New Zealand

Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from RM 56

Auckland, New Zealand
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
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 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

EZU Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 212

Cheapest price per day

RM 56

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 287 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

RM 59 - RM 679

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Auckland is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 59/day. Renting a car in Auckland is 91% cheaper than renting one in Dunedin where the per day rate is around RM 679. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Christchurch (RM 59/day), Queenstown (RM 120/day), and Wellington (RM 181/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 59/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 29 March 2024.

January

RM 222

February

RM 264

March

RM 236

April

RM 179

May

RM 127

June

RM 127

July

RM 156

August

RM 137

September

RM 137

October

RM 151

November

RM 212

December

RM 307

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 29 March 2024.

There are currently 727 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 56 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 56+

Compact

Compact

RM 70+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 73+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 351+

SUV

SUV

RM 112+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 147+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 189+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 185+

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

RM 112 - RM 312

All Car Types

RM 197 - RM 430

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 197/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~RM 112/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 312/day). In fact, June is about 44% 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 35% 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 303/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~RM 197/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 547/day). In fact, July is about 36% 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 0% 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 506/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~RM 260/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 649/day). In fact, June is about 49% 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 341/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~RM 225/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 768/day). In fact, June is about 35% 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 12% 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 488/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~RM 294/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 655/day). In fact, July is about 40% 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 397/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New Zealand (~RM 259/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 931/day). In fact, June is about 35% 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 24% 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 56/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CorollaRM 72/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 29 March 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

59 locations

Hertz

48 locations

Firefly

46 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 232. Data was last updated on 29 March 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 56/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 70/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CorollaRM 72/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (9.5 rating), Yesaway (9.4 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 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 EZU Car Rental, and with prices around RM 477/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from EZU Car Rental is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as RM 137/day.

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

    At RM 114/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch. On average, Christchurch has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 149/day), which is 53% 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 250 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 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 177/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 197/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 211/day
5
M
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 214 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 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 178/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 189/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 194/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 29 March 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 13+).

Electric

Electric

RM 24+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 14+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 13+

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