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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from HK$42
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 30-8 and drop-off date of 6-9. 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 25 August 2025.
Most popular company | New Zealand Discount Car Rentals |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | HK$283 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$42 |
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 25 August 2025.
There are 98 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 822 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from HK$42 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:
Economy
HK$42+
Compact
HK$55+
Full-size
HK$548+
SUV
HK$188+
People carrier
HK$232+
Full-size SUV
HK$378+
Passenger van
HK$293+
Supplier choice
HK$51+
Compare car rental deals in New Zealand by type
Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car rental deals found in New Zealand
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 HK$279. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for New Zealand car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Zealand, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in New Zealand?
Book your rental car in New Zealand 22 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$289/day on average when booked 22 days ahead, which saves you 562% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autounion Car Rental, offering prices from just HK$47.66/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, with rates starting at HK$55.87/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand?
At New Zealand, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$548 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New Zealand, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$548 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
HK$443
February
HK$461
March
HK$392
April
HK$345
May
HK$220
June
HK$227
July
HK$262
August
HK$253
September
HK$264
October
HK$315
November
HK$366
December
HK$548
What car do most people rent in New Zealand?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Zealand. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Zealand?
Thrifty has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
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 238 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2025.
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 25 August 2025.
Apex
42 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.4
Ace Rental Cars
38 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.3
Budget
38 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.0
Hertz
51 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.9
Europcar
37 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.3
Avis
21 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
8.9
EZI
17 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
9.2
Thrifty
24 reviews•63 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.1
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 25 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
The most popular car hire company at New Zealand is EZU Car Rental. With prices on COMPACT starting at HK$67/day about 121% more people book with EZU Car Rental than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?
At HK$113/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Queenstown. On average, Queenstown has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$113/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.
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 25 August 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 (HK$6+).
Electric
HK$26+
Hybrid
HK$6+
Petrol/Diesel
HK$7+
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