Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from R436
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 24/4 and drop-off date of 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
New Zealand car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R610 |
Cheapest price per day | R436 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New Zealand?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New Zealand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
January
R909
February
R982
March
R673
April
R545
May
R345
June
R345
July
R418
August
R418
September
R436
October
R545
November
R764
December
R1 255
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is May. 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.
Popular car types in New Zealand
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 813 hire locations out of 95 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from R436/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R436+
Compact
R442+
Intermediate
R777+
Full-size
R1 417+
SUV
R770+
People carrier
R1 022+
Pick-up truck
R1 248+
Intermediate SUV
R609+
Compare available car types for rental in New Zealand
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in New Zealand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Small cars | R183 - R1 047 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | R386 - R1 496 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R585/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~R183/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 047/day). In fact, July is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, renting a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R903/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~R380/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 684/day). In fact, September is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, renting a medium car is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R1 068/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~R722/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 293/day). In fact, October is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R979/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~R370/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 745/day). In fact, April is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, renting a SUV is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R596/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~R588/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 192/day). In fact, May is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, renting a van saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in New Zealand
Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in New Zealand, including those that serve Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.
Thrifty
Hertz
Firefly
Sunnycars
EZI
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Avis
Best New Zealand car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Zealand with an average daily rate of R1 125. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the New Zealand region, including options close to Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, keddy by Europcar (10,0 rating), Avis (9,4 rating) and Rental Cars 247 (9,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
The most popular car hire company at New Zealand is Budget. With prices on COMPACT starting at R610/day about 236% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At R610/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Nelson than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for R610/day in Nelson.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
Small car hires in New Zealand
Find small car hire deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in New Zealand cost an average of R998 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in New Zealand
Browse car hires by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R16+).
Electric
R29+
Hybrid
R16+
Petrol/Diesel
R17+