Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in New Zealand is Luxury.
Compare across companies
The most popular car rental company in New Zealand is mode rentals. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with mode rentals.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are ฿493 a day and ฿1,335 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in New Zealand you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of New Zealand. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in New Zealand is Auckland. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Auckland.
Rent a car long term in New Zealand
Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in New Zealand with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.