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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 118,951
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 1/9 and drop-off date of 8/9. 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.
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New Zealand car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 August 2025.
Most popular company | Ace Rental Cars |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | Rp 1,418,622 |
Cheapest price per day | Rp 118,951 |
Popular car types in New Zealand
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 August 2025.
There are, in total, 820 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 98 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 118,951/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:
Economy
Rp 95,323+
Compact
Rp 118,951+
SUV
Rp 340,508+
People carrier
Rp 619,841+
Full-size SUV
Rp 911,151+
Passenger van
Rp 2,734,100+
Pick-up truck
Rp 671,468+
Supplier choice
Rp 270,108+
Compare car rental deals in New Zealand by type
Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota CorollaRp 118,951/day
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Toyota CorollaRp 129,956/day
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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New Zealand with an average daily rate of Rp 814,776. Data was last updated on 17 August 2025.
Toyota CorollaRp 118,951/day
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Toyota CorollaRp 129,956/day
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Toyota CorollaRp 135,782/day
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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 44 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 589,092/day on average when booked 44 days ahead, which saves you 1,424,548% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand with deals as low as Rp 126,719.54/day found in the past two weeks. Yes Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 233,532.94/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 462,858/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Zealand is December (Rp 1,106,975/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 857,744
February
Rp 867,454
March
Rp 705,616
April
Rp 624,697
May
Rp 462,858
June
Rp 491,989
July
Rp 589,092
August
Rp 534,067
September
Rp 540,541
October
Rp 543,777
November
Rp 705,616
December
Rp 1,106,975
What car do most people hire in New Zealand?
Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Full-size cars (Toyota HiAce or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Thrifty has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across New Zealand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 238 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 August 2025.
Top rental agencies in New Zealand
Explore the leading car rental agencies in New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.4
Ace Rental Cars
37 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.2
Budget
37 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.0
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.9
Europcar
37 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.3
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
8.9
EZI
17 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
9.2
Thrifty
24 reviews•63 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.1
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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 Budget, and with prices around Rp 1,472,164/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as Rp 1,375,789/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 1,288,855/day (8% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch for just Rp 1,133,989/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
Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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 5+).
Electric
Rp 28+
Hybrid
Rp 6+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 5+