Car rental in New Zealand

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New Zealand car rental at a glance

Most popular providerEzu Car Rental
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup
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Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in New Zealand could cost, we've pulled prices from Wellington.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in New Zealand is May, when the average cost per day is 16 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is 19 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in New Zealand is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in New Zealand could cost, we've pulled prices from Wellington.

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Car rental in New Zealand: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in New Zealand, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in New Zealand, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in New Zealand is Ezi. You can rent a car with them for 72 € on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Ezi, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in New Zealand depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in New Zealand, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in New Zealand. First, you need to decide where in New Zealand you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in New Zealand. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in New Zealand you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Auckland. On average, it costs 54 € per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is 17 € per day.