Car Hire in New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Auckland Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£16.68
per day
Christchurch Airport
Mini
Nissan March
or comparable
£17.17
per day
Queenstown Airport
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£18.01
per day
Queenstown Airport
Compact
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
or comparable
£18.45
per day
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Christchurch Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£23.10
per day
City Centre
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Camry
or comparable
£27.30
per day
Christchurch Airport
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£31.97
per day
Christchurch Airport
Standard Elite
Polestar 2
or comparable
£39.01
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:36 on 12/12/2024. 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
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£24 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.27 per litre or £4.82 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.17 per litre or £4.44 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.37 per litre or £5.18 per gallon
Top 3 Most Popular Locations in New Zealand
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in New Zealand
The best month to hire a car in New Zealand is September — when the average price for a hire is £18.06 per day. This is 39% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £54.74 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.
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.
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.
Average number of hire days in New Zealand
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in New Zealand?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in New Zealand, December is the most popular, while June is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in New Zealand Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 59 |
| Airport locations | 22 |
| Popular suppliers | Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Ezu Car Rental, Snap, Yes Rentals, Mode Car Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | North Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| EV Hire | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Large 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.
DB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua
27/11/2024
Had a great time visiting family but the drivers in new Zealand must be the worst of any country I’ve visited travel much to close at high speeds absolutely terrible drivers
CL
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
25/11/2024
South Island driving and panorama experience was fantastic
GB
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
31/10/2024
The whole of NZ is amazing, from its people to the awesome scenery.
CL
Brunei Darussalam
Toyota Prius
24/06/2024
Good car and trouble-free travelling in a well maintained vehicle.
CL
Brunei Darussalam
Toyota Prius
15/06/2024
Managed to travel lots going uphill and driving distances on great adventures. 
MM
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla (2015 - 2017)
06/05/2024
.visiting family
AM
Ireland
Nissan X-Trail
23/04/2024
Visiting Milford sound
SP
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
08/04/2024
Spent 10 days driving around the South Island of New Zealand. Stunning.
AR
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
29/03/2024
Queenstown, the Skyline and a climb up to Ben Lomond
JS
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
24/03/2024
Rotorua is a must….geysers, hot lakes and Māori village.
JR
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
22/03/2024
Tekapo and mount cook. Loved many great restaurants, amigo’s in Cromwell for taco Tuesday and margaritas, and little spicy Chinese in Riccarton, Christchurch especially.
DG
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
26/02/2024
6 weeks and 5,800kms of amazing scenery, fantastic people and great coffee
MR
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
15/02/2024
Really enjoyed visiting lakes and mountains
JH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla (2018 - 2020)
14/02/2024
Great trip from Auckland to Queenstown via Coromandel, Taupo, Hastings, Wellington, Nelson, Takaka, Punakaiki, Arthur’s Pass, Christchurch, Twizel and Wanaka. So many beautiful beaches, lakes, mountains and walks to suit all abilities.
GB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
08/02/2024
New Zealand is an amazing country. It will surprise you every day.
GS
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
15/01/2024
A 5 week tour of the North and South Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand. Lots of driving, amazing scenery and a seriously fun time
DW
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
23/10/2023
Too many to mention. Key places Waitomo caves. Rotorua redwood walk, hot springs and climbing Mt Taranaki.
EP
Singapore
Toyota RAV4 (2018 - 2020)
22/10/2023
The vehicle was stable and great for a variety of road paths and terrains. From the windy mountainous paths of Lindis pass to the uphill drive to lake tekapo and mount cook, our SUV has definitely brought us to many beautiful landscapes. 
JR
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
18/10/2023
Natural beauty of Queenstown and so many choices of where to eat and drink and great golf course
SS
Australia
Mazda Demio
13/10/2023
Catching up with friends, Waiatoto River Safari Jetboat trip, visiting Peregrine winery and others in the Gibbston Valley, Haast - one of the best places in NZ. Bella Cucina restaurant in Queenstown is always good.
MG
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
23/09/2023
NZ can only be seen properly by using car. Outside the two big cities public transport is more or less non existent. We were able to see all the main sights of North Island using the hire car. Warning...in rural areas roads are tricky and local driving is often bad
LN
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
25/08/2023
Saw family and friends around Auckland and northland
CM
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
09/04/2023
Loved touring New Zealand.
BG
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016)
09/04/2023
We traveled around New Zealand’s North and South islands. The whole trip has been amazing
LH
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
17/03/2023
We travelled to both North Island and South Island, New Zealand seeing all the beautiful lakes, mountains and countryside.
