Cheap car hire in New Zealand
| Intermediate | €15/day |
| Compact | €16/day |
| Economy | €16/day |
| Mini | €18/day |
| 4x4 | €21/day |
| Standard | €21/day |
| People carrier | €24/day |
| Van | €28/day |
| Full-size | €28/day |
| Box truck | €36/day |
| Commercial | €38/day |
| Luxury | €45/day |
| Premium | €65/day |
| Convertible | €125/day |
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Car hire locations in New Zealand
- Auckland car hire
- Queenstown car hire
- Christchurch car hire
- Rotorua car hire
- Nelson car hire
- Tauranga car hire
- Wellington car hire
- Dunedin car hire
- New Plymouth car hire
- Napier car hire
- Hamilton car hire
- Blenheim car hire
- Picton car hire
- Kerikeri car hire
- Whangarei car hire
- Invercargill car hire
- Hokitika car hire
- Palmerston North car hire
- Greymouth car hire
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Sunnycars car hire locations in New Zealand
57 Locations See all locations
- 72 McAlister Street, Whakatane, BOP
- Aerodrome Road, RD 1, Whakatane, BOP
- Kerikeri, NTL
- 10 Margaret Place, Queenstown, OTA
- 20 Lucas Place, Queenstown, OTA
- 20 Lucas Place, Queenstown, OTA
- Airport Avenue, Queenstown, OTA
- 1-7 Earl Street, Queenstown, OTA
- Dunedin, OTA
- 874 Princes Street, Dunedin, OTA
- 7 Mantapu Drive, Auckland, AUK
- 73 Shortland Street, Auckland, AUK
- 37 Northcote Road, Auckland, AUK
- 154 Victoria Street West, Auckland, AUK
- Auckland, AUK
- 165 Beach Road, Auckland, AUK
- 3 Joseph Hammond Place, Auckland, AUK
- 27 Aintree Avenue, Airport Oaks , Auckland Airport, Auckland, AUK
- 2-16 The Strand, Auckland, AUK
- Auckland Street, Picton, MBH
- 37 Porowini Ave, Whangarei, NTL
- Whangarei, NTL
- 164 Mackay Street, Greymouth, WTC
- 48-40 Liverpool street, Kawerau, BOP
- 500 Broadway, Strathmore Park, Wellington, WGN
- Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington, WGN
- 38-44 Hania Street, Wellington, WGN
- Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington, WGN
- 290 Aotea Quay Wellington, Wellington, WGN
- 13 Jean Batten Street, Wellington, WGN
- Airport Road, Whanganui, MWT
- 192 Guyton Street, Whanganui, MWT
- Hamilton, WKO
- 98 Tristram Street, Hamilton, WKO
- Westport, WTC
- 197 Palmerston Street, Westport, WTC
- Nelson, NSN
- Blenheim, MBH
- 167 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim, MBH
- 72, Leach Street, New Plymouth, TKI
- Napier, HKB
- Invercargill, STL
- 76 Clyde Stret, Invercargill, STL
- Palmerston North, MWT
- Tauranga, BOP
- 150 Elizabeth Street, West, Tauranga, BOP
- Andrew Mckee Avenue, Manukau Central, AUK
- 62 Theodosia Street, Timaru, CAN
- Falvey Road, R D 4, Timaru, CAN
- Rotorua, BOP
- Amohau Street, Rotorua, BOP
- Taupo, WKO
- Airport Drive, Hokitika, WTC
- Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, CAN
- 155 Orchard Road, Christchurch, CAN
- 150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, CAN
- 157 Orchard Road - Mustang Park, Christchurch, CAN
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Hertz car hire locations in New Zealand
44 Locations See all locations
- Aerodrome Rd, Gisborne, GIS
- +64 6867 9348
- 72 Mcalister St, Whakatane, BOP
- +64 7308 6155
- Whakatane Apt, Whakatane, BOP
- +64 7308 6155
- Kerikeri Apt, Kerikeri, NTL
- +64 9401 6470
- 1-7 Ears St,st Peters Close, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 4106
- Airport Avenue, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 4106
- Dunedin Apt, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3477 7385
- 874 Princes St, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3477 7385
- 37 Northcote Road, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9418 3742
- 154 Victoria St West, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9367 6350
- Auckland Apt, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9256 8692
- 61a Felton Matthew Avenue, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9521 6365
- Inter Island Ferry Terminal, Picton, MBH
- +64 3520 3044
- Whangarei Apt, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 9438 9790
- 37 Porowini Ave, Morningside, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 9438 9790
- 2 Chesterfield St, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 6618
- 164 Mackay St, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 0196
- 48-40 Liverpool St, Kawerau, BOP
- +64 7323 1051
- Inter Island Ferry Terminal, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4384 3809
- 38-44 Hania Street, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4384 3809
- Wellington Apt, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4388 7070
- Wanganui Airport, Whanganui, MWT
- +64 6348 7624
- 192 Guyton St, Whanganui, MWT
- +64 6348 7624
- Hamilton Apt, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7839 4824
- 98 Tristram St, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7839 4824
- 197 Palmerston Street, Westport, WTC
- +64 3789 7819
- Airport Terminal, Westport, WTC
- +64 3789 7819
- Trent Drive, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 2299
- 167 Middle Renwick Rd, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3577 1754
- Blenheim Apt, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3577 1754
- New Plymouth Apt, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 6755 0700
- Napier Apt, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 6169
- 92 Airport Ave, Invercargill, STL
- +64 3218 2837
- Palmerston North Apt, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 6357 0921
