0
Very Good
35 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
36 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
21 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.9

EZI

9.3
Wonderful
17 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.2

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
24 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

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 AED 82. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Nissan SunnyAED 47/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota CorollaAED 51/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 54/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 30 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?

    When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around AED 48/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 45/day.

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

    At AED 46/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 45/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.

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 AED 116 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Kia PicantoAED 104/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 105/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 106/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car rentals in New Zealand

Find luxury car rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in New Zealand cost an average of AED 213 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Lexus ESAED 137/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 139/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
BMW X5AED 159/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5

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 30 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 (AED 10+).

Electric

Electric

AED 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 11+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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