Car hire in New Zealand
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in New Zealand
Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more
Find New Zealand car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change
New Zealand car hire at a glance
| Most popular rental company | Yes rentals |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Small |
| Pick-up points | 29, Auckland is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | £5 per day, Wellington |
| Cheapest month | February |
| Best time to book | 1 week before |
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Cities in New Zealand
Take a look at the different cities in New Zealand you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.
Airports in New Zealand
If you’re flying to New Zealand it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.
Find the best car rental deal in New Zealand
Find the cheapest time to hire a car in New Zealand
The cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is February, when the average cost per day is £45. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is £47. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in New Zealand is December.Explore New Zealand
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Car hire in New Zealand: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in New Zealand
Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in New Zealand is Small.
Compare across companies
The most popular companies in New Zealand are Yes rentals, Ace Rental Cars and Auto-Union. The cheapest company we've found is V RENTALS. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are £5 a day and £13 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in New Zealand you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of New Zealand. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in New Zealand is Auckland. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Wellington.
Hire a car long term in New Zealand
Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in New Zealand with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
