Car Hire in New Zealand

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Suzuki Swift


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Premio


Toyota Auris


Nissan Tiida


Toyota Ractis


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Prius


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Prius


Toyota Aqua


Nissan Note


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Aqua


Nissan March


Toyota Corolla Sedan


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla Altis


Toyota Vitz


Suzuki Swift


Mazda Demio


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Aqua


Nissan Tiida


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Yaris 2018-2020


Toyota Yaris 2015-2017


Mazda Demio


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Vitz


Mazda Demio


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Aqua


Nissan Teana


Toyota Fielder


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Corolla 2018-2020


Suzuki Swift


Subaru Outback


Toyota Aqua


Mazda Premacy


Toyota Corolla


Haval Jolion


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
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- Travel information
- Car hire prices in New Zealand
- The 7 most popular cities in New Zealand
- Top 3 Most Popular Locations in New Zealand
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in New Zealand and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in New Zealand
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 49 suppliers in New Zealand in 2026
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Travel information
The 7 most popular cities in New Zealand
Top 3 Most Popular Locations in New Zealand
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in New Zealand and for how long?
In which month is car hire in New Zealand the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in New Zealand fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price £15 | A good deal £4 | Cheapest supplier Speedy Rentals | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£39
in January
£54
in February
£33
in March
£25
in April
£16
in May
£17
in June
£24
in July
£20
in August
£18
in September
£19
in October
£25
in November
£54
in December
The best month to hire a car in New Zealand is May — when the average price for a hire is £16.39 per day. This is -13% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £54.31 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in New Zealand?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in New Zealand, January is the most popular, while June is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1.7 times in January
1.7 times in February
1.5 times in March
Same as average in April
0.6 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.4 times in July
0.5 times in August
0.6 times in September
0.7 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.7 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in New Zealand?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in January — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in May — an average of 8 days.
10 days in January
10 days in February
10 days in March
9 days in April
8 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
8 days in August
8 days in September
9 days in October
10 days in November
9 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 64 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 23 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals, Rentalcars247, Mode Car Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £3 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Speedy Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Mint Rentals | Nissan Tiida | 5 | Medium car |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Medium car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | Medium car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Aqua | 5 | Small car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
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