Car Hire in New Zealand
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 13:47 on 2021-09-17.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Top 10 Most Popular Cities in New Zealand
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Car Hire in Queenstown starting at £ 10.83 per day
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Car Hire in Wellington starting at £ 8.06 per day
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Car Hire in Dunedin starting at £ 23.36 per day
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Car Hire in Palmerston North starting at £ 33.72 per day
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Car Hire in Blenheim starting at £ 26.15 per day
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Car Hire in Invercargill starting at £ 27.69 per day
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Car Hire in Tauranga starting at £ 36.37 per day
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Car Hire in Whangarei starting at £ 28.74 per day
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Car Hire in New Plymouth starting at £ 33.72 per day
Top 11 Most Popular Destinations in New Zealand
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Car Hire at Queenstown Airport starting at £ 10.83 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Airport starting at £ 8.06 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 25.44 per day
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Car Hire at Dunedin Airport starting at £ 23.36 per day
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Car Hire at Invercargill Airport starting at £ 27.69 per day
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Car Hire at New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 33.72 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 10.84 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in New Zealand?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in New Zealand fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in New Zealand
The cheapest month to hire a car in New Zealand is July with prices starting at £ 20.24 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 49.84. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 35. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in New Zealand?
Hirers picking up a car in New Zealand keep them for an average of 9 days during in October, while those picking up their cars in April keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in New Zealand
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in New Zealand?
Though New Zealand is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in February. in June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in New Zealand Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Top 20 Hire Companies in New Zealand in 2021
Interrent
+6402102295260
25 Laurence Stevens Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
USAVE
+64063554460
646 Main St, Palmerston North, 4414
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Go Rentals
+6499741598 / 0508246284
25 Miller Rd, Momona, Dunedin 9073
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
National
+64092560849
42 VERISSIMO DRIVE MANGERE,
Europcar
+64068358818
Napier Airport, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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
Enterprise
+64092560849
42 Verissimo Dr, Mangere, Auckland 2022
SIXT
+6498694666
Unit J/80 Richard Pearse Drive, 2022
Keddy
+64068358818
TERMINAL BUILDING
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
Avis
6468351828
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:30
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-20:30
Budget
6468355166
Domestic Terminal Napier Airport
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
Economy rent a car
+640800736825
5 Airpark Drive Mangere, 2022
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
Alamo
+64092560849
42 Verissimo Drive Mangere
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-20:00
Sun:07:30-20:00
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6493733925
110 Montgomerie Rd Airport Oaks, Mangere Auckland 2022
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
RightCars
Alamo
+64092560849
42 Verissimo Dr, Mangere, Auckland 2022
GreenMotion
+640800871563
54 Ascot Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
NUCarrentals
+64096302625
5 Airpark Dr, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Ace Rent a car
64274211345 / 6434682778
In-Terminal
Goldcar
+34965233425 / +6402102295260 / +64021493648
25A Laurence Stevens Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland-2022
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Surprice
+6496665113
112 Pavilion Drive Auckland, New Zealand