New Zealand

Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from RM 46

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in New Zealand with a pick-up date of 19/5 and drop-off date of 26/5. 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.
Auckland, New Zealand
5 May — 12 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
Sun 5/5
Noon
Sun 12/5
Noon

New Zealand car rentals in 2024

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 28 April 2024.

Most popular company

EZU Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 173

Cheapest price per day

RM 46

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 289 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Price

RM 66 - RM 121

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 28 April 2024.

January

RM 223

February

RM 266

March

RM 228

April

RM 142

May

RM 119

June

RM 123

July

RM 152

August

RM 133

September

RM 138

October

RM 152

November

RM 214

December

RM 309

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 28 April 2024.

There are currently 731 hire locations operating in New Zealand spread across 79 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand is small car at RM 46 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 46+

Compact

Compact

RM 47+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 58+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 253+

SUV

SUV

RM 75+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 139+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 152+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 116+

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 28 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 121 - RM 313

All Car Types

RM 206 - RM 424

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 196/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~RM 121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 313/day). In fact, June is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a small car saves you 34% 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 rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 287/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~RM 196/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 489/day). In fact, May is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a medium car saves you 4% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 489/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~RM 262/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 654/day). In fact, June is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a large car is 40% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 324/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~RM 227/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 634/day). In fact, June is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a SUV 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. Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 474/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~RM 296/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 651/day). In fact, July is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a van is 38% 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. Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 423/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~RM 261/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 938/day). In fact, June is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a luxury car is 31% 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.

Proton SagaRM 46/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 47/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20RM 51/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 28 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving New Zealand, including those serving the Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Thrifty

60 locations

Hertz

48 locations

Firefly

47 locations

Sunnycars

36 locations

EZI

29 locations

Budget

24 locations

Moto Car Rental

23 locations

Avis

22 locations

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 RM 122. Data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in New Zealand including options serving Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Proton SagaRM 46/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 47/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20RM 51/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 28 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZI (9.6 rating), Rental Cars 247 (9.5 rating) and Yesaway (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 Budget, and with prices around RM 178/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is SUV, which starts as low as RM 148/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?

    At RM 108/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch. On average, Auckland has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 181/day), which is 5% below average price for cities in New Zealand.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

    Cars in New Zealand are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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Luxury car rentals in New Zealand

Find luxury car rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in New Zealand cost an average of RM 201 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including pickup locations near Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 197/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 199/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 199/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in New Zealand

Find people carrier rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in New Zealand cost an average of RM 115 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Proton ExoraRM 93/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 94/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 95/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora

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 28 April 2024.

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 (RM 10+).

Electric

Electric

RM 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 11+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 10+

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