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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 176

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 12/2 and drop-off date of 14/2. 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 20 December 2024.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 228

Cheapest price per day

AED 176

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 20 December 2024.

January

AED 172

February

AED 209

March

AED 176

April

AED 106

May

AED 73

June

AED 77

July

AED 84

August

AED 84

September

AED 88

October

AED 113

November

AED 154

December

AED 249

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 20 December 2024.

There are 88 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 804 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 176 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in New Zealand:

Economy

Economy

AED 176+

Compact

Compact

AED 177+

SUV

SUV

AED 273+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 1,024+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 361+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 953+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 242+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 242+

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 20 December 2024.

Small cars

AED 84 - AED 326

All Car Types

AED 92 - AED 333

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 165/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 326/day). In fact, September is about 50% 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 17% 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 180/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 340/day). In fact, September is about 50% 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 10% 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 rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 242/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 137/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 714/day). In fact, June is about 44% 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 19% 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 203/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 492/day). In fact, June is about 57% 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 2% 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 206/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 March (~AED 523/day). In fact, July 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 4% 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.

Renault ClioAED 176/day
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Renault Clio
Toyota CorollaAED 177/day
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Toyota Corolla
Ford FiestaAED 182/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 20 December 2024.

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 AED 249. Data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Renault ClioAED 176/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Toyota CorollaAED 177/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Ford FiestaAED 182/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 20 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?

    When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Rental Cars 247, and with prices around AED 90/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Rental Cars 247 is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 89/day.

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

    At AED 228/day, it is 0% 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 215/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.

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