- Tauranga Airport, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7578 9143
- 150 Elizabeth St, West, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7578 9143
- 1 Grants Rd, Timaru, CAN
- +64 3684 5199
- Timaru Apt, Timaru, CAN
- +64 3684 5199
- 1233 Amohau St, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 7348 4081
- Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 7348 4081
- Taupo Airport, Taupo, WKO
- +64 7378 8056
- Hokitika Apt, Hokitika, WTC
- +64 3768 0196
- Christchurch Apt, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3358 6730
- Unit 4 150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3365 2195
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Avis car hire locations in New Zealand
41 Locations See all locations
- Terminal Building, Gisborne, GIS
- +64 6868 9084
- Terminal Building, Kerikeri, NTL
- +64 9401 6538
- 459 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, NTL
- +64 9401 6538
- Terminal Building, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 3808
- 68-70 Stanley Street, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 3808
- Terminal Building, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3486 2780
- 97 Moray Place, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3486 2780
- 17-19 Nelson Street, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9379 2650
- Terminal Building, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9256 8366
- 63 Arrenway Drive, Unit 6, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9443 1501
- 374 Church Street, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9525 7359
- Ferry Terminal Building, Picton, MBH
- +64 3520 3156
- Terminal Building, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 9438 2929
- 23 Hannah St, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 9438 2929
- Mackay Street, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 0902
- Terminal Building, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4802 1088
- 25 Dixon Street, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4801 8108
- Ferry Terminal Building, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4801 8108
- Airport Road, Whanganui, MWT
- +64 6927 6544
- 11 Purnell St, Whanganui, MWT
- +64 6927 6544
- 35A Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt, WGN
- +64 4568 6100
- Terminal Building, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7839 4915
- 4 Vialou Street, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7839 4915
- Terminal Building, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 2727
- Terminal Building, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3572 8328
- Terminal Building, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 6755 9600
- 77-79 Gill Street, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 6755 9600
- Terminal Building, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 1828
- 73 Airport Avenue, Invercargill, STL
- +64 3218 7019
- Terminal Building, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 6357 0168
- Terminal Building, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7574 1840
- 6 Blackburn Road, Manukau Central, AUK
- +64 9262 1021
- Terminal Building, Timaru, CAN
- +64 3688 6240
- 8 King Street, Timaru, CAN
- +64 3688 6240
- Terminal Building, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 7345 7133
- 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Taupo, WKO
- +64 7378 6305
- 61 Spa Road, Taupo, WKO
- +64 7378 6305
- Terminal Building, Hokitika, WTC
- +64 3768 0902
- Terminal Building, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3358 9661
- 26A Sheffield Crescent, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3357 0167
- 150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3930 6103
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Budget car hire locations in New Zealand
38 Locations See all locations
- Terminal Building, Gisborne, GIS
- 459 Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri, NTL
- Terminal Building, Kerikeri, NTL
- Terminal Building, Queenstown, OTA
- 68-70 Stanley St, Queenstown, OTA
- Terminal Building, Dunedin, OTA
- 97 Moray Place, Dunedin, OTA
- Terminal Building, Auckland, AUK
- 206 Victoria Street West, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9976 2270
- 374 Church St, Auckland, AUK
- Unit 6, 63 Arrenway Dr, Auckland, AUK
- 6 Blackburn Rd, Auckland, AUK
- Picton Ferry Terminal, Picton, MBH
- Terminal Building, Whangarei, NTL
- 23 Hannah St, Whangarei, NTL
- Mackay St, Greymouth, WTC
- Stewart Duff Dr, Wellington, WGN
- 186 Victoria Street, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4802 4548
- Ferry Terminal Building, Wellington, WGN
- 35a Annie Huggan Grove, Lower Hutt, WGN
- Terminal Building, Hamilton, WKO
- 4 Vialou St, Hamilton, WKO
- Domestic Terminal, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 9586
- Terminal Building, Blenheim, MBH
- Terminal Building, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 6758 8039
- 77-79 Gill St, New Plymouth, TKI
- Domestic Terminal, Napier, HKB
- 79 Airport Ave, Invercargill, STL
- Terminal Building, Palmerston North, MWT
- Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7574 2299
- Terminal Building, Rotorua, BOP
- 1230 Fenton St, Rotorua, BOP
- 108 Rifle Range Rd, Taupo, WKO
- Terminal Building, Taupo, WKO
- Terminal Building, Hokitika, WTC
- Terminal Building, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3357 0231
- 150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3930 6102
- 26a Sheffield Cres, Christchurch, CAN
