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Cheap Car Rental for New Zealand (South/North Island)
Rent a car in New Zealand and explore the North Island and the South Island with utmost ease at the cheapest prices offered by VIPCars. The low-cost rentals are made possible due to the huge network of suppliers we have on both the islands of the country. Where public transit or taxis might not be ideal when you are looking to save some time, self-drive rental cars are the best solution in terms of affordability and freedom. Both the islands have beautiful sceneries, adventure sports, and culturally authentic experiences that you would not want to miss, and renting a car is the only way you can make the best out of the trip in NZ.
Through VIP Cars’ platform, you can reserve a car rental just within 3 easy steps – Search, Compare, Book! The given search box allows you to search for a location nearest to your arrival in the country, then make car rental comparisons through suppliers available (helping you select the best deal) and book your NZ car rental on the final step.
Why Rent a Car in New Zealand?
- New Zealand is an island country located in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean and comprises spectacular and diverse natural beauty - spiky mountains, pristine trout-filled lakes, beautiful beaches, and active volcanic zones. All of these are located far apart from each other, so with a car rental you have the liberty to cover as many locations as you like within a set budget and time duration.
- Be it a business trip or a leisure trip, with a wide variety of vehicles offered at VIP Cars you can book a deal best suiting your trip type. Making the overall journey easier and more comfortable.
| Deal Types for NZ: | Short-term, weekly, monthly, long-term car rentals |
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| Top Car Types: | Economy, 8 seater car rental, SUVs, luxury car rentals |
Best Car Rental Companies in New Zealand
VIPCars has an association with some of the topmost car rental brands in New Zealand. Our platform offers car rental comparisons through several suppliers, so you can select the one that best suits your requirements. With a variety of deals right in front of you, on a single platform, it becomes easier to scroll and compare. Based on general preferences like supplier, car type, and fuel type, you can apply filters and refine your search. With each deal you also get inclusions like Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Waiver (THW), local taxes, breakage assistance, unlimited mileage, etc. to help you save more. Following are some of the topmost car rental companies in New Zealand providing quality cars:
Europcar
Hertz
Thrifty
Go Rentals
Ace Rental Cars
Enterprise
National
Sixt
Alamo
AutoUnion
Bargain Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
FlexWays
Self-drive Car Rental Categories in New Zealand
We offer the widest variety of car rental types in New Zealand with the help of our partner suppliers. Hence, no matter if you are a business traveler looking for a luxury car rental in New Zealand, an adventurer pinning for an SUV, a road trip fanatic searching a minivan or a 4x4 for some adventure, or looking for an open-air experience with a convertible car rental, we have it all.
Below are the car rental categories for New Zealand you can consider reserving according to your trip type.
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Minivan
A multi-people carrier can carry 8 to 15 people and comes with even more luggage space and more amenities. Vans/minivans are the best if traveling in a bigger group.
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SUV
If you are traveling with equipment for skiing or other gear for some adventure on a beach or a national park, an SUV rental is highly recommended.
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Luxury
A luxury car rental in New Zealand is mostly opted by business travelers. Simply, travelers looking for the utmost comfort can utilize the features of a luxury car.
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Convertible
A convertible car rental in New Zealand is best for coastal drives when you wish to travel as a couple or a small group of up to 4 people.
Tips for Renting a Car in New Zealand
For essential questions like 'What do I need to hire a car in New Zealand?’ or 'Do I need a credit card to rent a car in NZ?’ here we are covering some basic documents and requirements that every renter – no matter the nationality – will need to possess to successfully rent a car in New Zealand.
The typical minimum age to rent a car in New Zealand is 21 years but some suppliers might even allow drivers of 18 years of age to rent a car. Drivers under 25 years old have to pay the Young Driver Surcharge in most cases.
- Drivers need to carry their original and valid Driver’s License (DL). The required years the DL has to be valid for shall depend upon the supplier.
- If your original DL is not printed in the Roman alphabet, you will need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) for renting a car in New Zealand.
- The license has to be presented in a physical form as digital copies will not be accepted.
- Most suppliers require a credit card in the name of the main driver to hold a security deposit which is refunded once the rental is completed.
- The credit card must have sufficient funds in the card. You can find the amount required mentioned in the supplier Rental Terms on VIP Cars’ search page.
- If you do not have one, contact our 24/7 customer support for further assistance.
Car Rental Pick-up/Drop-off Locations in New Zealand
New Zealand - 'Home to Middle Earth’ as the Lord-of-the-Ring-fanatics call it - is truly magnificent. The whole country is fascinating, no matter which NZ island you are looking to explore. This naturally beautiful country makes for a trip of a lifetime – from exploring its cultural habitat, white sand beaches, and glaciers to having adventures like skiing, kayaking, and bungee jumping, New Zealand offers a variety of things to do. As for a ride, VIP Cars has you covered with a network of suppliers in different locations in NZ, so you have the convenience of picking up and dropping off the car without any hassle.