MH
Portugal
Mitsubishi ASX
10/03/2023
Perfect all round car and service
BZ
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016)
28/02/2023
Great value, good car but not ckean when I picked it up. Very friendly and efficient agents. Great shuttle bus service to the airport. Certainly use Mode again for my next visit. 
PS
United Kingdom
Kia Sportage
24/02/2023
Loved the rav 4: drove over 1000k in New Zealand
NB
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
22/02/2023
We travelled all around the south island and discovered all the sights of New Zealand
RO
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
19/02/2023
Beautiful views across the highways to Tauranga
JM
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
16/02/2023
Great drives to Hanmer Springs, for naturally heated pools, and Arthur's Pass to see the Devil's Punch Bowl waterfall.
JB
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
15/02/2023
Cyclone Gabrielle sort of got in the way to a greater extent
EG
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
12/02/2023
Able to visit out of the way places for nature and walking
JS
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
08/02/2023
Except for a little rain earlier on....its been a great time in nz 
DW
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
03/02/2023
Overall good but weather cut out a number of trips as roads were closed
AP
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2020)
23/01/2023
Exploring the amazing NZ
AP
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
21/01/2023
Great drive to Te Anau
VB
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
16/01/2023
We had a fabulous time visiting relatives and walking in beautiful New Zealand.
BD
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
06/01/2023
New Zealand was out of this world. We did a trip almost every day. From whale watching to scuba diving 🤿 Māori culture experience is a must. Hobbiton was amazing 🤩 and so many other trips… 
MN
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
03/01/2023
Visiting family in Tauranga but highly recommend Taupo and Rotorua
AM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
28/10/2022
Everything. Nature, nature and adventure sport
KC
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris 2013
15/10/2022
We did a road trip from Queenstown to Wanaka , Franz Joseph , Christchurch, Lake Tekepo and back. We did bungy jumps, Nevis Swing, hot pools , heli and glacier landing. We had a trip of a lifetime
AF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris (2013 - 2016)
08/09/2022
Having a car made it so easy to get around, especially in towns like rotorua and taupo when it is easiest to drive. We loved waitomo and hobbiton! And visited national park also to do the tongariro crossing, would highly recommend this!
CA
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
14/08/2022
Twizel in Mackenzie Country, lovely area to explore.
GH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
18/07/2022
New Zealand is a beautiful country and should be visited and experienced by everyone.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezu Car Rental
9.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
920
Total rental companies
40
Average daily price
£23.96
Lowest daily price
£16.68
Total cars available
1701
Top 40 suppliers in New Zealand in 2024
Ezu Car Rental
5 locations
£19 - £176
Hao Rentals
1 location
£40
Cross Country Rentals
4 locations
£39 - £131
Ezi Car Rental
23 locations
£37 - £127
Snap
6 locations
£32 - £148
Joy Car Rental
1 location
£82 - £96
SIXT
5 locations
£41 - £166
Yes Rentals
3 locations
£18 - £242
Mode Car Rentals
5 locations
£38 - £101
Thrifty
38 locations
£27 - £191
Rentalcars247
3 locations
£31 - £85
Alamo
7 locations
£34 - £176
Hertz
40 locations
£43 - £218
Go Rentals
12 locations
£34 - £117
Ace Rental Cars
8 locations
£63 - £172
Mint Rentals
2 locations
£43 - £68
EV Hire
4 locations
£18 - £39
yesaway
5 locations
£27 - £126
Enterprise
6 locations
£38 - £182
Europcar
15 locations
£41 - £279
Budget
17 locations
£21 - £126
Routes Car Rental
15 locations
£52 - £170
Jucy
3 locations
£40 - £138
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
3 locations
£23 - £53
Bargain Rental Cars
13 locations
£27 - £219
Dollar
15 locations
£35 - £178
Avis
18 locations
£35 - £178
Firefly
34 locations
£35 - £178
James Blond
4 locations
£35 - £178
YITU Car Rental
1 location
£35 - £178
Keddy
15 locations
£49 - £180
NZ Rent a Car
2 locations
£49 - £180
Surprice
4 locations
£49 - £180
GoldStar
1 location
£21 - £54
U-Save
4 locations
£35 - £61
Flexways
4 locations
£160 - £183
North Car Rental
2 locations
£17 - £251
Speedy Rentals
3 locations
£38 - £353
Autounion
3 locations
£17 - £365
NUCarrentals
4 locations
£135 - £1,788
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