Car Rental at Dunedin Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
$34.64 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
$42.66 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
$60.28 per day
Economy Crossover
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
$127.67 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
$146.05 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$44.52 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
$45.82 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
$49.14 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:55 AM on 7/3/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
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
$1.70 per liter or $6.43 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.72 per liter or $6.52 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Known as one of the southernmost cities in the world, Dunedin is also among New Zealand’s most interesting urban destinations with plenty of history and culture going on. That being said, its main draw is the access it provides to the South Island’s majestic nature. These are five of the main attractions in and around it:
- Baldwin Street. One of Dunedin’s main attractions is actually a street! Located in the North East Valley area, Baldwin has been called the world’s steepest street. The Guinness Records agreed, making the status official in 1987. The street is open for car traffic, but those looking for a real challenge will try to walk (or climb) the 350 m (1,150 feet) to its top.
- Gasworks Museum. One of the most interesting in Dunedin, this museum is dedicated to the area’s industrial past. The old coal gasworks closed in the 1980s, and the complex was repurposed into a museum. Much of the old technology is on display here, including a number of stationary steam engines.
- Dunedin Railway Station. The station has not served any passenger trains for over 20 years, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the finest examples of Edwardian architecture in all of New Zealand. Very centrally located in the Anzac Square, it has often been called the second-most photographed building in Oceania after the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Located just 30 minutes northeast of the city in the Blueskin Bay area, Orokonui is dedicated to the conservation of reptiles and birds native to this part of the South Island. The sanctuary is also home to the tallest tree in New Zealand. After visiting it, you can travel further to Warrington Beach, a popular surfing spot.
- Tunnel Beach. Tunnel Beach Walk provides spectacular coastal views, including a natural archway bridge. Check out the historic 1870s tunnel to a small but beautiful beach surrounded by towering cliffs. The walk takes about two hours, and the beach is located around a ten-minute drive away from the center of Dunedin. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches on the South Island of New Zealand.
Top international routes
- Christchurch
- Auckland
- Wellington
Main airlines
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia
Terminals
The airport is made up of a single terminal with five gates. Anywhere in the airport can be quickly and easily accessed on foot.
Location
Dunedin Airport is about 29 km (18 miles) southwest of the city center. The trip between the two takes about 30 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $67 per day
- Medium cars - from $35 per day
- Vans - from $146 per day
- SUVs - from $43 per day
Services and facilities
Very small for an international airport, the terminal is easy to get around. There are a couple of shops and cafeterias, a duty-free zone, a paid lounge, and a couple of hotels nearby. The airport is closed for the night from the last flight until 6:00 a.m.
Nearest gas station
A Z gas station on Airport Road is part of the airport complex and can be reached in a couple of minutes. There are many other gas stations on the way to and in the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Queenstown (260 km / 162 miles)
- Invercargill (182 km / 113 miles)
- Christchurch (389 km / 242 miles)
- Nelson (798 km / 496 miles)
Fact checked by
Marta Kulesza
This article was reviewed and updated by Marta, who spent the last 17 years living as a digital nomad and traveling the World before settling in a small alpine village in Austria. When it comes down to designing road trips for hiking enthusiasts around the Southern Alps of New Zealand, the Canadian Rockies, the Italian Dolomites, or Norway, she considers herself an expert. When she's not sitting at her computer and editing photos from her last trip, you can find her skiing or hiking with her dog in the mountains.
Airport info
Dunedin Airport (DUD)
- IATA: DUD
- ICAO: NZDN
- Name: Dunedin Airport (DUD)
- Distance from city: 12.4 miles / 20 km
Top 20 locations near Dunedin Airport
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Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Dunedin Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Dunedin Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Dunedin Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Dunedin Airport is June — when rental costs average $35.52 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $77.82 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Dunedin Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 9 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Dunedin Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Dunedin Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Dunedin Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Dunedin Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Go Rentals, Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Europcar, yesaway |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $35 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Go Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Go Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Go Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| yesaway | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 (2016-2018) | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
RH
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
4/4/24
MILFORD SOUND-GREAT! 
GW
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
3/29/24
Beautiful landscapes everywhere. Northland, Rotorua. Beautiful beaches at Tutukaka. Easy, fun place for a road trip.
SA
New Zealand
Mitsubishi Outlander
2/20/24
Good experience to be in dunedin first time
CB
New Zealand
Toyota Yaris
1/24/24
We visited amazing tourist hot spots in Oamaru and Dunedin. It was just me (Mum) and 2 school aged boys and we had a wonderful adventure. Highlights of the trip were going to Steampunk museum, penguin colony at night, fur seal colony lighthouse walk, Larnach Castle and Dunedin beaches.
TM
Australia
Toyota Yaris
1/17/24
We travelled to the Otago Peninsula, which was absolutely stunning.
MD
Malaysia
Toyota Corolla
12/23/23
Silly feedback that just is clueless
CE
New Zealand
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
9/12/23
Restaurants, nature ,People
IJ
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla Sedan
1/26/23
Good tiki tour of what Otago and Southland has to offer.
AG
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
10/19/22
Just a little unsure around the shuttle service, had to enquire about the numbers of passages travel in to pickup the car. Would have been helpful if we were asked the number at the beginning. Other wise all good
PP
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
2/4/22
Very supportive staff. Very friendly. Thank you
HT
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
5/26/21
We travelled from Dunedin (Larnach Castle & Baldwin St) Wanaka (Blue pools trail, Mountain Biking, Puzzling World, Walks on the beach) and Queenstown (Gondola & Luge, beautiful and breathtaking scenery.
GR
New Zealand
Toyota Yaris
1/27/21
Dunedin has limited things to do. Queenstown has a lot to do
RG
New Zealand
Toyota RAV4
8/9/20
You need a rental car to see the sites
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
yesaway
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
13
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$68.84
Lowest daily price
$34.64
Total cars available
49
Top 15 suppliers at Dunedin Airport in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Dunedin Airport, Dunedin
$43
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
07:30 - 17:00
Sun:
07:30 - 21:00
Thrifty
+64800737070
Terminal Building Airport Road, Dunedin Airport, Dunedin 9035, New Zealand
$119 - $175
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:00
Ace Rental Cars
0800502277 / +6433603270
Hertz Rent A Car Counter, Dunedin Airport (In Terminal)
$45 - $146
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:30
Europcar
+64034862358
25 Miller Road, Momona 9073, New Zealand
$165 - $176
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
Hertz
+64034777385
Dunedin International Airport, 25 Miller Road, Momona 9073
$120 - $163
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:00
Alamo
+6498703330
Terminal Building, Dunedin Airport, Dunedin 9073
$122 - $129
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
0640800243789
25 Miller Road, Momona 9073
$48 - $175
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:00
+6435500771 / +6499741598
25 Miller Rd, Momona, Dunedin 9073
$51 - $52
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
SIXT
+6432607320
Miller Road, 25, Dunedin 9073
$60 - $104
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Budget
6434862660
Terminal Building
$35 - $67
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:00
National
98703330
Terminal Building Dunedin, Airport
$35 - $67
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Firefly
034777385
Miller Road, Momona
$35 - $67
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 21:00
Routes Car Rental
+64034862358
Dunedin Airport, 25 Miller Road, Momona 9073
$174
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
Keddy
+64034862358
TERMINAL BUILDING
$77
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
+640800800338 / +640211988333 / +64034778036
53 Stuart Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016Law Courts Hotel)
$77
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
07:00 - 17:30
Sun:
07:00 - 17:30
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