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Downtown, Picton, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$57.65 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$61.76 per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$58.35 per day
Full-size SUV
Kia Sorento or similar
Kia Sorento
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$104.28 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$113.16 per day
Compact
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$59.48 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$60.15 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$60.98 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:02 PM on 1/16/25. 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
$72 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$1.56 per liter or $5.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.50 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.63 per liter or $6.15 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Downtown from $38.66 per day
    64.9 km / 40.3 miles away
  2. Nelson Airport from $42.31 per day
    65.2 km / 40.5 miles away
  3. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $51.02 per day
    65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
  4. Wellington Airport from $26.07 per day
    67.2 km / 41.8 miles away
  5. Palmerston North Airport from $55.43 per day
    172.8 km / 107.4 miles away
  6. New Plymouth Airport from $65.41 per day
    253.5 km / 157.5 miles away
  7. Christchurch Airport from $22.69 per day
    272.9 km / 169.6 miles away
  8. Downtown from $37.10 per day
    274 km / 170.3 miles away
  9. Napier Airport from $33.12 per day
    316.1 km / 196.4 miles away
  10. Rotorua Airport from $53.21 per day
    404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
  11. Tauranga Airport from $52.21 per day
    443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
  12. Auckland Airport from $24.76 per day
    480.3 km / 298.4 miles away
  13. Auckland East Tamaki from $38.45 per day
    489.1 km / 303.9 miles away
  14. Auckland Onehunga from $38.17 per day
    489.8 km / 304.3 miles away
  15. Auckland Penrose from $49.71 per day
    490.5 km / 304.8 miles away
  16. Auckland Mount Wellington from $38.45 per day
    492.2 km / 305.8 miles away
  17. Auckland Henderson from $38.45 per day
    493.5 km / 306.6 miles away
  18. Downtown from $38.45 per day
    497.8 km / 309.3 miles away
  19. Auckland Glenfield from $38.40 per day
    504.7 km / 313.6 miles away
  20. Waiheke Island Port from $50.50 per day
    508.1 km / 315.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest Downtown?

The cost of renting a car Downtown 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 Downtown
$54.03
January
$71.34
February
$81.98
March
$78.54
April
$38.87
May
June
July
$58.08
August
$34.10
September
$66.37
October
$66.16
November
$191.81
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car Downtown is September — when rental costs average $34.10 per day. This is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $191.81 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles Downtown?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 23 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days Downtown
13
January
13
February
3
March
7
April
2
May
June
July
4
August
23
September
10
October
6
November
8
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car Downtown?

Based on how many users search for a car in Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
182%
January
227%
February
91%
March
91%
April
45%
May
June
July
45%
August
45%
September
91%
October
136%
November
45%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Europcar, Keddy
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $58 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Europcar Kia Sorento 5 4 SUVs
Europcar Suzuki Vitara 4 2 SUVs
Europcar Kia Sorento 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Kia Sportage 4 2 SUVs
Europcar Ford Ranger 4 4 SUVs
Europcar Ford Puma 5 2 Large cars
Keddy Suzuki Vitara 4 2 SUVs
Europcar Jeep Compass 5 3 SUVs
Keddy Ford Everest 5 4 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.3 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$71.97
Lowest daily price
$57.65
Total cars available
22

Top 5 suppliers Downtown in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0800737070
Auckland Street
Working hours
Mon:
16:30 - 19:30
Tue:
16:30 - 19:30
Wed:
16:30 - 19:30
Thu:
16:30 - 19:30
Fri:
16:30 - 19:30
Sat:
16:30 - 19:30
Sun:
16:30 - 19:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+64035738800
1 Auckland Street, Picton 7281, New Zealand
$58 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
0800243789
Auckland Street
$58 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
16:30 - 19:30
Tue:
16:30 - 19:30
Wed:
16:30 - 19:30
Thu:
16:30 - 19:30
Fri:
16:30 - 19:30
Sat:
16:30 - 19:30
Sun:
16:30 - 19:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
64035738800
Interisland Ferry Terminal, Office 8 , Picton,,7220, New Zealand
$58 - $113
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
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
+64035738800
INTERISLAND FERRY TERMINAL
$62 - $124
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00

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