Car Hire in New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Auckland Ponsonby
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
£ 11.36
per day
Auckland Ponsonby
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 12.43
per day
Auckland East Tamaki
Compact
Mazda Demio
or comparable
£ 13.34
per day
Auckland East Tamaki
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
or comparable
£ 14.34
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Auckland Ponsonby
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 15.89
/ per day
Auckland Henderson
Compact
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
£ 16.76
/ per day
Auckland Ponsonby
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 17.02
/ per day
Palmerston North City Centre
Economy
Mazda Demio
or comparable
£ 17.20
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:24 on 2022-09-30.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
64
Budget car hire price
£ 34.62 / per day
Average car hire length
1 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.44 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.57 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.32 / 1 liter
Top 15 Most Popular Cities in New Zealand
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Car Hire in Queenstown starting at £ 34.65 per day
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Car Hire in Wellington starting at £ 26.35 per day
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Car Hire in Dunedin starting at £ 33.93 per day
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Car Hire in Tauranga starting at £ 45.64 per day
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Car Hire in Palmerston North starting at £ 62.24 per day
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Car Hire in Blenheim starting at £ 65.34 per day
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Car Hire in Invercargill starting at £ 70.57 per day
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Car Hire in Whangarei starting at £ 42.47 per day
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Car Hire in New Plymouth starting at £ 41.15 per day
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Car Hire in Gisborne starting at £ 41.15 per day
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Car Hire in Kerikeri starting at £ 42.47 per day
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Car Hire in Taupo starting at £ 42.47 per day
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Car Hire in Whanganui starting at £ 64.41 per day
Top 17 Most Popular Destinations in New Zealand
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Car Hire at Queenstown Airport starting at £ 36.08 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Airport starting at £ 26.35 per day
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Car Hire at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 26.21 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 11.16 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Glenfield starting at £ 16.76 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland East Tamaki starting at £ 13.34 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Mount Wellington starting at £ 16.76 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Henderson starting at £ 16.76 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Onehunga starting at £ 16.76 per day
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Car Hire at Auckland Rosedale starting at £ 56.21 per day
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Car Hire in Auckland Penrose starting at £ 80.31 per day
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Car Hire at Dunedin Airport starting at £ 33.93 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 £ 20.85 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 £ 51.34. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 36. 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 January. 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 |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
AF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris (2013 - 2016)
8 September 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!
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
yesaway
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
7.43 / 10
Total number of reviews
240
Total rental companies
33
Average daily price
£ 34.62
Lowest daily price
£ 8.11
Total cars available
981
Top 33 Hire Companies in New Zealand in 2022
yesaway
+6433585740
153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Tue:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Wed:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Thu:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Fri:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Sat:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Sun:08:01-17:59; 00:00-08:00; 18:00-23:59
Hertz
+64034424106
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:07:30-21:30
Tue:07:30-21:30
Wed:07:30-21:30
Thu:07:30-21:30
Fri:07:30-21:30
Sat:07:30-21:30
Sun:07:30-21:30
SIXT
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
Alamo
+6498703330
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Ace Rental Cars
0800502277 / +6433603270
Hertz Rent A Car Counter, Dunedin Airport (In Terminal)
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:30
Tue:07:00-21:30
Wed:07:00-21:30
Thu:07:00-21:30
Fri:07:00-21:30
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:30-21:30
Mint Rentals
+6499308271
5 Aintree Ave, Mangere, 2022, Auckland
Working hours
Mon:09:30-16:00
Tue:09:30-16:00
Wed:09:30-16:00
Thu:09:30-16:00
Fri:09:30-16:00
Sat:09:30-16:00
Sun:09:30-16:00
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
+6433578919 / +64277220028 / +6439743818
153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch
Working hours
Mon:09:00-16:55
Tue:09:00-16:55
Wed:09:00-16:55
Thu:09:00-16:55
Fri:09:00-16:55
Sat:09:00-16:55
Sun:09:00-16:55
Rentalcars247
092570992 / 098693318
26 Airpark Drive Mangere, Auckland
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
Jucy
+6493744360 / 0800399736
JUCY Car Rental, 157 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:08:30-16:00
Tue:08:30-16:00
Wed:08:30-16:00
Thu:08:30-16:00
Fri:08:30-16:00
Sat:08:30-16:00
Sun:08:30-16:00
Europcar
+64032655201
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, 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
Mode Car Rentals
+64035951828
11 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
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
Go Rentals
+6443881054 / 0508246584
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
USAVE
+6492569430
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:15
Tue:08:00-17:15
Wed:08:00-17:15
Thu:08:00-17:15
Fri:08:00-17:15
Sat:08:00-17:15
Sun:08:00-17:15
Keddy
+64092750066
AUCKLAND AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:30
Thu:07:30-22:30
Fri:07:30-22:30
Sat:07:30-22:30
Snap Rentals
+640800288699 / +6492752438
9 Manu Tapu Drive, Auckland Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-17:30
Sun:08:00-17:30
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6435951828
11-15 Logistics Drive Harewood Christchurch 8051
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
EV Hire
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown, 9371
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
+64092560849
42 Verissimo Dr, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Ezu Car Rental
+64212863456
234 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queentown
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
Budget
6434423450
Terminal Building
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:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
National
+6433586554
30 Durey Rd
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
Thrifty
+6434423532
Airport Desk
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-20:30
Wed:08:00-20:30
Thu:08:00-20:30
Fri:08:00-20:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
Yes Rentals
+6434202878
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
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
6448018108
25 Dixon St
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
Bargain Rental Cars
+640800001110 / +640212470346 / +64033603113
6 Sir Keith Park Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
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
RightCars
+6432880097
32 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011
GreenMotion
+640800871563
Ray Emery Drive
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
Surprice
+6436660026
5 Ivan Jamieson Place
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
Firefly
032182837
92 AIRPORT AVE
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:30
Tue:07:30-20:30
Wed:07:30-20:30
Thu:07:30-20:30
Fri:07:30-20:30
Sat:10:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-20:30
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
Autounion
+6499490944 / 080022776468
181 Montgomerie road mangere Auckland , New Zealand.
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
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
NUCarrentals
+640800736825
76 Tauhinu Road Greenhithe Auckland 0632 New Zealand