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New Zealand car rentals in 2024

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 July 2024.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 121

Cheapest price per day

AED 39

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 July 2024.

January

AED 172

February

AED 205

March

AED 176

April

AED 106

May

AED 77

June

AED 77

July

AED 91

August

AED 95

September

AED 106

October

AED 113

November

AED 161

December

AED 238

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.

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 July 2024.

Small cars

AED 46 - AED 247

All Car Types

AED 85 - AED 355

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 161/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 247/day). In fact, August is about 72% 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 22% 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 rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 192/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~AED 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 306/day). In fact, September is about 61% 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.

To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 157/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 473/day). In fact, April is about 8% 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 saves you 24% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 229/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~AED 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 436/day). In fact, September is about 46% 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 12% 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 van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 227/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 654/day). In fact, July is about 49% 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 is 11% 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.

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 July 2024.

Thrifty

66 locations

Hertz

55 locations

Firefly

47 locations

Sunnycars

41 locations

EZI

29 locations

Budget

24 locations

Moto Car Rental

23 locations

Avis

22 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 24 July 2024.
  • 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 Yesaway (9.3 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 40/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as AED 39/day.

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

    At AED 142/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 78/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.

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