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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 161,211

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New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EZU Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

Rp 1,321,315

Cheapest price per day

Rp 161,211
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Popular car types in New Zealand

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There are, in total, 913 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 161,211/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 161,211+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 187,082+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 322,598+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 749,560+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 1,052,974+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 316,262+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 599,437+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 287,927+

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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand

Toyota YarisRp 161,211/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/12/26
Hyundai i20Rp 187,082/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/13/26
Toyota YarisRp 194,122/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/12/26

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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 657,046/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1,689,396% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?

Drive NZ is currently the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand with deals as low as Rp 11.30/day found in the past two weeks. GoldStar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 14.62/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 422,386/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Zealand is December (Rp 1,179,162/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 926,904

February

Rp 1,108,765

March

Rp 786,108

April

Rp 627,713

May

Rp 422,386

June

Rp 434,119

July

Rp 563,182

August

Rp 522,117

September

Rp 516,250

October

Rp 504,517

November

Rp 621,847

December

Rp 1,179,162

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

SUV cars (Toyota Highlander 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 197,290/day. Other affordable options include Wellington (Rp 281,943/day), Auckland (Rp 384,196/day), and Christchurch (Rp 436,290/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 1,454,770/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 1,037,663/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 281,943/day (78% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Wellington for just Rp 281,943/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 22+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 12+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 9+

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