Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from AED 24
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 19/6 and drop-off date of 26/6. 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.
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 21 May 2025.
Most common car type | Full-size |
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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 21 May 2025.
January
AED 179
February
AED 198
March
AED 128
April
AED 117
May
AED 66
June
AED 69
July
AED 84
August
AED 84
September
AED 84
October
AED 110
November
AED 157
December
AED 257
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 21 May 2025.
There are 95 hire agencies servicing New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 816 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand with prices from AED 24 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in New Zealand:
Economy
AED 24+
Compact
AED 28+
Intermediate
AED 77+
SUV
AED 56+
Full-size SUV
AED 179+
Pick-up truck
AED 195+
Supplier choice
AED 64+
Compact SUV
AED 71+
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 21 May 2025.
Small cars | AED 64 - AED 335 | |
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All Car Types | AED 92 - AED 365 |
To rent a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 143/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New Zealand (~AED 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 335/day). In fact, June is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a small car saves you 23% 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 rent a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 181/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New Zealand (~AED 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 313/day). In fact, September is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a medium car saves you 3% 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 rent a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 243/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New Zealand (~AED 62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 602/day). In fact, May is about 75% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a large car is 24% 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 rent a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 194/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New Zealand (~AED 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 511/day). In fact, May is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting 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 rent a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 158/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in New Zealand (~AED 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 500/day). In fact, July is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New Zealand, renting a van saves you 16% 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.
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 21 May 2025.
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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 AED 75. Data was last updated on 21 May 2025.
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 21 May 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?
When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Yesaway, and with prices around AED 192/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yesaway is SUV, which starts as low as AED 65/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive 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 21 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 (AED 7+).
Electric
AED 26+
Hybrid
AED 8+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 7+