New Zealand

Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from $20

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 1/10 and drop-off date of 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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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 December 18, 2024.

Most popular company

Yes Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$20

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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Price

$16 - $55

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Christchurch is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $16/day. Renting a car in Christchurch is 71% cheaper than renting one in Palmerston North where the per day rate is around $55. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Wellington ($17/day), Gisborne ($29/day), and Auckland ($30/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Queenstown should expect to spend around $41/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Queenstown.

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 December 18, 2024.

January

$53

February

$56

March

$48

April

$34

May

$27

June

$29

July

$40

August

$37

September

$30

October

$32

November

$37

December

$70

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 December 18, 2024.

Small cars

$29 - $63

All Car Types

$43 - $102

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $40/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$63/day). In fact, September is about 28% 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 36% 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 $58/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$102/day). In fact, May is about 38% 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 7% 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 $90/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$143/day). In fact, June is about 30% 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 32% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $61/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 (~$105/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 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 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 $107/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$172/day). In fact, June is about 44% 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 43% 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 $91/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in New Zealand (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$155/day). In fact, September is about 29% 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 32% 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 $92/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$142/day). In fact, November is about 37% 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.

Chevrolet Spark$20/day
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Chevrolet Spark$20/day
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Ford Focus$22/day
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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 December 18, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Zealand, including locations around Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington.

Thrifty

65 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 $42. Data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the New Zealand region, including options close to Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Chevrolet Spark$20/day
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Chevrolet Spark$20/day
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Ford Focus$20/day
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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 December 18, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 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 Yes Rentals. With prices on COMPACT starting at $17/day about 146% more people book with Yes Rentals than other companies in the country.

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

    At $51/day, it is 34% 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 $35/day in Wellington.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.

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 $33 per day. Price data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including options close to Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
BMW 4 Series Coupé$31/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class$32/day
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BMW 4 Series Coupé$33/day
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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 December 18, 2024.

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 ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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