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Table of contents
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental length
2 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%
Top 20 cities near Hokitika
- Christchurchfrom $5.95 per day162.2 km / 100.79 miles away
- Timaru187.9 km / 116.76 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $20.96 per day242.8 km / 150.87 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $24.50 per day279.1 km / 173.42 miles away
- Pictonfrom $38.53 per day295.8 km / 183.8 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $10.30 per day313.7 km / 194.92 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $14.60 per day350.9 km / 218.04 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $48.08 per day353.5 km / 219.65 miles away
- Whanganuifrom $52.24 per day459.1 km / 285.27 miles away
- Invercargillfrom $25.12 per day462.4 km / 287.32 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom $47.02 per day466.8 km / 290.06 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $36.23 per day482.5 km / 299.81 miles away
- Napierfrom $28.98 per day611.2 km / 379.78 miles away
- Taupofrom $36.91 per day620 km / 385.25 miles away
- Rotoruafrom $35.17 per day676.2 km / 420.17 miles away
- Taurangafrom $19.52 per day714.7 km / 444.09 miles away
- Aucklandfrom $6.21 per day727.9 km / 452.3 miles away
- Whakatanefrom $44.09 per day733.9 km / 456.02 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom $41.44 per day743.7 km / 462.11 miles away
- Gisbornefrom $45.09 per day744.5 km / 462.61 miles away
Top 20 locations near Hokitika
- Christchurch Airportfrom $5.95 per day152.5 km / 94.76 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $15.83 per day162.2 km / 100.79 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $20.96 per day242.8 km / 150.87 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom $10.30 per day313.3 km / 194.68 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $16.17 per day350.9 km / 218.04 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $14.60 per day351.4 km / 218.35 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $98.54 per day353.1 km / 219.41 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom $48.08 per day362.5 km / 225.25 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom $25.12 per day462.4 km / 287.32 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $47.02 per day468.4 km / 291.05 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $36.23 per day491.7 km / 305.53 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $28.98 per day611.2 km / 379.78 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $35.17 per day682.3 km / 423.96 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $6.21 per day712.4 km / 442.66 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $19.52 per day714.2 km / 443.78 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $15.48 per day719.9 km / 447.33 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $14.56 per day721 km / 448.01 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $59.07 per day722.6 km / 449 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $15.42 per day723.3 km / 449.44 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $16.12 per day724.6 km / 450.25 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
4 rental locations
When to book in Hokitika and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hokitika?
Car rental prices in Hokitika vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month March |
Average rental costs per day in Hokitika
$108
$54
$0
$66
in January
Jan
Feb
$99
in March
Mar
$57
in April
Apr
May
$43
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hokitika is June (when prices average $43.31 per day). This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $98.63).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Hokitika?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Hokitika is March, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Hokitika by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
Feb
1.7 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Hokitika?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 5 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Hokitika
6
3
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
May
5 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
Top 4 suppliers in Hokitika in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
Most popular location
Airport Drive, Hokitika Airport, Hokitika
Budget
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$22–$178
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$29–$214
per day
Most popular location
Hokitika Airport, Airport Drive, Airport, Hokitika 7810
Firefly
1 location
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
Most popular location
Airport Dve
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