Below are some of the most popular locations where car rentals take place, the full list of available locations can be accessed through the search form:
- Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Christchurch Airport (CHC)
- Wellington Airport (WLG)
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Dunedin Airport (DUD)
- Gisborne Airport (GIS)
- Rotorua Airport (ROT)
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
New Zealand Car Rental - Deal Types
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Short-term Car Rental
The minimum duration to rent a car is 24 hours which is a day’s duration. With VIP Cars weekend rental deals along with week-long deals are popular as short-term car rentals. If you wish to return the car before 24 hours, the cost will still be for the whole day.
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Weekly Car Rentals NZ
Mostly people on a vacation or a business trip choose the weekly deals. When looking for a weekly rental deal in New Zealand, book through us, as we provide the easiest booking process along with a wide variety of car categories.
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Long-term Car Rental
From the duration of a month, 2 months, 3 months to 6 months, and more, long-term car rental deals are quite popular in New Zealand among travelers. You can easily book a monthly rental and enjoy the cheapest possible prices only through VIP Cars.
One-way Car Rental in New Zealand
With VIPCars, one-way car rental in New Zealand is possible, where you can pick up the vehicle at one car rental center and drop it off at any other downtown or airport. Most suppliers only allow the rentals to be driven on the same island, but there are very few suppliers that might let you take the car on a ferry at your own expense. You can get in touch with our 24/7 customer support to get more information on the same as there are very specific instructions you need to follow.
Our New Zealand car rental suppliers only allow domestic one-way car rentals. If you have any queries as to what are the conditions for renting a car in New Zealand, you can refer to the supplier 'Rental Terms’ on the search result page along with the cars.
Popular One-way Trips in New Zealand
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Auckland to Wellington
Distance: 641.5 km Route: via SH 1 and SH 1 -
Christchurch to Queenstown
Distance: 481.9 km Route: via State Hwy 8 -
Wellington to New Plymouth
Distance: 353.0 km Route: via SH 1 and State Hwy 3 -
Rotorua to Auckland
Distance: 226.6 km Route: via SH 1
Tips for Driving a Car Rental in New Zealand
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Driving lane
You must drive on the left side of the road, and overtake on the right.
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Mobile phones while driving car rental in NZ
Using mobile while driving is an offense in NZ, you will have to park your car somewhere to do so.
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Driving a rental car during winters in NZ
Snow and ice make roads slippery, so make sure that you have proper snow chains for your travels. You can request it at the time of car rental booking.
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Wear a Seat-belt at all times
A gentle reminder, do wear a seatbelt for your own safety and use proper restraint systems for children and toddlers.
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Speed limits while driving in New Zealand
Look out for the speed limit signs on the sides of the roads; these signs usually have a red ring in which the speed limit is written. Also, take note that in NZ Speed limit is measured in km/hr.
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Drinking Driving
It is highly suggested to not drink and drive for your own safety and as the regulations are quite strict in New Zealand, you may get booked for it.
FAQs - Car Hire New Zealand
To book a cheap car rental in New Zealand make sure to reserve well in advance. The earlier you book the cheaper the rates for cars are. VIPCars offers guaranteed cheapest car rental prices, so make a booking through us to avail the maximum benefit.
You will need a Driver’s License (DL), an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your DL is not in the Roman alphabet, and proof of identity to rent a car in New Zealand. You will also need a credit card in the main driver’s name to pay the security deposit and a Confirmation Rental Voucher at the rental desk to make a pick-up.
Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch are some of the most popular locations for car rentals in New Zealand. Renters mostly prefer to rent cars at the airports of these mentioned cities.
SUV rentals are the most popularly booked category in New Zealand. The most suitable car type for you would depend upon your itinerary. Where economy/compact cars are the best for budget traveling and luxury car rentals in New Zealand are chosen for comfort. If traveling in a bigger group rent a van/minivan which has 7 seater, 8 seater, 9 seater, or 10-12 seater capacity.
Yes, you can reserve a luxury car rental in Auckland. Auckland is one of the most popular tourist cities and car rentals have become the best choice to travel around.
Reserve your rental car through VIP Cars and avail the cheapest possible prices. We collaborate with suppliers that have a great reputation in the country and offer a price comparison platform for ease of booking.
Luxury car rentals booked through VIPCars.com in Wellington are the cheapest. We allow our customers to apply filters for luxury rental deals making the booking process simpler.
There are a few suppliers that might allow renters below the age of 21 years to rent a car in New Zealand. The minimum age in these cases remains 18 years. As there are further conditions applied for young drivers it the best to check the supplier Rental Terms for precise information.
In most of the locations like Auckland Airport and downtown, there are vans available to rent. Be it a 7 seater van you wish to rent or an 8 seater van, we at VIP Cars offer the best deals through the top-most companies on a single platform.
Search for the preferred location near you through the search box of VIPCars.com and with a click of a button you shall be directed to all the available deals. From economy to luxury car rentals we have great choices you can make while comparing through top suppliers.