Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Auckland, New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 August 2026.
Most popular company | DISCOUNTNZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $3.35 |
Average price per day | $34 |
Cheapest price per day | $11 |
There are currently 166 hire locations operating in Auckland spread across 76 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Auckland is small car at $11 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$12+
Compact
$11+
SUV
$31+
People mover
$31+
Full-size SUV
$41+
Pick-up truck
$59+
Premium SUV
$75+
Supplier choice
$21+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Auckland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$86
February
$101
March
$71
April
$57
May
$39
June
$39
July
$46
August
$39
September
$41
October
$47
November
$59
December
$115
Avis
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Rental Cars 247
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Snap Rentals
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East Coast Car Rentals
NextCar
GO Rent A Car
Speedy Rentals
Right Cars
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Auckland, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $34/day when booking a car hire in Auckland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $9/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Aug. 29.
Hiring a car in Auckland for a week can be a great option for travel. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $218/week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Auckland for a month is certainly possible.
You can potentially save up to 78% on a month-long rental by booking with EZU Car Rental. EZU Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Auckland can cost you on average $936 a month or $31 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
For a weekend car hire in Auckland, you can expect the average price to be around $73. Usually a Compact hire in Auckland is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for September, it will cost approximately $54 per day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Auckland, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($6+).
Electric
$18+
Hybrid
$6+
Petrol/Diesel
$7+