Cheap Car Hire in Auckland

What are the requirements to rent a car in Auckland?

Most companies offering car hire in Auckland require drivers to be at least 25 years old, while other companies need drivers to be at least 30 years old to rent vans or luxury cars. Depending on the company, there may be a young driver surcharge if you're under 25. Drivers should bring their driving licence and any other valid photo identification and a credit or debit card to pay for their economy car hire. If you have been in New Zealand for less than a year and hold a driving licence in English or a certified translation if the language is in another language, you can drive car hire in Auckland with an International Driving Permit.

What are the rules for driving in Auckland?

When driving your Auckland car hire, you must drive on the left, and all passengers must wear seat belts at all times. If you are visiting Auckland from another country and intend to hire a car, keep in mind that speed limits and distances are listed in kilometres. The national speed limit for streets in urban areas is 50 km/h (30 mph), 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways and outside of urban areas, and 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways and motorways. In New Zealand, the alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 years and over is 250 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath and the blood alcohol limit is 50 milligrams (mg) per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood. If you are under 20, the alcohol limit for drivers is zero.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Auckland?

When you look for cheap car hire in Auckland, we recommend booking compact car hire; a small car perfect for two people and their luggage, such as a Toyota Yaris or Corolla. If you require more specialised Auckland car hires, alternatives such as luxury car hire or passenger van hire are both available. Make sure to check for the right model before booking a car hire in Auckland to get the best features and price for your stay.

Where are the best places to park in Auckland?

You can find car parks in central Auckland city and CBD, such as the Downtown Car Park, Civic Car Park, or Victoria Street Car Park. There are also several open-air car parks around the CBD, such as Beresford Square Car Park and Garfield Street Car Park. Auckland has three zones when it comes to on-street parking. Zone One is located in the heart of the city and has the most expensive. Zone Two surrounds Zone One, with slightly lower parking prices, and Zone Three has the lowest price. You can make the most of your cheap car hire in Auckland by parking outside the zone time limits. Zone One usually has free parking after 22:00, and Zone Two and Three usually have free parking after 18:00. The zones don't have time limits, but they do have certain charges per hour.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Auckland?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Auckland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £11/day from Right Cars, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Auckland?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Auckland from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (£11/day), Scotties (£13/day), and Europcar (£19/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Auckland?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EZU Car Rental (10.0 rating), Thrifty (10.0 rating) and Hertz (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Auckland.

What are gas prices like in Auckland?

The average price of petrol in Auckland is £1.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £67 and £96 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Auckland for a week from Apex?

From Apex you can hire a car in Auckland from about £182 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Auckland for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 14% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 42 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Auckland.

Can I rent a car for a month in Auckland?

Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Auckland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Auckland for a month?

The average cost of a car hire in Auckland for a month is £782. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

How much is a car hire in Auckland for a weekend?

£23 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Auckland. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in June, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £44 per day.

What car do most people hire in Auckland?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Auckland is Economy (Hyundai Accent) based on our Cheapflights data.