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Thrifty car hire locations in New Zealand
28 Locations See all locations
- Gisborne Airport, Gisborne, GIS
- +64 2192 3293
- 387 Childers Road, Gisborne, GIS
- +64 2192 3293
- Kerikeri Airport, Kerikeri, NTL
- +64 9256 8455
- Queenstown New Zealand, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 3532
- Dunedin Ap, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3486 2537
- 121 Crawford St, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3479 2693
- 150 Khyber Pass Rd, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9309 0111
- Auckland Ap, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9275 3014
- Picton Ferry Terminal, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 7387
- Whangarei Apo, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 3940 2480
- 8 Whall St, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 6649
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4388 9696
- Wellington Ap, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4388 9494
- Hamilton City Wide, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7839 3450
- Hamilton Ap, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7834 2190
- Westport, New Zealand, Westport, WTC
- +64 3943 7579
- Nelson Ap, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 5563
- Blenheim Ap, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3572 9068
- New Plymouth Ap, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 6755 4510
- Napier Ap, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 8820
- Invercargill Ap, Invercargill, STL
- +64 3218 6100
- Palmerstown North Ap, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 6355 4365
- Tauranga, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7572 3836
- 121 Hewletts Road, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7572 3836
- Rotorua Ap, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 7345 7756
- Hokitika Ap, New Zealand, Hokitika, WTC
- +64 3943 7579
- Christchurch Ap, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3353 1940
- 150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3358 7533
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keddy by Europcar car hire locations in New Zealand
25 Locations See all locations
- Terminal Building, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 5887
- Terminal Building, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3486 2358
- Unit 3 , 6-8 Oliver Street, Cambridge, WKO
- +64 7823 0990
- 98 Queen Street, Cambridge, WKO
- 73 Shortland Street, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9379 5080
- Auckland AirportInternational & Domestic Terminal, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9275 0066
- Interisland Ferry TerminalOffice 8, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 8800
- 50 Port Road, Whangarei, NTL
- Whangarei Airport, Terminal Building - Meet & Greet, Whangarei, NTL
- Greymouth Train Station, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 9980
- Interislander Ferry Terminal290 Aotea Quay Wellington, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4473 0480
- Terminal Building, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4380 6617
- Terminal Building, Hamilton, WKO
- +64 7823 0990
- Terminal Building - Meet & Greet, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3573 8800
- Airport Terminal, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3573 8800
- Terminal -go To Pegasus Rental DeskTerminal Building, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 273 585 262
- Terminal Building, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 8818
- 107 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, BOP
- +64 7574 2943
- Terminal BuildingMeet & Greet Only, Invercargill, STL
- +64 272 223 166
- Terminal BuildingPalmerston North Airport, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 273 585 262
- Tauranga Airport, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7574 2943
- Rotorua Airport, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 7350 3150
- 1181 PUKAKI STREET, Rotorua, BOP
- Terminal Building - Meet & GreetMeeting Point - Baggage Claim Area, Hokitika, WTC
- +64 3768 9980
- Christchurch International TerminalArrivals Area, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3357 9202
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Firefly car hire locations in New Zealand
23 Locations See all locations
- Gisborne Airport, Gisborne, GIS
- Whakatane Airport, Whakatane, BOP
- Kerikeri Apt, Kerikeri, NTL
- Wiroa Rd Rd 3, Kerikeri, NTL
- Airport Avenue, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 4106
- Dunedin Airport, Dunedin, OTA
- Auckland Apt, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9256 8692
- Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, NTL
- Wellington Apt, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4388 7070
- Wanganui Airport, Whanganui, MWT
- Westport Airport, Westport, WTC
- Nelson, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 2299
- Woodbourne Airport, Blenheim, MBH
- New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth, TKI
- Hawke's Bay Airport, Napier, HKB
- 92 Airport Ave, Invercargill, STL
- +64 3218 2837
- Palmerston North Apt, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 6357 0921
- Tauranga Airport, Tauranga, BOP
- Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru, CAN
- Rotorua Airport, Rotorua, BOP
- Taupo Airport, Taupo, WKO
- Hokitika Aerodrome, Hokitika, WTC
