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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 181,077

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New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 1,290,688

Cheapest price per day

Rp 181,077
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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 117 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 181,077/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 181,077+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 181,077+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 315,025+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 950,035+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 374,026+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,037,562+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 917,966+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 364,635+

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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand

Toyota YarisRp 181,077/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/27/26
Hyundai i20Rp 181,077/day
Hyundai i20
Found 08/27/26
Toyota YarisRp 228,561/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/27/26

Cheapflights insights for New Zealand car rentals

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

Book your car hire in New Zealand 56 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 690,999/day on average when booked 56 days ahead, which saves you 1,503,379% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?

Snap Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand with deals as low as Rp 20.55/day found in the past two weeks. EZU Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 21.45/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Zealand is June, when you can expect to pay Rp 580,262/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Zealand is December (Rp 1,222,537/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 1,036,499

February

Rp 1,178,242

March

Rp 894,756

April

Rp 753,012

May

Rp 633,416

June

Rp 580,262

July

Rp 730,865

August

Rp 642,275

September

Rp 606,839

October

Rp 651,134

November

Rp 841,602

December

Rp 1,222,537

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Premium cars (Ford Everest or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Kia Carnival 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, Auckland offers the lowest average rental price at just Rp 155,209/day. Other affordable options include Rotorua (Rp 198,618/day), Wellington (Rp 283,841/day), and Christchurch (Rp 439,228/day).

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Top rental agencies in New Zealand

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
20 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, and with prices around Rp 1,155,386/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is SUV, which starts as low as Rp 1,094,259/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 Wellington where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 283,841/day (79% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Wellington for just Rp 283,841/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 Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 10+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 18+

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Hybrid

Rp 10+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 11+

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