Daily Car Hire Rates in New Zealand
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Economy
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Compact
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Standard
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Mini
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Fullsize
*daily rates in New Zealand based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.
New Zealand is a vast country and therefore hiring a car to travel around is a popular choice, as it means you don't have to rely on public transport or pay out on expensive taxi fares. Rhino has a large number of locations for car hire pick up all over New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Wellington Airport, Hamilton and Christchurch. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure we will have a car to meet your requirements.
If you're on a tight budget we have a good range of economy car hire in New Zealand to choose from including such models as the Ford Fiesta or Hyundai Getz. If you are looking to go off road and explore then we have some robust SUVs to choose from like the Ford Territory, Toyota Hilux or Toyota Rav4. Our booking engine is simple to use, safe and secure and will provide you with a quote in moments.
Minimum Age Requirements for Car Hire in New Zealand
Generally speaking the minimum age to rent a car in New Zealand is 21, however there are some car hire companies that will rent a car to under 21 year olds. If you are between the ages of 21-25 and wishing to hire a car in New Zealand, please bear in mind that a young driver surcharge will sometimes be added. These can vary between car hire companies with more details shown in the table below:
Car hire supplier
Ace Rental Cars
Avis
East Coast Rentals
Budget
Europcar
GO Rentals
Hertz
Minimum age
18
21
21
21
21
21
18-20
21
Young driver supplement/day
(under 25)
0
0
8.80 NZD
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28.75 NZD
0
20.00 NZD
0
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for todays best prices.
Customer questions about New Zealand car hire
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Hi, what is the excess on the vehicles please?
Hi, the excess varies between rentals agents and car types, you can check the specifics for any car by clicking on 'T&C's at the quote stage per car and navigate to 'Excess and Deposit' and it will be shown here.
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Hi, I have just emailed myself a quote for a rental at Wellington airport, can u tel me how long is the quote valid?
Hello, the price should be valid for 24 hours from time of quote, however our rates do change daily as you approach the collection date so it's wise to book as far in advance as possible. You can cancel for free up until 48 hours prior to pick up should your plans change.
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Hello, I had looked the other day and found a deal where you also included cover for the excess. arriving 23/2 Auckland Airport but do not need the car till morning of 26/3 in city centre, leaving on 21/4 from Auckland Airport. do you still have this deal available was around £630 depending on when we picked it up
Hi, please bear with me whilst I just check. There will likely be a one way fee involved as you are returning to the airport and not the same place of pick up, however I can check that also for you.
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New Zealand Car Hire - Did You Know?
- The Maori culture first evolved in New Zealand back in 1250-1300 AD when Polynesians settled there.
- People from New Zealand are often referred to as Kiwis.
- Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand which translates as 'land of the long white cloud'.
- New Zealand is one of the top five dairy exporters in the world.
- The world's first commercial bungee jump took place in Queenstown in New Zealand in 1988.
Fuel Prices in New Zealand by Month
| Month, Year | Diesel €/ltr | Unleaded €/ltr |
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Jun , 2019
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0.91
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1.33
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May , 2019
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0.96
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1.42
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Apr , 2019
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1.02
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1.46
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Mar , 2019
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0.98
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1.35
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Feb , 2019
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0.90
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1.31
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Jan , 2019
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0.90
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1.28
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New Zealand Mini Guide
New Zealand can be found sitting in the Pacific Ocean and is made up of two separate islands, North Island and South Island, along with a number of much smaller islands. In a similar fashion to
Australia, New Zealand has been almost entirely isolated geographically since the beginning of the world. This has led to extremely different varieties of plant and animal life than are found around the rest of the globe, making New Zealand something of a nature lovers dream. The indigenous people are the Maori, and still maintain their traditions and practices through to modern-day, with very little change.
The capital city of New Zealand is
Wellington, although it is only the second largest urban area in the country. It is also the most highly populated capital city in the entire Oceania region as well as being the most southern capital in the world. The overall shape of Wellington is defined by the mountainous terrain which surrounds it, which has forced the city to develop in a way which has had to take advantage of terrain features, and exploit almost every area of flat land available. Wellington is served by Wellington International Airport, which is a few miles outside of the city itself and makes an excellent place to pick up a hire vehicle if you are intending to use one to explore the surrounding area.
Movie and fantasy buffs can indulge their tastes by taking a tour of many of the areas and places in which the blockbuster movie trilogy Lord of the Rings was filmed. Situated to the north of Wellington about an hour's drive away is the Rimutaka Forest Park, this is an extremely popular mountain biking area.
The city of
Auckland is New Zealand's second city, although the area of Greater Auckland is in fact the largest and most highly populated urban area in the nation, and is home to almost 1.5 million people, which is over a quarter of the entire population of New Zealand.
A short distance and an easy drive from Auckland are the Waitomo Caves and
Rotorua. The caves are populated by glow worms, feature stalactites, mud pools and bubbling geysers. The caves have been formed over thousands of years by the water which slowly filters down from the surface. Throughout most of the year visitors can also take a boat ride through the caves and the glow worm grotto, an area of the caves where glow worms cluster upon the cave roof.
Close to the caves is the Agrodome, an entirely different experience where visitors can watch sheepdogs being trained to herd sheep and experience first-hand how it is to shear one of these woolly animals. All in all a visit to New Zealand is sure to give you a holiday experience quite unlike any other, it's two primary towns exhibit characters widely apart, almost two holidays in one if you choose to visit both locations.
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