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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 146,416

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New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

A RENTALS

Most common car type

Luxury

Average price per day

Rp 1,326,535

Cheapest price per day

Rp 146,416
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Popular car types in New Zealand

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There are, in total, 915 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 115 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 146,416/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 146,416+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 176,025+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,120,419+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 622,314+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 628,092+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,099,296+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 988,987+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,981,405+

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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand

Toyota YarisRp 146,416/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/22/26
Toyota YarisRp 167,720/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/23/26
Toyota CorollaRp 176,025/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/23/26

Cheapflights insights for New Zealand car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Zealand, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in New Zealand?

Book your car hire in New Zealand 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 695,071/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 1,583,386% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?

Hao Car Rentals Limited is currently the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand with deals as low as Rp 8.86/day found in the past two weeks. Mode is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 9.63/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand?

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Zealand is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 473,912/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Zealand is December (Rp 1,331,468/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 1,060,661

February

Rp 1,286,333

March

Rp 952,338

April

Rp 731,179

May

Rp 473,912

June

Rp 500,993

July

Rp 613,829

August

Rp 546,127

September

Rp 618,343

October

Rp 627,370

November

Rp 767,287

December

Rp 1,331,468

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Passenger van cars (Toyota Alphard or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?

Avis has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in New Zealand?

Among the most popular cities in New Zealand, Rotorua offers the lowest average rental price at just Rp 202,383/day. Other affordable options include Wellington (Rp 289,222/day), Auckland (Rp 394,114/day), and Christchurch (Rp 486,189/day).

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Top rental agencies in New Zealand

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
21 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

NextCar

1 location
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JUCY

8 locations
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National

8 locations
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NZZU

2 locations
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Rhodium

2 locations
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Maui

3 locations
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Hao Car Rentals Limited

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

    When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Mode, and with prices around Rp 497,142/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Mode is ECONOMY, which starts as low as Rp 173,858/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?

    When visiting New Zealand, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Christchurch where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 1,001,294/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Wellington for just Rp 525,305/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand.

Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 9+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 56+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 9+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 9+

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