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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 31

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 4/6 and drop-off date of 7/6. 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 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 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 142

Cheapest price per day

AED 31
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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 20 May 2026.
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There are 106 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 874 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 31 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in New Zealand:

Economy

Economy

AED 32+

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Compact

Compact

AED 31+

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SUV

SUV

AED 138+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 134+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 158+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 201+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 97+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 100+

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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 120. Data was last updated on 20 May 2026.
Nissan TiidaAED 31/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Tiida
Found 05/19/26
Seat LeonAED 31/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Leon
Found 05/19/26
Mini HatchAED 32/day
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A/C
Mini Hatch
Found 05/19/26

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 106/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 199% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, offering prices from just AED 5.33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is EZU Car Rental, with rates starting at AED 6.36/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 AED 73. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 242 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 AED 73. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 242 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 187

February

AED 220

March

AED 154

April

AED 125

May

AED 81

June

AED 73

July

AED 84

August

AED 77

September

AED 88

October

AED 103

November

AED 129

December

AED 242

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. Passenger van cars (Toyota Previa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Class Special Sedan or similar).

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

Avis has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in New Zealand?

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 67 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 2026.

Among the most popular cities in New Zealand, Auckland offers the lowest average rental price at just AED 34/day. Other affordable options include Christchurch (AED 128/day), Queenstown (AED 128/day), and Nelson (AED 133/day).

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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 20 May 2026.

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

7.5
Good
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
20 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

NextCar

1 location
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JUCY

8 locations
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National

8 locations
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Rhodium

2 locations
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Bargain Rental Cars

20 locations
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MIC

3 locations
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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 20 May 2026.

  • 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, and with prices around AED 20/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 20/day.

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

    At AED 133/day, it is 33% 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 71/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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2026.
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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 7+).

Electric

Electric

AED 34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 9+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 7+

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