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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ₹ 711

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 20/6. 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 14 May 2025.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

₹ 2,793

Cheapest price per day

₹ 711

New Zealand car rental prices in popular cities

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 245 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2025.

Price

₹ 709 - ₹ 1,584

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 14 May 2025.

January

₹ 4,169

February

₹ 4,594

March

₹ 2,978

April

₹ 2,637

May

₹ 1,531

June

₹ 1,616

July

₹ 1,957

August

₹ 1,957

September

₹ 1,957

October

₹ 2,552

November

₹ 3,658

December

₹ 5,956

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 14 May 2025.

In New Zealand, there are 816 active hire locations from 95 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ₹ 711/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₹ 717+

Compact

Compact

₹ 711+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,084+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 3,592+

SUV

SUV

₹ 1,586+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,091+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,284+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 4,288+

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 14 May 2025.

Small cars

₹ 1,331 - ₹ 6,371

All Car Types

₹ 2,539 - ₹ 8,949

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,424/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~₹ 1,331/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 6,371/day). In fact, June is about 62% 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 41% 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 ₹ 5,283/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~₹ 2,509/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 9,756/day). In fact, July is about 53% 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 8% 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 ₹ 8,144/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~₹ 3,658/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 12,669/day). In fact, July is about 56% 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 30% 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 ₹ 6,216/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~₹ 3,195/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,575/day). In fact, July is about 49% 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 8% 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 ₹ 8,882/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~₹ 2,975/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 12,638/day). In fact, July is about 67% 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 36% 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 pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,655/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~₹ 3,386/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~₹ 14,078/day). In fact, November is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a pickup truck 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 hire a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,585/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~₹ 2,907/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 14,241/day). In fact, July is about 62% 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 25% 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.

Honda City₹ 711/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Ford Ikon₹ 717/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon
Ford Ka₹ 820/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 14 May 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving New Zealand, including those serving the Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Apex

8.4
Very Good
42 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Ace Rental Cars

8.3
Very Good
37 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
50 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Budget

8.0
Very Good
35 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
36 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
21 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.9

EZI

9.3
Wonderful
17 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.2

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
24 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

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 ₹ 1,703. Data was last updated on 14 May 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the New Zealand region, including options close to Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda City₹ 711/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Ford Ikon₹ 717/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon
Ford Ka₹ 820/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 14 May 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 ₹ 768/day about 183% 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 ₹ 1,918/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Auckland. On average, Christchurch has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,529/day), which is 50% 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 14 May 2025.

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 (₹ 8+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 8+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 8+

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