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Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from ₹ 951

Auckland, New Zealand
26 Mar — 2 Apr
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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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

₹ 6,250

Cheapest price per day

₹ 951

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 19 March 2024.

Price

₹ 927 - ₹ 7,771

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Auckland is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 927/day. Renting a car in Auckland is 88% cheaper than renting one in Hamilton where the per day rate is around ₹ 7,771. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Christchurch (₹ 1,362/day), Queenstown (₹ 1,654/day), and Dunedin (₹ 3,964/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Queenstown should expect to spend around ₹ 1,654/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Queenstown.

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 19 March 2024.

January

₹ 3,896

February

₹ 4,642

March

₹ 4,145

April

₹ 3,233

May

₹ 2,321

June

₹ 2,238

July

₹ 2,735

August

₹ 2,404

September

₹ 2,404

October

₹ 2,653

November

₹ 3,730

December

₹ 5,388

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is June. 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 19 March 2024.

In New Zealand, there are 727 active hire locations from 79 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ₹ 951/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₹ 951+

Compact

Compact

₹ 955+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,252+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 4,353+

SUV

SUV

₹ 1,569+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,505+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,470+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 3,531+

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

₹ 2,680 - ₹ 7,304

All Car Types

₹ 3,714 - ₹ 9,994

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,531/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~₹ 2,680/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 7,304/day). In fact, June is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a small car saves you 31% 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 hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,146/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~₹ 3,118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,341/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a medium car 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. Here are the best New Zealand medium car 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 ₹ 9,918/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~₹ 6,799/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 13,260/day). In fact, July is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a large car 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 hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,725/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~₹ 4,362/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 10,377/day). In fact, August is about 36% 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 is 4% 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 hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,286/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~₹ 5,127/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 19,599/day). In fact, October is about 51% 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 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 hire a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,999/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~₹ 4,534/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 18,183/day). In fact, October is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury 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.

Hyundai i10₹ 951/day
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Toyota Corolla₹ 955/day
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Ford Ikon₹ 1,617/day
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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 19 March 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving New Zealand, including those serving the Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

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 ₹ 2,599. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the New Zealand region, including options close to Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai i10₹ 951/day
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Hyundai i10
Toyota Corolla₹ 955/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota RAV4₹ 1,569/day
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Toyota RAV4

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZU Car Rental (10.0 rating), Rental Cars 247 (9.5 rating) and Yes Rentals (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?

    The most popular car hire company at New Zealand is Hertz. With prices on SUV starting at ₹ 1,496/day about 94% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

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

    At ₹ 2,908/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Auckland. On average, Hamilton has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 4,992/day), which is 26% 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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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 ₹ 4,288 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hyundai i10₹ 3,243/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 3,280/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 3,829/day
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Hyundai i10

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 ₹ 4,441 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including options near Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,504/day
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,679/day
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,745/day
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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 19 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 (₹ 11+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 12+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 11+

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