New Zealand

Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from AED 56

Auckland, New Zealand
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
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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 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

Apex

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 227

Cheapest price per day

AED 56

What are the car hire 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 287 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Price

AED 55 - AED 255

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Wellington is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 55/day. Renting a car in Wellington is 78% cheaper than renting one in Queenstown where the per day rate is around AED 255. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Auckland (AED 128/day), Christchurch (AED 174/day), and Queenstown (AED 255/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Auckland should expect to spend around AED 128/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Auckland.

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 28 March 2024.

January

AED 172

February

AED 205

March

AED 183

April

AED 139

May

AED 99

June

AED 99

July

AED 121

August

AED 106

September

AED 106

October

AED 117

November

AED 165

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 28 March 2024.

There are 79 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 727 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 56 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in New Zealand:

Economy

Economy

AED 58+

Compact

Compact

AED 56+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 494+

SUV

SUV

AED 117+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 170+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 289+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 412+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 60+

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 28 March 2024.

Small cars

AED 42 - AED 269

All Car Types

AED 85 - AED 362

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 168/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 269/day). In fact, August is about 76% 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 204/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 February (~AED 359/day). In fact, September is about 63% 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 196/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 476/day). In fact, July is about 49% 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 10% 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 256/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 December (~AED 528/day). In fact, September is about 51% 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 16% 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 260/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~AED 210/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 654/day). In fact, May is about 20% 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 17% 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.

Ford FocusAED 56/day
4
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A/C
Ford Focus
Toyota YarisAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 28 March 2024.

Thrifty

59 locations

Hertz

48 locations

Firefly

46 locations

Sunnycars

36 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 163. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Ford FocusAED 56/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Toyota YarisAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan KicksAED 108/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks

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 28 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (9.5 rating), Yesaway (9.4 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (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 Apex, and with prices around AED 220/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Apex is SUV, which starts as low as AED 146/day.

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

    At AED 131/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in Wellington than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for AED 126/day in Wellington.

  • 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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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 174 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 133/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 215/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 246 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Lexus ESAED 136/day
5
4
M
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 183/day
5
4
M
Lexus ES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 203/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

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 28 March 2024.

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 18+).

Electric

Electric

AED 27+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 18+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 22+

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