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New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Mode

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 141

Cheapest price per day

RM 36
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Popular car types in New Zealand

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There are currently 912 hire locations operating in New Zealand spread across 114 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand is small car at RM 36 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 42+

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Compact

Compact

RM 36+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 53+

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SUV

SUV

RM 109+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 94+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 163+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 282+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 201+

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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand

Honda CityRM 36/day
Honda City
Found 10/30/26
Proton PersonaRM 42/day
Proton Persona
Found 10/29/26
Perodua AxiaRM 46/day
Perodua Axia
Found 10/29/26

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 32 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 186/day on average when booked 32 days ahead, which saves you 271% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?

GoldStar is currently the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand with deals as low as RM 6.39/day found in the past two weeks. Blue Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 6.54/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand?

Planning to hire a car in New Zealand? May is the cheapest month, costing about RM 145 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 301. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 255

February

RM 300

March

RM 261

April

RM 203

May

RM 145

June

RM 145

July

RM 158

August

RM 145

September

RM 158

October

RM 166

November

RM 206

December

RM 301

What car do most people hire in New Zealand?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Compact cars (Toyota Prius c or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander 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?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in New Zealand, start with Auckland, where rates average RM 34/day. You can also find good prices in Christchurch (RM 41/day), Queenstown (RM 81/day), and Wellington (RM 114/day).

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Top rental agencies in New Zealand

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
21 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.7

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 Mode, and with prices around RM 338/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Mode is SUV, which starts as low as RM 91/day.

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

    At RM 86/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Auckland. On average, Christchurch has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 174/day), which is 31% 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.

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 Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 11+).

Electric

Electric

RM 43+

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Hybrid

RM 11+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 12+

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