Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 103
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 4/2 and drop-off date of 11/2. 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.
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 29 January 2025.
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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 29 January 2025.
January
AED 183
February
AED 220
March
AED 179
April
AED 106
May
AED 73
June
AED 73
July
AED 84
August
AED 84
September
AED 88
October
AED 113
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 29 January 2025.
There are 92 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 809 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 103 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:
Economy
AED 94+
Compact
AED 85+
Intermediate
AED 162+
Full-size
AED 272+
SUV
AED 143+
People carrier
AED 168+
Full-size SUV
AED 233+
Pick-up truck
AED 212+
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 29 January 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 159/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 48% 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 176/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 297/day). In fact, September is about 49% 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 8% 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 256/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 505/day). In fact, June is about 47% 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 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.
To rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 199/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 440/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 191/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 40% 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 1% 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 29 January 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 190. Data was last updated on 29 January 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 29 January 2025.
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 Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around AED 122/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as AED 113/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At AED 179/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dunedin than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for AED 179/day in Dunedin.
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 211 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 January 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 29 January 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 26+).
Electric
AED 61+
Hybrid
AED 28+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 26+