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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from S$ 29

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 13-12 and drop-off date of 20-12. 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 6 December 2024.

Most popular company

Ace Rental Cars

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 80

Cheapest price per day

S$ 29

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 313 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2024.

Price

S$ 41 - S$ 173

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Christchurch is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 41/day. Renting a car in Christchurch is 76% cheaper than renting one in Rotorua where the per day rate is around S$ 173. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Auckland (S$ 43/day), Queenstown (S$ 52/day), and Wellington (S$ 73/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 S$ 43/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 6 December 2024.

January

S$ 63

February

S$ 75

March

S$ 64

April

S$ 38

May

S$ 28

June

S$ 28

July

S$ 30

August

S$ 32

September

S$ 32

October

S$ 41

November

S$ 56

December

S$ 89

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 6 December 2024.

There are, in total, 805 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 88 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 29/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 29+

Compact

Compact

S$ 31+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 41+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 201+

SUV

SUV

S$ 61+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 95+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 74+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 116+

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 6 December 2024.

Small cars

S$ 33 - S$ 95

All Car Types

S$ 55 - S$ 133

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 59/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~S$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 95/day). In fact, July is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a small car saves you 30% 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 hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 80/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~S$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 124/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 121/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~S$ 51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 225/day). In fact, September is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a large car is 31% 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 hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 84/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~S$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 133/day). In fact, June is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a SUV is 0% 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 hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 137/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~S$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 247/day). In fact, September is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a van is 40% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 55/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~S$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 217/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a pickup truck saves you 34% 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 hire a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 63/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~S$ 28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 144/day). In fact, June is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury car saves you 25% 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.

Audi A1S$ 29/day
2
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A/C
Audi A1
Mazda Mazda3S$ 31/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Audi A1S$ 31/day
2
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A/C
Audi A1

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 6 December 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Thrifty

66 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

43 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 S$ 68. Data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in New Zealand, including locations near Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Audi A1S$ 29/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Mazda Mazda3S$ 31/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Audi A1S$ 31/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Drive NZ (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Avis (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

    With an average price of S$ 58/day, Yes Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand, booking 187% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At S$ 48/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Wellington. On average, Christchurch has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 76/day), which is 25% 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.

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 S$ 77 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
Honda FitS$ 39/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 45/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 45/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 S$ 102 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including pickup locations near Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 60/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 73/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 76/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series

Van rentals in New Zealand

Find people carrier rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in New Zealand cost an average of S$ 92 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
Finding the right van for rent in New Zealand can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Kia CarensS$ 48/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Carens
Kia CarensS$ 49/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Carens
Kia CarensS$ 49/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Carens

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 6 December 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 (S$ 22+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 42+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 22+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 27+

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