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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from S$ 8
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 31-8 and drop-off date of 7-9. 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 16 August 2025.
Most popular company | EZU Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | S$ 55 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 8 |
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 16 August 2025.
There are, in total, 820 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 98 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 8/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:
Economy
S$ 8+
Compact
S$ 9+
SUV
S$ 26+
People carrier
S$ 35+
Full-size SUV
S$ 58+
Supplier choice
S$ 8+
Compact SUV
S$ 23+
Intermediate SUV
S$ 33+
Compare car rental deals in New Zealand by type
Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Honda FitS$ 8/day
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Honda FitS$ 8/day
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Hyundai ElantraS$ 9/day
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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 S$ 32. Data was last updated on 16 August 2025.
Honda FitS$ 8/day
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Hyundai ElantraS$ 9/day
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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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in New Zealand, book about 22 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 45, which is about 7% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is EZU Car Rental, offering prices from just S$ 10.52/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yes Rentals, with rates starting at S$ 11.88/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand?
Planning to hire a car in New Zealand? June is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 37 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 82. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
S$ 66
February
S$ 69
March
S$ 60
April
S$ 50
May
S$ 39
June
S$ 37
July
S$ 41
August
S$ 43
September
S$ 53
October
S$ 51
November
S$ 58
December
S$ 82
What car do most people rent in New Zealand?
The most popular types of cars to hire in New Zealand are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar), and Intermediate cars (Subaru Forester or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Thrifty has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
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 238 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 August 2025.
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 16 August 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.4
Ace Rental Cars
37 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.2
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.9
Budget
37 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.0
Europcar
37 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.3
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
8.9
EZI
17 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
9.2
Thrifty
24 reviews•63 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.1
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 16 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
With an average price of S$ 30/day, EZU Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 175% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At S$ 35/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch. On average, Auckland has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 58/day), which is 8% below average price for cities in New Zealand.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
Cars in New Zealand are to be driven 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 16 August 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 (S$ 5+).
Electric
S$ 27+
Hybrid
S$ 6+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 5+