Cheap Car Hire in New Zealand from £7

To hire a small car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £31/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New Zealand (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£45/day). In fact, May is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £43/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New Zealand (~£27/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£64/day). In fact, May is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a medium car saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £69/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New Zealand (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£98/day). In fact, June is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a large car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £47/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New Zealand (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£71/day). In fact, May is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a SUV is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £79/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in New Zealand (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£165/day). In fact, June is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a van is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New Zealand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £48/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New Zealand (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£99/day). In fact, April is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a pickup truck is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £66/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New Zealand (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£142/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New Zealand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New Zealand, hiring a luxury car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in New Zealand?

  Get in the driver’s seat for an unforgettable holiday with your own hire car in New Zealand. Travellers who have a valid UK driving licence are permitted to drive in New Zealand for up to one year. You must carry your licence with you at all times when you are driving. The minimum age for car hire in New Zealand is generally 21 years old, but drivers up to 25 years old may need to pay a daily surcharge, depending on the New Zealand car hire company that you select. If you’re looking for cheap car hire in New Zealand, book online before you depart. If you have reserved a vehicle in advance, you can usually pick up your hire car in New Zealand at the airport on arrival or in the major cities.

• What are the rules for driving in New Zealand?

  In New Zealand, traffic travels on the left-hand side of the road. Speed limits are signposted in kilometres and are strictly enforced. The speed limit is normally 50 kph (31 mph) in built-up areas (less in school zones) and 100 kph (62 mph) on motorways. All modern vehicles are fitted with seat belts, which are compulsory for all occupants. If you’re travelling with children, they must use an appropriate child seat or booster, which can be requested as an extra with your car hire in New Zealand. For drivers over 20 years old, the blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, which is usually no more than two standard drinks. It is illegal for drivers to use a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. Some railroad crossings in rural areas do not have barriers, so you will need to make sure trains are not coming before you cross. Contact the New Zealand Transport Agency to find out more about road rules and recent law changes.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in New Zealand?

  If you’re planning to stay in the cities, compact cars such as the Toyota Corolla or Suzuki Swift are a top choice, as they are easy to drive and fuel efficient. Ready for a road trip to see the sights of the North and South Island? Modern estates such as the Toyota Camry or Nissan Altima offer plenty of leg and luggage room. For small groups looking for passenger van hire, you can book vehicles for up to 12 people, such as the Toyota HiAce. Sustainable car hire in New Zealand is also possible; zero emission electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf can be reserved from your car hire company. As most roads are in good condition, you won’t need a 4WD to discover this picturesque country, but luxury SUVs such as the Audi Q7 or Kia Sportage are also available from car hire locations in New Zealand.

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New Zealand?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZI (9.6 rating), Rental Cars 247 (9.5 rating) and Yesaway (9.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Zealand.

• What is the most popular car hire provider in New Zealand?

  When hiring a car in New Zealand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around £52/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is SUV, which starts as low as £13/day.

• What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in New Zealand?

  At £16/day, the cheapest car hire price in New Zealand was found in Auckland. On average, Wellington has the cheapest daily rental car price (£28/day), which is 33% below average price for cities in New Zealand.

• What side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

  In New Zealand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.