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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 December 21, 2024.

Most popular company

Go Rentals

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

₱4,151

Cheapest price per day

₱2,517

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 December 21, 2024.

January

₱2,762

February

₱3,350

March

₱2,821

April

₱1,704

May

₱1,175

June

₱1,234

July

₱1,352

August

₱1,352

September

₱1,410

October

₱1,822

November

₱2,469

December

₱3,997

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.

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 December 21, 2024.

Small cars

₱396 - ₱3,423

All Car Types

₱1,382 - ₱4,604

To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₱1,747/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~₱396/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱3,423/day). In fact, June is about 78% 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 47% 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.

To rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₱2,672/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~₱1,622/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~₱7,903/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 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.

To rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₱4,171/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~₱2,398/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱7,617/day). In fact, May is about 43% 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 22% 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 ₱3,467/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~₱1,289/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~₱5,575/day). In fact, May is about 63% 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 6% 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 ₱3,091/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~₱2,169/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱8,221/day). In fact, May is about 30% 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 saves you 6% 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.

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 December 21, 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in New Zealand, including those that serve Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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

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 December 21, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in New Zealand.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in New Zealand?

    With an average price of ₱2,517/day, Scotties is the most popular car rental provider in New Zealand, booking 82% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At ₱4,151/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Auckland than any other city in New Zealand. The cheapest price found in New Zealand was for ₱3,892/day in Auckland.

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

    In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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