- Christchurch Apt, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3358 6730
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Europcar car hire locations in New Zealand
20 Locations See all locations
- Terminal Building, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 5887
- Terminal Building, Dunedin, OTA
- +64 3486 2358
- 73 Shortland Street, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9379 5080
- Auckland AirportInternational & Domestic Terminal, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9275 0066
- Interisland Ferry TerminalOffice 8, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 8800
- 50 Port Road, Whangarei, NTL
- Whangarei AirportTerminal Building - Meet & Greet, Whangarei, NTL
- +64 9470 4000
- Greymouth Train Station, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 9980
- Terminal Building, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4380 6617
- Interislander Ferry Terminal290 Aotea Quay, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4473 0480
- Terminal Building, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3265 5201
- Terminal Building - Meet & Greet, Blenheim, MBH
- +64 3573 8800
- Terminal -go To Pegasus Rental DeskTerminal Building, New Plymouth, TKI
- +64 273 585 262
- Terminal Building, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 8818
- Terminal BuildingMeet & Greet Only, Invercargill, STL
- +64 3486 2358
- Terminal BuildingPalmerston North Airport, Palmerston North, MWT
- +64 6260 2320
- Jean Batten Drive & Hewletts Rd, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7574 2943
- Terminal-go To Pacific Auto Rental, Tauranga, BOP
- +64 7574 2943
- Terminal Building - Meet & Greet, Rotorua, BOP
- +64 647 346 1720
- Christchurch International TerminalArrivals Area, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3357 9202
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EZI car hire locations in New Zealand
13 Locations See all locations
- Kerikeri/Boi Airport, Kerikeri, NTL
- Sir Henry Wringley Drive, Queenstown, OTA
- Miller Road, Dunedin, OTA
- 167 Beach Rd, Auckland, AUK
- 7 Percival Gull Place, Auckland Airport, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9254 4397
- 11, Auckland Street, Picton, MBH
- 154 Mackay Street, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 800 439 473
- Freight Drive, Wellington, WGN
- Airport Drive, Palmerston North, MWT
- 732, Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North, MWT
- 1234, Fenton Street, Rotorua, BOP
- Durey Road, Christchurch, CAN
- 238 Roydvale AvenueBurnside, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 800 439 473
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Apex car hire locations in New Zealand
13 Locations See all locations
- 32 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3451 0583
- 26 Shotover St, Queenstown, Queenstown, OTA
- +64 3442 8040
- 46 Verissimo Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9257 0292
- Shop 62,206Victoria Street,Auckland, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9307 1063
- Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 7009
- 29 Auckland St, Picton, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 7009
- 164 Mackay St, Greymouth, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 3768 0785
- 363 Broadway, Mirimar, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4388 6581
- 186 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington, WGN
- +64 4385 2163
- 4 Trent Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, NSN
- +64 3547 6800
- 11a Thames Street, Pandora, Napier, HKB
- +64 6835 5410
- 28 Ron Guthrie Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3357 4536
- 150 Kilmore Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 3363 3001
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Ace Rental Cars car hire locations in New Zealand
12 Locations See all locations
- Sir Henry Wringley Drive, Queenstown, OTA
- Dunedin Airport - Hertz Rent a car counter, Dunedin, OTA
- Bodyline Panel And Paint, 6 Wharf Street, Dunedin, OTA
- Auckland Airport, Auckland, AUK
- 39, The Strand, Auckland, AUK
- +64 9303 3112
- Picton airport, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 8939
- Picton Ferry Terminal, Booth 5, Picton, MBH
- +64 3573 8939
- 92 Tainui St, Greymouth, Greymouth, WTC
- +64 800 502 277
- Greymouth Seaside Top Ten Holiday Park, 2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth, WTC
- Freight Drive, Wellington, WGN
- Blenheim Airport - Hertz Booth, Blenheim, MBH
- Abros Place, Christchurch, CAN
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Bargain Car Rentals car hire locations in New Zealand
9 Locations See all locations
- Auckland Airport, Auckland, AUK
- 31 Beach Rd, Auckland, AUK
- +64 800 566 701
- 106 Sunnybrae Rd, Auckland, AUK
- +64 800 566 701
- 271 Great North Rd, Auckland, AUK
- +64 800 566 701
- 302 Onehunga Mall, Auckland, AUK
- +64 800 566 701
- Wellington Airport, Wellington, WGN
- 45 Abel Smith St, Wellington, WGN
- +64 800 566 701
- Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, CAN
- 515 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch, CAN
- +64 800 566 701
Top tips for hiring a car in New Zealand
Renting a car in New Zealand gives you several advantages over relying on public transportation. While buses go throughout much of the country, and the major cities are connected by trains and airports, going off the beaten track to experience New Zealand’s famous natural attractions—like the areas around Waipoua Forest and Milford Sound—requires your own vehicle.
