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What is the cheapest rental car agency in New Zealand?
According to our data, North Car Rental is the cheapest rental car agency in New Zealand. Users who book a rental car with North Car Rental often find prices below the C$ 51 average daily rate each day. Depending on the city you visit, what type of car you’re interested in, and the length of your rental, you could find prices for as low as C$ 9 each day when booking with North Car Rental.
What is the most popular rental car agency in New Zealand?
Mode is currently the most popular car rental company in New Zealand, with 32% of users selecting their services in the past month. Mode is also popular due to their 26 reviews and average customer satisfaction score of 8.0 out of 10. Keep in mind that your destination within New Zealand might not have any Mode car rental centres, so you should always have a backup agency in mind.
What car rental company in New Zealand has the most locations?
Thrifty has more car rental locations within New Zealand than any other agency. With 65 locations scattered throughout the country, you are bound to find one of their rental car centres either at your destination airport or within the city. If you haven’t picked a city to visit, Auckland is the most popular destination at the moment. Auckland also has 5 Thrifty rental car centres.
What is the most popular type of rental car in New Zealand?
Travellers to New Zealand usually opt for a SUV as their rental car of choice. This may be due to the weather during their stay, the activities they have planned, or their budget. In the past 30 days, 45% of our users rented a SUV for their trip to New Zealand at an average cost of C$ 71 per day.
New Zealand car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in New Zealand that's right for you
Small cars
C$ 22 - C$ 79
All Car Types
C$ 44 - C$ 115
The average price of a small car rental in New Zealand is C$ 47. The cheapest time to rent a small car in New Zealand is in June. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 22 per day. A small car rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in New Zealand is C$ 65. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in New Zealand is in June. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 37 per day. A medium car rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in New Zealand is C$ 102. The cheapest time to rent a large car in New Zealand is in May. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 69 per day. A large car rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in New Zealand is C$ 69. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in New Zealand is in May. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 38 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% more expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in New Zealand is C$ 102. The cheapest time to rent a van in New Zealand is in September. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 57 per day. A van rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pick-up truck rental in New Zealand is C$ 92. The cheapest time to rent a pick-up truck in New Zealand is in June. The price is 58% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 39 per day. A pick-up truck rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Zealand pick-up truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in New Zealand is C$ 80. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in New Zealand is in July. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 43 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in New Zealand. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Zealand can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So easy and hassle free Apex team were very accommodating and very helpful, definitely will hire again from Apex . Great value for money, thank you Apex.
8.0
Very good|Mar 2023
Everything was fine.
8.0
Very good|Mar 2023
Nice rental.Very curtious.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
Allowed for an early pick-up of the car. Car was spacious and clean.
The pricing at Acer Car Rental is unclear compared to other car rental companies. My boyfriend initially thought we secured a deal for $660. However, we had to purchase additional insurance for $118.05 to avoid a $4,999 liability in case of any damage to the car. We were also charged $180 for dropping the car off at a different location, which unexpectedly increased to $211.74 upon pick-up due to a "service fee." Additionally, a $479.99 bond was required at pick-up, which, frustratingly, has not been returned even five days after we dropped off the car. In total, the costs amounted to $989.79 plus the $479.99 bond, making this a far cry from the initial $660 deal we anticipated. In conclusion, I find Acer Car Rental to be speculative in its practices, operating without professionalism or good faith.
8.0
Very good|Oct 2024
Very nice and easy
8.0
Very good|Jan 2024
Good service and good value for money.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Easy from booking to collecting car and dropping off again. Friendly staff at the collection point. Thank you.
Pick up was quick and easy as was the drop off. Friendly and helpful staff. Our only wish is that the inside of the vehicle would have been cleaned better. It was vacuumed and litter free but the leather seats and interior windows needed cleaning/wipe down.
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
I have been charged for 1.45 hours almost the same price as I paid for the car for 24 hours. I was told that up to 59 mins late back would be a grace period, and I explained by circumstances. Disappointing to have such a steep charge, will not be using Hertz again.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
The customer service rep in Blenheim was friendly, courteous and very helpful. Car was clean, economical to drive and reliable. Would definitely hire a car again.
6.0
Okay|Apr 2023
Staff were great. Sadly we chose a vehicle that wasn't really suited to our needs. Our mistake, not Hertz.
Pick up wasn’t very smooth, had to wait longer than expected.
