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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from Rp 188,855

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New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EZU Car Rental

Most common car type

Luxury

Average price per day

Rp 1,208,994

Cheapest price per day

Rp 188,855
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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 188,855/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New Zealand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Rp 188,855+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 228,095+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,093,532+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 680,882+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,142,806+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 899,839+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 340,978+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 416,234+

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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand

Toyota YarisRp 188,855/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/25/26
Toyota YarisRp 221,287/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/24/26
Toyota YarisRp 223,974/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/23/26

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 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 734,635/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1,682,334% 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 470,346/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Zealand is December (Rp 1,312,489/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 1,048,199

February

Rp 1,258,735

March

Rp 940,692

April

Rp 734,635

May

Rp 470,346

June

Rp 497,223

July

Rp 613,689

August

Rp 542,018

September

Rp 604,730

October

Rp 613,689

November

Rp 752,553

December

Rp 1,312,489

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 200,860/day. Other affordable options include Wellington (Rp 287,045/day), Auckland (Rp 391,149/day), and Christchurch (Rp 444,186/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 1,481,097/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 1,056,442/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 287,045/day (77% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in New Zealand was found in Wellington for just Rp 287,045/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 11+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 22+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 13+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 11+

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