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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$61.29
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.77
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$71.92
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$100.84
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.51
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.54
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.42
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.41
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:45 on 08/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Dunedin (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Dunedin (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Dunedin (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$77 per day
Average car rental length
1 day
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.56 per liter or $5.91 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.38 per liter or $5.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Dunedin (Downtown)
- Dunedin Airportfrom $65.93 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom $16.65 per day165.2 km / 102.65 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom $71.28 per day176.5 km / 109.67 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $64.17 per day311.2 km / 193.37 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $16.51 per day311.3 km / 193.43 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $52.81 per day554.5 km / 344.55 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $20.92 per day613.9 km / 381.46 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $74.13 per day615.4 km / 382.39 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $24.23 per day618.9 km / 384.57 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $49.85 per day744.8 km / 462.8 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $43.28 per day821.1 km / 510.21 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $77.43 per day883.1 km / 548.73 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $68.50 per day988.4 km / 614.16 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $41.12 per day1,027.4 km / 638.4 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.11 per day1,048.6 km / 651.57 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $130.20 per day1,057.7 km / 657.22 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $132.69 per day1,058.5 km / 657.72 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $132.92 per day1,058.9 km / 657.97 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.37 per day1,059 km / 658.03 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $134.09 per day1,060.9 km / 659.21 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Best Car Rentals
300 Andersons Bay Road Dunedin
B
Thrifty
874 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
C
Hertz
874 Princes Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016
D
Firefly
874 Princes St
When to book in Dunedin (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Dunedin (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Dunedin (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal $78 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Dunedin (Downtown)
$134
$67
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$110
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$121
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Dunedin (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $109.79 per day. This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 10% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $121.47 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Dunedin (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in Dunedin (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Dunedin (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1.8 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Dunedin (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 3 days, while in July, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Dunedin (Downtown)
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $61 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
Prices are lowest during July, starting at $110 for an Economy car and highest in November, when economy cars start at $121. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Dunedin (Downtown) is November, while the least popular month is July.
Dunedin (Downtown) hosts: Best Car Rentals, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Dunedin Airport (DUD) is typically 7.57% more expensive than in Dunedin (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Best Car Rentals (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$77
Lowest daily price
$61
Total cars available
20
Top 4 suppliers in Dunedin (Downtown) in 2026
Best Car Rentals
8.9
Very Good
Value for money
9.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.6
300 Andersons Bay Road Dunedin
+640800801166
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:59
Tue
09:00-15:59
Wed
09:00-15:59
Thu
09:00-15:59
Fri
09:00-15:59
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
$61–$111
per day
874 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:30
Tue
09:00-16:30
Wed
09:00-16:30
Thu
09:00-16:30
Fri
09:00-16:30
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$77–$152
per day
874 Princes Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016
+6434777385
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:30
Tue
09:00-16:30
Wed
09:00-16:30
Thu
09:00-16:30
Fri
09:00-16:30
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
874 Princes St
034777385
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:30
Tue
09:00-16:30
Wed
09:00-16:30
Thu
09:00-16:30
Fri
09:00-16:30
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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