New Zealand

Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from RM 51

Auckland, New Zealand
9 Jun — 16 Jun
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Auckland, New Zealand
Fri 9/6
Noon
Fri 16/6
Noon

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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in New Zealand

Price

RM 57 - RM 117

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Auckland is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 57/day. Renting a car in Auckland is 51% cheaper than renting one in Queenstown where the per day rate is around RM 117. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Christchurch (RM 58/day), Wellington (RM 113/day), and Queenstown (RM 117/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Christchurch should expect to spend around RM 58/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Christchurch.

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

January

RM 267

February

RM 322

March

RM 285

April

RM 221

May

RM 138

June

RM 147

July

RM 179

August

RM 156

September

RM 170

October

RM 179

November

RM 235

December

RM 318

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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

There are currently 685 hire locations operating in New Zealand spread across 74 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand is Small at RM 51 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in New Zealand

Small cars

RM 97 - RM 324

All Car Types

RM 189 - RM 482

To hire a Small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 197/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in New Zealand (~RM 97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 324/day). In fact, June is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a Small car saves you 43% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 308/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in New Zealand (~RM 193/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~RM 453/day). In fact, September is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a Medium car saves you 11% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 422/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in New Zealand (~RM 254/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 537/day). In fact, June is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a Large car is 19% 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 Large hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 329/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in New Zealand (~RM 188/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~RM 558/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a SUV car saves you 5% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Van car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 478/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in New Zealand (~RM 277/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~RM 639/day). In fact, June is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a Van car is 28% 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 hire a Luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 280/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in New Zealand (~RM 205/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~RM 508/day). In fact, September is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a Luxury car saves you 19% 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.

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Top rental agencies in New Zealand

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

Thrifty

55 locations

Hertz

48 locations

Sunnycars

45 locations

Firefly

44 locations

EZI

29 locations

Budget

24 locations

Moto Car Rental

23 locations

Avis

22 locations

Best New Zealand Car Rental Deals Found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in New Zealand recently found.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in New Zealand including options serving Christchurch, Auckland 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.

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Luxury Car Rentals in New Zealand

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in New Zealand from the best car rental providers in the country.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including pickup locations near Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.

Van Rentals in New Zealand

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on holiday. Find deals like the ones below for New Zealand van rentals.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in New Zealand, including pickup near Christchurch, Auckland 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.
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