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Car hire New Zealand

HireCars.co.uk New Zealand is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies. As a customer, you can always reserve your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Car rental offers in New Zealand

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in New Zealand.

Car type
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
SUV
Electric
Suzuki ift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki ift
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Go Rent
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 30 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 27 /day
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Suzuki ift
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Suzuki ift
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 41 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 52 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. Go Rent
    From £ 32 /day
Holden Trax
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
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Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 34 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 30 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Go Rent
    From £ 25 /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota C-HR
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota C-HR
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 27 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 33 /day
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 39 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 42 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota RAV4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV4
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 30 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 42 /day
Suzuki Vitara
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Vitara
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 28 /day
Toyota RAV4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 43 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 55 /day
Mitsubishi ASX
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi ASX
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 29 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 32 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 37 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 42 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 43 /day
Citroen C5 Aircross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C5 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 35 /day
Citroen C5 Aircross
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Citroen C5 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
Ford Ranger Double Cab
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger Double Cab
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 30 /day
Kia Sorento
Or similar
For example: Kia Sorento
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 33 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 33 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 46 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 36 /day
Mitsubishi Triton
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Triton
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 35 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Triton
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Triton
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 35 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 39 /day
Mitsubishi Triton
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Triton
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 40 /day
Ford Everest
Or similar
For example: Ford Everest
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 41 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 48 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 42 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 41 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 82 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 42 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 46 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 55 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 67 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 43 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 59 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 41 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 47 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 48 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 46 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 48 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 60 /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 48 /day
  2. Go Rent
    From £ 54 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 91 /day
Toyota Hiace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hiace
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 52 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 91 /day
Toyota Hiace
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Hiace
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 66 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 97 /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 76 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 125 /day
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 112 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota C-HR
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota C-HR
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 27 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 42 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 30 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Go Rent
    From £ 48 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 46 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 42 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 48 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 53 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

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Car hire Auckland
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From £ 16 /day
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Car hire Christchurch
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From £ 14 /day
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Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.3/10 out of 30

Very cheap, good car, somewhat near the airport...

We were visiting friends in Wellington, New Zealand and used 121, who arranged a rental voucher for 'Ace Rentals', a local firm. We got a very reasonable 2006 Nissan with about 80'000 miles on the clock which I am told is good for New Zealand. The only problem was the location, a good 15 minute drive from the airport, but there was a free shuttle so for the money we could not really complain. The car was well maintained and clean, and the staff very nice. I would definitely not call this 'Airport' rental though.
R
Raver123
Wellington Airport

great customer service

Picked us up at the airport and returned us as well. Car didn't have much get up an go but very economical. The owner helped us witha problem that we had with another car rental company on the north island.
m
manning
Christchurch Airport

Al's Australia trip

The only thing I didn't like was:- The original website offered excess cover insurance at 50% off. What it did not say was that this insurance was for use in Europe only and I had to pay Questor an additional sum to get cover for Australia...Make the web pages more honest !!! Otherwise the booking, the car, the pick up and the drop off was absolutely brilliant!!!!!
A
Alrobbo
Perth International Airport

great price

we hired the car through east coast rentals in Brisbane and from start to finish they did everything they could to make our driving experience the best it could be
m
mattoxby
Brisbane Airport

keep the cost down

Easy to use site. Only drawback is that you don't know who you are booking with until you have committed. You can always cancel, though if it doesn't suit. For instance, I wasn't aware that the firm selected was off airport until I received the confirmation. Didn't bother me, and the shuttle service was excellent.
s
stokesp
Brisbane Airport

Booking was smooth, car worked fine, price OK

I picked this car up from National in Melbourne, drove to Philip Island and Dandenongs and back, on a few dirt roads too, the car (a Holden) went well, OK on fuel, it was cheapest deal I could find, and the site gave me a few options from different companies, with details of the cars and the extras, what's not included and so on. It all went smoothly. The staff were a bit busy and abrupt but no probs when I brought it back.
B
BonnyS
Melbourne Airport

When to book a rental car in New Zealand

Car rental locations in New Zealand

HireCars.co.uk compares rental car prices at the following destinations

Auckland Christchurch Queenstown
Car hire New Zealand

Location information for New Zealand

New Zealand is best explored by rental car. HireCars.co.uk has over 101 pick-up locations in New Zealand. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

New Zealand is a traveller's dream, with two islands bursting with exciting adventures and activities. To maximise your visit to New Zealand, a rental car enables you to travel at your leisure and absorb the surroundings at your own pace.

You are never far from the coast in Auckland; this city nestled between two stunning bays enjoys its prime location. Its tallest building, the Sky Tower offers visitors a bird's eye view of the city.

Wellington also boasts a superb location overlooking the sea. After browsing the shops, enjoy dinner at one of Wellington's many restaurants or watch the sunset over the sandy Oriental Bay. The new, bold Te Papa museum allows visitors to experience the whole of New Zealand and is well worth a visit.

By cheap hire car in New Zealand, travel north to take in the Bay of Islands, where you can find the deserted Ninety Mile Beach and verdant Kauri forests.

The South Island offers visitors an equally impressive experience and exploring by hire car allows maximum enjoyment. The Marlborough Sounds will take your breath away and by following the remote west coast road you can see the Fox glaciers.

Queenstown offers a range of exciting activities that aren't for the faint hearted. Lake Wakitipu is nearby and the snow-capped Remarkables Range paint a dramatic backdrop for this lively tourist hub.

A few hours' drive by cheap hire car in New Zealand will lead you to Fiordland National Park, where you can experience a beautiful wilderness of mountains, ice and forests.

Practical information

  • Currency
    New Zealand dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Māori
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is HireCars.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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