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Cheap Car Rentals in New Zealand from ₹ 1,300

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 19/12 and drop-off date of 21/12. 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 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 November 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₹ 5,860

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,300

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 313 pickup locations in New Zealand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 November 2024.

Price

₹ 1,717 - ₹ 10,963

Out of all the popular cities in New Zealand, Queenstown is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,717/day. Renting a car in Queenstown is 84% cheaper than renting one in Hamilton where the per day rate is around ₹ 10,963. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New Zealand to get a rental car in are: Auckland (₹ 1,892/day), Christchurch (₹ 2,158/day), and Dunedin (₹ 2,870/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Auckland should expect to spend around ₹ 1,892/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New Zealand is Auckland.

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 November 2024.

January

₹ 3,967

February

₹ 4,726

March

₹ 4,051

April

₹ 2,447

May

₹ 1,772

June

₹ 1,772

July

₹ 1,941

August

₹ 2,025

September

₹ 2,025

October

₹ 2,616

November

₹ 3,713

December

₹ 5,570

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is May. 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 November 2024.

In New Zealand, there are 804 active hire locations from 88 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Zealand in the past week - currently priced from ₹ 1,300/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,300+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,877+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 4,138+

SUV

SUV

₹ 3,670+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 3,884+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,531+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,527+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 4,327+

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 November 2024.

Small cars

₹ 1,115 - ₹ 7,055

All Car Types

₹ 2,387 - ₹ 9,078

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,645/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~₹ 1,115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 7,055/day). In fact, July is about 70% 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 ₹ 5,820/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~₹ 2,470/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 9,332/day). In fact, July is about 58% 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.

To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 8,756/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~₹ 3,611/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 13,933/day). In fact, July is about 59% 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 ₹ 6,452/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~₹ 3,016/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 10,458/day). In fact, July is about 54% 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 5% 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 ₹ 10,540/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~₹ 2,872/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 18,131/day). In fact, July is about 73% 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 42% 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 ₹ 6,746/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~₹ 4,327/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~₹ 13,965/day). In fact, August is about 36% 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 9% 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 ₹ 6,147/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~₹ 2,883/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 16,049/day). In fact, July is about 54% 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 saves you 1% 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.

Ford Ka₹ 1,300/day
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Ford Ka
Ford Ka₹ 1,660/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i20₹ 1,877/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 November 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving New Zealand, including those serving the Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

66 locations

Hertz

58 locations

Firefly

48 locations

Sunnycars

43 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 ₹ 2,870. Data was last updated on 19 November 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the New Zealand region, including options close to Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Ford Ka₹ 1,300/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Ford Ka₹ 1,660/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Hyundai i20₹ 1,877/day
4
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Hyundai i20

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 November 2024.
  • 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 ₹ 2,712/day, the cheapest car rental price in New Zealand was found in Dunedin. On average, Dunedin has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,870/day), which is 58% 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.

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 ₹ 6,832 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 November 2024.
Hyundai i10₹ 3,920/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 4,295/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 5,038/day
2
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A/C
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 ₹ 6,999 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 November 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in New Zealand, including options near Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 4,795/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 4,884/day
5
4
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 4,898/day
5
4
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 19 November 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 23+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 23+

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