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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from RM 88

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 2/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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.
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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 7 February 2025.

Most popular company

Yes Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 207

Cheapest price per day

RM 88

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in New Zealand?

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 312 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Price

RM 99 - RM 676

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Christchurch is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 99/day. Renting a car in Christchurch is 85% cheaper than renting one in Tauranga where the per day rate is around RM 676. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Auckland (RM 123/day), Queenstown (RM 133/day), and Tauranga (RM 676/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Auckland should expect to spend around RM 123/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Auckland.

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 7 February 2025.

January

RM 221

February

RM 265

March

RM 216

April

RM 128

May

RM 88

June

RM 88

July

RM 101

August

RM 101

September

RM 106

October

RM 137

November

RM 185

December

RM 305

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 7 February 2025.

There are currently 809 hire locations operating in New Zealand spread across 92 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand is small car at RM 88 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 88+

Compact

Compact

RM 97+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 125+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 267+

SUV

SUV

RM 172+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 181+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 198+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 497+

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 7 February 2025.

Small cars

RM 63 - RM 350

All Car Types

RM 118 - RM 438

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 156/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~RM 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 350/day). In fact, July is about 60% 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 39% 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 225/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~RM 120/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 407/day). In fact, July is about 47% 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 12% 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 399/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~RM 233/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 582/day). In fact, July is about 42% 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 37% 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 262/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~RM 147/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 410/day). In fact, July is about 44% 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 3% 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 van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 389/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~RM 183/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 624/day). In fact, July is about 53% 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 35% 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 luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 304/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~RM 207/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 554/day). In fact, June is about 33% 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 17% 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 88/day
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Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 91/day
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Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 92/day
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Proton Saga

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 7 February 2025.
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

65 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

43 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 176. Data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
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 88/day
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A/C
Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 91/day
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Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 92/day
2
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Proton Saga

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 7 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Drive NZ (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Avis (9.5 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 Ace Rental Cars, and with prices around RM 232/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Ace Rental Cars is COMPACT, which starts as low as RM 101/day.

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

    At RM 101/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Queenstown. On average, Queenstown has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 162/day), which is 50% 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.

Small car rentals in New Zealand

Find small car rental deals in New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in New Zealand cost an average of RM 234 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 121/day
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 122/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 137/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 260 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
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 192/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 216/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 216/day
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A/C
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 249 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
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 200/day
5
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A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 202/day
5
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A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 207/day
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A/C
Proton Exora

Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2025.

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 21+).

Electric

Electric

RM 29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 21+

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