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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 54

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 15/10 and drop-off date of 18/10. 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 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 7 October 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Rental Cars

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 247

Cheapest price per day

AED 54

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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2024.

Price

AED 58 - AED 157

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 7 October 2024.

January

AED 172

February

AED 205

March

AED 176

April

AED 106

May

AED 77

June

AED 77

July

AED 88

August

AED 84

September

AED 91

October

AED 113

November

AED 157

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.

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 7 October 2024.

There are 88 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 802 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 54 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in New Zealand:

Economy

Economy

AED 54+

Compact

Compact

AED 57+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 300+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 559+

SUV

SUV

AED 138+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 162+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 242+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 164+

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 7 October 2024.

Small cars

AED 84 - AED 289

All Car Types

AED 92 - AED 355

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 158/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 289/day). In fact, September is about 48% 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 21% 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 169/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~AED 86/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 295/day). In fact, September is about 50% 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 15% 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 174/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 137/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 473/day). In fact, June is about 22% 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 13% 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 216/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~AED 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 437/day). In fact, June is about 59% 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 8% 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 232/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 689/day). In fact, July is about 50% 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 14% 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.

Suzuki SwiftAED 54/day
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Suzuki Swift
Toyota CorollaAED 57/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 59/day
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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 7 October 2024.

Thrifty

66 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

42 locations

EZI

29 locations

Budget

24 locations

Moto Car Rental

23 locations

Avis

22 locations

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 126. Data was last updated on 7 October 2024.
Suzuki SwiftAED 54/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota CorollaAED 57/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioAED 59/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 7 October 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), Yesaway (9.5 rating) and Avis (9.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

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

    At AED 157/day, it is 10% 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 86/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 593 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 October 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 84/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 108/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 243/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 384 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 October 2024.
Audi A8AED 236/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Audi A8AED 268/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
BMW X5AED 402/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 7 October 2024.

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 13+).

Electric

Electric

AED 64+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 14+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 13+

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