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 17:41 on 2021-04-22.
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 14 Most Popular Cities in New Zealand
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Car Hire in Christchurch starting at £ 8.01 per day
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Car Hire in Queenstown starting at £ 11.02 per day
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Car Hire in Wellington starting at £ 12.35 per day
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Car Hire in Dunedin starting at £ 23.77 per day
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Car Hire in Nelson starting at £ 16.08 per day
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Car Hire in Palmerston North starting at £ 34.31 per day
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Car Hire in Napier starting at £ 35.76 per day
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Car Hire in Rotorua starting at £ 37.00 per day
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Car Hire in Invercargill starting at £ 28.17 per day
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Car Hire in Tauranga starting at £ 37.00 per day
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Car Hire in New Plymouth starting at £ 34.31 per day
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Car Hire in Whangarei starting at £ 29.24 per day
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Car Hire in Blenheim starting at £ 26.60 per day
Top 20 Most Popular Destinations in New Zealand
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Car Hire at Auckland Airport starting at £ 8.08 per day
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Car Hire at Queenstown Airport starting at £ 11.02 per day
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Car Hire at Christchurch Airport starting at £ 8.01 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Airport starting at £ 8.20 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 25.88 per day
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Car Hire Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 11.03 per day
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Car Hire at Dunedin Airport starting at £ 23.77 per day
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Car Hire at Nelson Airport starting at £ 16.08 per day
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Car Hire at Palmerston North Airport starting at £ 34.31 per day
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Car Hire at Napier Airport starting at £ 35.76 per day
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Car Hire at Rotorua Airport starting at £ 37.00 per day
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Car Hire at Invercargill Airport starting at £ 28.17 per day
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Car Hire at Tauranga Airport starting at £ 37.00 per day
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Car Hire at New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 34.31 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 £ 20.59 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 £ 50.70. 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 |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| yesaway | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 20 Hire Companies in New Zealand in 2021
Interrent
+6402102787307
73 Orchard Rd., Harewood Christchurch 8053 New Zealand
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
Go Rentals
+6443881054
357 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington 6022
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
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
Europcar
+64062602320
Palmerston North Airport, Milson, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
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
Enterprise
43808914
STEWART DUFF DRIVE, RONGOTAI
SIXT
+6446660021
1 Freight Drive, 6022 Wellington
Keddy
+64062602320
TERMINAL BUILDING
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
Avis
6463570168
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:09:00-17:30
Budget
6463568565
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:09:00-17:30
Alamo
43808914
Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
Economy rent a car
+6493033912
3 Rex Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022
Working hours
Mon:08:30-17:30
Tue:08:30-17:30
Wed:08:30-17:30
Thu:08:30-17:30
Fri:08:30-17:30
Sat:08:30-17:30
Sun:08:30-17:30
Alamo
43808914
STEWART DUFF DRIVE RONGOTAI,
RightCars
+6468880032
28 Sheffield Cres Burnside, Burnside Christchurch 8053
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6442138938
25 Shelly Bay Road Maupuia Wellington 6022
Working hours
Mon:08:30-17:30
Tue:08:30-17:30
Wed:08:30-17:30
Thu:08:30-17:30
Fri:08:30-17:30
Sat:08:30-17:30
Sun:08:30-17:30
GreenMotion
+640800871563
159 Wairau Road, Takapuna, Auckland 2104
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:08:00-12:00
NUCarrentals
+640800736825
76 Tauhinu Road Greenhithe Auckland 0632 New Zealand
Ace Rent a car
6444711176 / 021358217
126 Hutt Rd Kaiwharawhara
Rhodium
+34965233425 / +6402102787307
Wairakei Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
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
Goldcar
+34965233425 / +6402102787307
Wairakei Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
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
+6436660026
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053