Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from $11
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 5/9 and drop-off date of 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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 April 22, 2025.
Most popular company | DISCOUNT.QUEBEC |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $35 |
Cheapest price per day | $11 |
What are the car rental 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 199 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 22, 2025.
Price | $14 - $52 |
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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 April 22, 2025.
January
$49
February
$54
March
$35
April
$30
May
$19
June
$19
July
$23
August
$23
September
$23
October
$30
November
$43
December
$69
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 April 22, 2025.
Small cars | $22 - $66 | |
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All Car Types | $36 - $96 |
To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $37/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$66/day). In fact, May is about 43% 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 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. Here are the best New Zealand small car rental 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 $55/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~$30/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$104/day). In fact, May is about 47% 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 2% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $84/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$121/day). In fact, May is about 24% 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 is 33% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $59/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$100/day). In fact, May is about 39% 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 5% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $90/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$149/day). In fact, May is about 26% 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 37% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $77/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in New Zealand (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$107/day). In fact, July is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a pickup truck is 26% 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $83/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$148/day). In fact, May is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a luxury car is 33% 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 April 22, 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Zealand, including locations around Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch.
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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 $27. Data was last updated on April 22, 2025.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the New Zealand region, including options close to Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
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 April 22, 2025.
Which car rental 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 Rental Cars 247 (9.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in New Zealand.
What is the most popular car rental provider in New Zealand?
The most popular rental car company in New Zealand is Budget. With prices on COMPACT starting at $6/day about 112% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At $44/day, it is 18% 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 $23/day in Auckland.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.
Van rentals in New Zealand
Find van rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in New Zealand cost an average of $28 per day. Price data was last updated on April 22, 2025.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the New Zealand region, including pickup options close to Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand
Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).
Electric
$27+
Gas/Diesel
$11+
Hybrid
$12+