Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 71
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 2/6 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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.
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 28 February 2025.
Most popular company | New Zealand Discount Car Rentals |
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Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | AED 77 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 71 |
New Zealand car rental prices in popular cities
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 28 February 2025.
Price | AED 73 - AED 179 |
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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 28 February 2025.
January
AED 183
February
AED 201
March
AED 176
April
AED 106
May
AED 73
June
AED 73
July
AED 84
August
AED 84
September
AED 88
October
AED 110
November
AED 154
December
AED 253
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 February 2025.
There are 95 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 811 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 71 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:
Economy
AED 75+
Compact
AED 71+
Intermediate
AED 113+
Full-size
AED 362+
SUV
AED 117+
People carrier
AED 160+
Full-size SUV
AED 294+
Pick-up truck
AED 239+
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 February 2025.
Small cars | AED 84 - AED 335 | |
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All Car Types | AED 92 - AED 338 |
To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 155/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 335/day). In fact, September is about 46% 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 19% 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 172/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~AED 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 294/day). In fact, September is about 48% 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 9% 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 rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 269/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 602/day). In fact, May is about 78% 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 30% 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 AED 198/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~AED 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 516/day). In fact, June is about 56% 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 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 166/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~AED 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 456/day). In fact, July is about 30% 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 saves you 13% 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.
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 February 2025.
Thrifty
Hertz
Firefly
Sunnycars
EZI
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Avis
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 129. Data was last updated on 28 February 2025.
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 February 2025.
Which car hire 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 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, and with prices around AED 143/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is SUV, which starts as low as AED 94/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At AED 77/day, it is 42% 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 AED 66/day in Auckland.
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.
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 207 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.
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 308 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.
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 28 February 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 (AED 18+).
Electric
AED 57+
Hybrid
AED 19+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 18+