6.0
Okay|Sep 2023
I had a late pickup when it was dark and raining so I was unable to check the car properly. The next day I was shocked to see the number of scratches on the paintwork. I called the Nelson airport office and was told they could send through some photos from your files so I could verify that the scratches had already been noted. The email/link to photos did not reach me. I was also told that scratches are regarded as wear and tear but there was one significant long scratch that I was particularly concerned about. The next day I noticed a dent in the passenger door. I took a photo and I think I called again. Basically for the whole of the hire I had anxiety and uncertainty whether I would be charged the excess for repairs to the dent or the scratches, that I hadn’t seen when I picked the car up. I was unsure whether I would be held responsible even though I had taken care where I parked the car and certainly wasn’t aware of causing any of the scratches or dent myself. I won’t be picking up hire cars in the future when it is dark but I also think the check over of the car should have been done with one of your staff. The fact that Budget regards scratches and dents as general wear and tear is up to you but it doesn’t help your customers if they pick up cars late and during bad weather making it impossible to check over the car adequately. Apart from this, I was pleased with the car and pickup/drop off was very straightforward.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great!
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Nice clean car, felt safe with the rental car. easy pick up and drop off
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Great until i extended the trip. My invoice at the end doubled the cost of my rental for a one day extension.
The easiest and friendliest car rental process ever! Booked online for Nelson Airport pickup and return Feb ‘24. Cheerful and helpful man at the desk. No surprises. Smooth process. But be aware that there is an extra surcharge for the airport ( ours was $45).
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2024
Auckland airport is in renovation and you have to walk from car return area to terminal about 1/4 mile. My wife has bad ankle so not ideal return experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
They were one of the few companies that remained open late so we could pick up our car the night we arrived.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
It was a very good experience with this rental car company, certainly I will be first choice if I need one again. Thank you for the excellent service.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Helpful and pleasant woman at the airport. Great comfortable car. Fun to drive and good gas mileage.
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Very easy process all around. No hassle at all, comfortable and very clean car. Operation instructions for the car (EV) would have been helpful.
Didn’t realize you needed a New Zealand gas card to purchase gas. We wished agents would have notified us of this as we rented our car.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
All the staff are very helpful and friendly. Had a minor issue but staff sorted it out quickly and efficiently. All the staff at Avis Kerikeri are the shining stars for Avis.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Very good service..the vehicle we hired was very clean,comfortable and economical. Plenty of room for extra passengers and luggage.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
We only rented for 1 1/2 days and it was Very Expensive because of the one way charge. Would not normally do but this was a once in a lifetime trip.
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Friendly staff for pick up and drop off. Clean car in great condition. Flexible staff when I extended reservation for a day.
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
The car was an excellant choice for the New Zealand roads, nimble and quick when needed. the staff of the agency was very helpful and informative. Over all an excellant experience.
At the time of drop of vehicle and subsequently till date too, no invoice and details have been provided for amount charged against the security deposit originally retained by Ezi.
Good deal,, good service, recommend to all traveler
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Maybe discount next time:)
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
All good!
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Car rental in New Zealand
Learn everything there is to know about renting 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?
You are required by law to drive on the left when you visit New Zealand. Not abiding by this law can result in traffic tickets, car accidents, or both.
How good are the roads in New Zealand?
As of 2019, New Zealand ranked 43 out of 137 countries for road quality. New Zealand received a road quality score of 4.7, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.
What is the drinking and driving limit in New Zealand?
0.05% 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. New Zealand has strict laws against individuals who drink and drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.
How much does gasoline cost in New Zealand?
On average, you can expect to pay C$ 2.24 per liter for gasoline in New Zealand. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and gas prices may vary across the country. If you aren’t set on renting a car in New Zealand, then consider Kuwait. Gasoline prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at C$ 0.47 per liter as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that gas prices can be expensive at around C$ 4.88 per liter.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in New Zealand?
Prices for cars in New Zealand are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in New Zealand?
As of July 2025, there are 823 operators available to choose from for cars in New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in New Zealand?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including New Zealand. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company 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 have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We 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 rental in New Zealand?
Booking a car rental 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 rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in New Zealand?
momondo makes it easier for you to find great car rentals 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 rental deals in New Zealand with free cancellation?
Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for New Zealand and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in New Zealand on momondo?
Fair fuel policies are specifically available to select on momondo, allowing you to refine your search for rental cars in New Zealand.
Can I find a car rental in New Zealand which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in New Zealand on momondo.
Can I search for rental cars in New Zealand with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on rental cars in New Zealand on momondo.
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