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- 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 46 suppliers in New Zealand in 2025
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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 monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price 123 RON | A good deal 35 RON | Cheapest supplier North Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
245 RON
in January
245 RON
in February
170 RON
in March
153 RON
in April
107 RON
in May
102 RON
in June
139 RON
in July
130 RON
in August
110 RON
in September
133 RON
in October
182 RON
in November
326 RON
in December
The best month to hire a car in New Zealand is June — when the average price for a hire is 101,70 RON per day. This is 18% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 325,91 RON 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, December is the most popular, while May is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1,5 times in January
1,5 times in February
1,3 times in March
1,1 times in April
0,5 times in May
0,5 times in June
0,5 times in July
0,6 times in August
0,6 times in September
0,9 times in October
1,3 times in November
1,8 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 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in May — an average of 8 days.
11 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
9 days in November
9 days in December
Car hire information
📍 Car hire locations | 60 |
✈️ Airport locations | 22 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Ezu Car Rental, Yes Rentals, Rentalcars247, Mode Car Rentals |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | 33 RON per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | North Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
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