Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 262,475
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 12/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. 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 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 24 April 2025.
Most popular company | Yes Rentals |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | Rp 673,372 |
Cheapest price per day | Rp 262,475 |
New Zealand car rental prices in popular cities
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 245 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Price | Rp 313,048 - Rp 347,269 |
|---|
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 24 April 2025.
January
Rp 826,028
February
Rp 910,316
March
Rp 590,020
April
Rp 505,731
May
Rp 320,296
June
Rp 320,296
July
Rp 387,727
August
Rp 387,727
September
Rp 387,727
October
Rp 505,731
November
Rp 724,882
December
Rp 1,163,182
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 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 24 April 2025.
There are, in total, 815 car hire locations in New Zealand that are operated by 95 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: Rp 262,475/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:
Economy
Rp 409,137+
Compact
Rp 262,475+
SUV
Rp 435,435+
People carrier
Rp 1,263,149+
Full-size SUV
Rp 1,561,531+
Compact SUV
Rp 430,378+
Standard SUV
Rp 553,945+
Compare available car types for rental in New Zealand
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 24 April 2025.
Small cars | Rp 325,691 - Rp 1,420,431 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | Rp 715,428 - Rp 2,120,863 |
To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 798,686/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~Rp 325,691/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,420,431/day). In fact, May is about 60% 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, hiring a small car saves you 37% 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 Rp 986,530/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~Rp 669,174/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,276,500/day). In fact, June is about 33% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 22% 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.
To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,455,673/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~Rp 713,081/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,351,567/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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, hiring a large car is 14% 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 Rp 1,182,732/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~Rp 703,809/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,828,004/day). In fact, April is about 41% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 7% 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 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 Rp 1,371,185/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~Rp 696,055/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,233,058/day). In fact, May is about 50% 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, hiring a van is 9% 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 luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of Rp 521,528/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~Rp 657,619/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,612,778/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury car saves you 59% 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 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 24 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including locations near Wellington, Auckland and Taupo. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.
Apex
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Ace Rental Cars
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Hertz
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Budget
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Europcar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Avis
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
EZI
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Thrifty
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Best New Zealand car rental deals found
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 554,523. Data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in New Zealand, including options within a close proximity to Wellington, Auckland and Taupo. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
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 24 April 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?
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Yes Rentals, and with prices around Rp 283,041/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yes Rentals is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as Rp 210,047/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 313,048/day (46% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch for just Rp 195,044/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 24 April 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 17+).
Electric
Rp 48+
Hybrid
Rp 26+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 17+