January
R1 166
February
R1 297
March
R1 147
April
R902
May
R789
June
R752
July
R846
August
R733
September
R677
October
R789
November
R959
December
R1 429
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dunedin is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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There is a wide choice for car rentals in Dunedin but certain requirements must be met. You must have a valid local or an International Driver's Licence, a positive ID or passport and be over the age of 25. If you are younger than 25, you will have to pay a youth surcharge which might add a bit extra to your cheap car rental in Dunedin. You can only pay by major credit cards like Visa or Mastercard for insurance purposes in case of accidents.
Car rentals in Dunedin are all over the city but before you hire your car, brush up on the road rules. In Dunedin they drive on the left hand side of the road and there are speed limits to adhere to. Do not talk on your mobile phone unless you have a hands-free kit. The blood alcohol limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. Remember, if you are using rental cars in Dunedin, you should always check beforehand with the city’s motor vehicle department for any updated road rules.
When making a choice on your Dunedin car rentals, keep in mind your travel itinerary so you can choose the best car for your needs. If you plan to only explore Dunedin city you would probably only need a compact car hire, but if you are planning on any road trips using rental cars in Dunedin or are travelling with a family, then you would benefit from a car with more room and space for luggage. If you feel like spoiling yourself with your Dunedin car rentals then why not hire a luxury rental car so you can drive around in comfort and style? Dunedin is known for its student life and surfing which is perfect for cheap car rental in Dunedin on a student budget.
Car rentals in Dunedin are very popular and it is a busy city so make sure you check on any special parking arrangements before. There are plenty of parking spots situated around the city, most of them being pay and display parking spaces. There are a variety of car lots in buildings and open-air car parks. Keep some spare cash on you for any unforeseen parking necessities.
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZI (10,0 rating), Ace Rental Cars (10,0 rating) and Hertz (9,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Dunedin.
The average price of petrol in Dunedin is R31,23/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 405 and R2 029 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Booking early can save you upwards of 45% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 76 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Dunedin.
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Dunedin it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
The most popular car to hire while in Dunedin is the Toyota Yaris, which is a Economy vehicle.