Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from $22

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $52/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$101/day). In fact, May is about 57% 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 34% 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 $79/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$144/day). In fact, May is about 42% 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 0% 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 $120/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$192/day). In fact, May is about 33% 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 34% 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 $84/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$135/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 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. 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 $126/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$202/day). In fact, June is about 41% 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. Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $114/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$224/day). In fact, June is about 26% 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 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. Here are the best New Zealand pickup truck 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 $106/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$190/day). In fact, July is about 55% 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 26% 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.

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• Should I hire a car in New Zealand?

  Hiring a car in New Zealand offers several advantages. Most importantly, it provides the freedom to explore at your own pace and venture off the typical tourist trail. The country’s diverse landscapes – from snow-capped mountains to subtropical beaches – make for plenty of scenic drives. You’ll have more time to truly appreciate well-known attractions like Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, Bay of Islands and Queenstown if you drive. Compared to alternative transport options, hiring a car can also be faster and more convenient. Then, of course, there are unique places like Farewell Spit and Ninety Mile Beach that are only really accessible by car. All in all, your hire car will open up an abundance of free-roaming adventures.

• What is driving like in New Zealand?

  Driving in New Zealand is a unique and captivating experience thanks to the country’s diverse landscapes and well-maintained roads. The road surfaces vary from asphalt to chip seal to unsealed surfaces, depending on the location. Though road quality is generally good, the roads can be hilly, narrow and winding, especially in rural areas. These paths may require more time and attention to navigate. There are three toll roads to be aware of, all located on the North Island.

• How old do you have to be to hire a car in New Zealand?

  The minimum age to hire a car is typically 21 in New Zealand. However, a few select hire car companies may allow drivers between 18 and 21 years of age. Drivers under 25 often incur a young driver surcharge, so be sure to check this with your hire car agency before booking. As for the driving licence requirements, you need a full valid driving licence, not a provisional one, to book a vehicle in your name. If your licence is not written in English, it must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. It’s also required that you have held your full driving licence for at least one year. These and other terms and conditions can vary from company to company, so it’s best to compare policies via Cheapflights to find a vehicle that suits your needs.

• Which car hire 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 (9.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

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

  At $34/day, the cheapest car hire price in New Zealand was found in Christchurch. On average, Whakatane has the cheapest daily rental car price ($50/day), which is 49% 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.