Car hire in New Zealand
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8 May - 12 May£8/day
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26 May - 16 Jun£10/day
13 May - 20 May£11/day
27 May - 10 JunCar hire insight and trends in New Zealand
Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in New Zealand
What is the cheapest car hire agency in New Zealand?
The cheapest rental cars in New Zealand are generally found through Great Rentals. When booking with Great Rentals, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £6/day, depending on the city you intend to visit. In comparison, the average price to hire a car in New Zealand is £35/day.
What is the most popular car hire agency in New Zealand?
Ace Rental Cars is the most popular car hire company in New Zealand with 43% of momondo users selecting this agency in the past month. Ace Rental Cars also has 53 reviewsand a score of 8.3 out of 10, making this car hire agency a popular choice among travellers.
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Small cars | £15 - £47 | |
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All Car Types | £22 - £63 |
The average price of a small car hire in New Zealand is £27. The cheapest time to hire a small car in New Zealand is in May. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just £15 per day. A small car rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car 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 car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in New Zealand is £37. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in New Zealand is in May. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just £21 per day. A medium car rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car 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 car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in New Zealand is £55. The cheapest time to hire a large car in New Zealand is in June. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £38 per day. A large car rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car 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 SUV hire in New Zealand is £41. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in New Zealand is in May. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just £27 per day. A SUV rental is typically 10% more expensive than the average rental car 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 hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in New Zealand is £62. The cheapest time to hire a van in New Zealand is in June. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just £29 per day. A van rental is typically 42% more expensive than the average rental car 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 hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in New Zealand is £58. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand is in March. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just £34 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car 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 car hire in New Zealand is £61. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in New Zealand is in June. The price is 69% lower than the rest of the year at just £19 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car 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.
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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
What side of the road do people in New Zealand drive on?
If you hire a car in New Zealand, be aware that you are required to drive on the left at all times.
How good are the roads in New Zealand?
New Zealand has a road quality score of 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts New Zealand at 43 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within New Zealand that the road quality will vary.
What is the drink driving limit in New Zealand?
2.38 mg/l is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in New Zealand. Both residents and visitors of New Zealand can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Note that the legal drinking age in New Zealand is 18. Steeper penalties will be given to those driving a vehicle who are under the legal drinking age.
How much does petrol cost in New Zealand?
On average, the price of petrol last week in New Zealand was £1.24 per litre. According to our data, New Zealand has neither the most expensive nor the cheapest petrol prices in the world. Kuwait currently has the least expensive at £0.26 per litre, while Hong Kong has the most expensive at £2.47 per litre. Keep in mind that petrol prices change regularly and may be different during your travel dates.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in New Zealand?
Prices for cars in New Zealand were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in New Zealand?
As of April 2025, there are 816 operators available to choose from for cars in New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in New Zealand?
Among different countries, including New Zealand, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in New Zealand?
To rent a car in New Zealand, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in New Zealand?
Booking a car hire in New Zealand via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in New Zealand?
momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in New Zealand, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in New Zealand with free cancellation?
Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car hire companies in New Zealand offering free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in New Zealand on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in New Zealand with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in New Zealand which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in New Zealand on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in New Zealand with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in New Zealand with unlimited mileage on momondo.