Most of New Zealand is connected by roads that are paved and well-maintained; however, there are several gravel roads and off-road paths that travelers tend to take when exploring the outdoors. A car will be an acceptable rental option if you’re sticking to the cities, but for vast, rural areas and mountain passes, a four-by-four will be required, preferably with tire chains, which you can often add on to your reservation through companies like GO Rentals and JUCY.
According to the child restraint laws in New Zealand, your child must be secured in a car seat up until the age of seven. From seven to eight years old, they must be secured in a car seat if the vehicle has one already. From ages eight to 14, children must wear a seat belt if the vehicle is equipped with one; if not, the children must sit in the back of the vehicle.
A popular way to get around New Zealand is to rent a campervan, which are offered by most major rental companies in New Zealand, including Jucy and GO Rentals. A campervan not only often has four-by-four capabilities for off-roading, but they also allow visitors to camp out in nature and save money on accommodations during their time in New Zealand.
FAQs about hiring a car in New Zealand
What is the most popular car hire in New Zealand?
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in New Zealand.
What is the best car hire agency in New Zealand?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in New Zealand are EZI (10.0, 2 reviews), Smart Rent a Car (10.0, 1 reviews), and AeroDrive (10.0, 1 reviews).
How can I find a car hire near me in New Zealand?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Where should I hire a car in New Zealand?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in New Zealand are Auckland (55% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in New Zealand), Christchurch (32%) and Queenstown (7%).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in New Zealand?
On average hiring a car in New Zealand costs €157 per week (€22 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in New Zealand?
On average a car hire in New Zealand costs €674 per month (€22 per day).
What is driving like in New-Zealand?
In New Zealand, you’ll drive on the left side of the road. Roundabouts go clockwise, and there is an abundance of sheep in the countryside to watch out for. Other than that, driving in New Zealand is much like driving anywhere in Europe or in the United States. Also, there are many winding roads in New Zealand, so be sure to give yourself enough travel time if you’re in a rush.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in New-Zealand?
To legally rent a car in New Zealand, you must be over the age of 21. However, if you’re under the age of 25, many rental car companies will add a surcharge to your reservation. New drivers should also take note that you must have had your license for at least one year when renting in New Zealand. You can rent a car in this country with a valid driver’s license, so there’s no need to get an international driving permit if you don’t already have one.
How much does petrol cost in New-Zealand?
Getting petrol in New Zealand will cost you over twice what it costs in the United States. The price of a gallon of petrol in New Zealand is around 8.78 NZD (5.70 USD), while the price of petrol in the US is around 2.50 USD per gallon. Credit cards are commonly accepted at petrol stations in New Zealand, so you’ll likely not have to worry about carrying cash to the pump.
What are the speed limits in New-Zealand?
The speed limits in New Zealand range from 10 km/h to 110 km/h (6-68 mph), depending on the area you’re in. If you’re in a pedestrian zone, the limit will be 10 km/h (6 mph), with limits increasing the farther you get from pedestrian areas. In some rural areas, you’ll see a circular white sign with a diagonal black line through it. This sign means that the speed in the area is derestricted, and a general 100 km/h (62 mph) limit applies.
The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car hires for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 24 hours. Car hires are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some car hire providers charge additional fees for other services (gps, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car hire providers' sites.
