Car Hire in New Zealand
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Best deals found for New Zealand car hire
Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in New Zealand
$22/day
10 Jul - 18 Jul$64/day
24 Jul - 26 Jul$34/day
6 Aug - 11 Aug$36/day
26 Aug - 30 Aug$29/day
6 Aug - 11 Aug$28/day
2 Jul - 14 Jul$16/day
25 Jul - 30 Aug$18/day
4 Sep - 25 Sep$26/day
5 Aug - 22 AugNew Zealand car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in New Zealand that's right for you
Small cars | $39 - $58 | |
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All Car Types | $58 - $107 |
The average price of a Small hire in New Zealand is $46. The cheapest time to hire a Small in New Zealand is in March. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $39 per day. A Small hire is typically 41% less expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Zealand Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Medium hire in New Zealand is $59. The cheapest time to hire a Medium in New Zealand is in August. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A Medium hire is typically 24% less expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Zealand Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Large hire in New Zealand is $83. The cheapest time to hire a Large in New Zealand is in August. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A Large hire is typically 9% more expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Zealand Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in New Zealand is $72. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in New Zealand is in October. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A SUV hire is typically 7% less expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Zealand SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Van hire in New Zealand is $80. The cheapest time to hire a Van in New Zealand is in August. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A Van hire is typically 4% more expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Zealand Van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a Pickup truck hire in New Zealand is $122. The cheapest time to hire a Pickup truck in New Zealand is in February. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just $57 per day. A Pickup truck hire is typically 38% more expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a Luxury hire in New Zealand is $80. The cheapest time to hire a Luxury in New Zealand is in February. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A Luxury hire is typically 4% more expensive than the average car hire in New Zealand. The average price of a car hire in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
$13/day
1 Sep - 30 Sep$16/day
25 Jul - 30 AugFind popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up
Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in New Zealand
Nearby attractions:
| Avondale Sunday Market | 14.8 km | |
| Myers Park | 16.8 km | |
| Takapuna Beach | 23.8 km | |
| Karekare Beach | 27.2 km |
Nearby attractions:
| Horncastle Arena | 8.4 km | |
| Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park | 63.6 km | |
| Franz Josef Glacier | 188.1 km | |
| Westpac Stadium | 308.0 km | |
| Coronet Peak Ski Area | 341.9 km |
Nearby attractions:
| Westpac Stadium | 6.3 km | |
| Horncastle Arena | 305.7 km | |
| Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park | 331.4 km | |
| Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland | 357.5 km | |
| Franz Josef Glacier | 447.0 km |
Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in New Zealand
Below are the most popular hotels in New Zealand
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Corner Of Earl And Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
83 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
0.8 km from city centre
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Sainsbury Road Fernhill Private Bag 50071, Queenstown, New Zealand
2.0 km from city centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Village 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
5.2 km from city centre
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Intercontinental Wellington, An IHG Hotel
2 Grey Street, Wellington, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
6 Princes Street, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery
10-18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Car hire in New Zealand
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in New Zealand so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
East Coast Car Rentals is the most affordable car hire agency in New Zealand, with prices found for as low as $16 per day in some areas of the country. Comparatively, the average price to rent a car in New Zealand is $74 per day.
Thrifty is the car hire company in New Zealand that currently has the most locations. With 56 car rental centres across the country, you should have no issue finding one of their locations at your destination. Thrifty tends to have locations in the top must-see cities across New Zealand. Auckland, for example, has 4 Thrifty locations.
Whether you hire or own a car in New Zealand, you are required by law to drive on the left. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.
Out of 137 countries, New Zealand ranked 43 for road quality. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest score, New Zealand scored 4.7 for their road quality. The quality of the roads within the country may vary based on where you visit and the weather.
The BAC limit is 0.05% in New Zealand - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.05% is against the law in New Zealand and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. If you are younger than 18, which is the legal drinking age in New Zealand, then you may face strict penalties if you are caught drink-driving. Keep in mind that it is never a good idea to drink-drive no matter how old you are.
The most popular type of car to hire in New Zealand is a Economy. 19% of our users also chose this type of car for their travels to New Zealand. If a Economy fits your needs during your stay, then you can expect to pay around $13 per day for your rental. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on what city you visit and what car hire company you choose.
On average, the price of petrol last week in New Zealand was $2.99 per litre. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in New Zealand, then consider Algeria. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at $0.45 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around $4.35 per litre.
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You should book a car hire in New Zealand using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in New Zealand. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in New Zealand offering free cancellation on momondo.
Fair fuel policies are specifically available to select on momondo, allowing you to refine your search for car hire in New Zealand.
Yes, car hire in New Zealand with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Yes, car hire deals in New Zealand with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.