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Most popular company | EZU Car Rental |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $51 |
Cheapest price per day | $9 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Zealand this past week from 824 hire locations out of 98 hire agencies. Prices for a New Zealand small car hire start from $9/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best New Zealand SUV 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:
Here are the best New Zealand pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your car hire in New Zealand 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $72/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.
Looking to hire a car in New Zealand? EZU Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $7.55/day. Yes Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $9.83/day.
At New Zealand, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $55. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New Zealand, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $55. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$96
February
$93
March
$84
April
$82
May
$56
June
$55
July
$69
August
$65
September
$65
October
$71
November
$85
December
$110
SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in New Zealand. Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Full-size (Mitsubishi Outlander) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New Zealand.
Thrifty has 65 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New Zealand at 59.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in New Zealand, start with Auckland, where rates average $7/day. You can also find good prices in Christchurch ($16/day), Wellington ($31/day), and Picton ($34/day).
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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.
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.
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.
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is EZU Car Rental, and with prices around $33/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from EZU Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as $8/day.
At $31/day, the cheapest car hire price in New Zealand was found in Auckland. On average, Invercargill has the cheapest daily rental car price ($41/day), which is 43% below average price for cities in New Zealand.
Cars in New Zealand are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($6+).