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Dunedin (Downtown), Dunedin, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Suzuki Swift
$62.91
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Toyota Corolla
$74.41
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Kia Sportage
$73.43
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
Hyundai Santa Fe
$102.38
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$78 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
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Dunedin (Downtown)

  1. Dunedin Airportfrom $52.05 per day
    21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
  2. Queenstown Airportfrom $14.80 per day
    165.2 km / 102.65 miles away
  3. Invercargill Airportfrom $37.83 per day
    176.5 km / 109.67 miles away
  4. Christchurch (Downtown)from $48.53 per day
    311.2 km / 193.37 miles away
  5. Christchurch Airportfrom $7.38 per day
    311.3 km / 193.43 miles away
  6. Nelson Airportfrom $48.11 per day
    554.5 km / 344.55 miles away
  7. Wellington Airportfrom $17.98 per day
    613.9 km / 381.46 miles away
  8. Wellington (Downtown)from $89.41 per day
    615.4 km / 382.39 miles away
  9. New Plymouth Airportfrom $45.18 per day
    821.1 km / 510.21 miles away
  10. Napier Airportfrom $87.88 per day
    883.1 km / 548.73 miles away
  11. Rotorua Airportfrom $69.52 per day
    988.4 km / 614.16 miles away
  12. Tauranga Airportfrom $30.89 per day
    1,027.4 km / 638.4 miles away
  13. Auckland Airportfrom $8.34 per day
    1,048.6 km / 651.57 miles away
  14. Auckland Onehungafrom $26.31 per day
    1,057.7 km / 657.22 miles away
  15. Auckland Hendersonfrom $26.97 per day
    1,058.5 km / 657.72 miles away
  16. Auckland East Tamakifrom $27.19 per day
    1,058.9 km / 657.97 miles away
  17. Auckland Penrosefrom $61.46 per day
    1,059 km / 658.03 miles away
  18. Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $28.37 per day
    1,060.9 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

$122

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Dunedin (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $109.96 per day. This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 10% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $121.67 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 suppliersHertz
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars
🤑 Lowest price$63 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

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 $122. 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.

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
$78
Lowest daily price
$63
Total cars available
20

Top 4 suppliers in Dunedin (Downtown) in 2026

Best Car Rentals
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
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
9.3
$63–$113
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
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$73–$154
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
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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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Highly recommended by our customers

Booking process easy
Booking process easy
julie,
Nov 2, 2026
Very good
Very good and fast booking experience.
DJ,
Nov 2, 2026
Good choice for good value car rental
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Claire,
Nov 2, 2026
great price
great price - easy
Danielle King,
Nov 2, 2026
It was smooth
It was smooth
Jan Makelve,
Nov 2, 2026
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Kyriaki Efstathiou,
Nov 2, 2026
Very easy to book
Easy booking and great value upgrade
David T,
Nov 2, 2026
Very easy and straightforward booking…
Very easy and straightforward booking process
Jan Spencer,
Nov 2, 2026
Seamless experience
Seamless experience
JH,
Nov 2, 2026
Clear information
Clear information, easy booking, good offers
Client,
Nov 2, 2026
Very good customer service and friendly…
Very good customer service and friendly staff.
Mario Ursu,
Nov 2, 2026
The on-site service at the airport…
The on-site service at the airport rental desk was excellent. The desk opened as sch...
Gregor Mocnik,
Nov 2, 2026
Good
Good experience
Valerie Packer,
Nov 2, 2026
Very comfortable
Very simple and good prices
Shalom Shay Lazimi,
Nov 2, 2026
Thank you sefen
Thank you sefen
Wasef,
Nov 2, 2026
It was easy to book.
It was easy to book.
Abdelkarim Trigui,
Nov 2, 2026
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