Cheap Car Rentals in Dunedin from $33

To hire a small car in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $93/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$153/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dunedin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $110/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$192/day). In fact, August is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $175/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$247/day). In fact, September is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a large car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $116/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$201/day). In fact, August is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dunedin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $204/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$141/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$259/day). In fact, September is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a van is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a pickup truck in Dunedin, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $127/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Dunedin, New Zealand (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$225/day). In fact, September is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Dunedin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dunedin, hiring a pickup truck is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Dunedin pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$33/day

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• What are the requirements to rent a car in Dunedin?

  To make sure you're able to pick up a car rental in Dunedin, you'll need to be aware of a couple of requirements you need to meet to leave the lot with your car rental. You'll need to be 21 and have held your license for at least 12 months. Your licence must be an international driving licence or a local licence. If your license isn't in English, get an International Driving Permit with an English translation. Keep your confirmation details on hand, as well as the credit card used to make the online booking and a passport for photo identification. Make sure the credit card holder is present.

• What are the rules for driving in Dunedin?

  To keep yourself and other drivers safe, it's important to understand the local driving laws. Keeping updated with the local department of motor vehicles is a good way to be aware of sudden changes in local driving laws. Stick to the left-hand side of the road in Dunedin and pass on the right-hand side. You and all of the passengers will need to wear a seatbelt at all times and using a mobile phone is forbidden unless there's a hands-free device. Drinking and driving is prohibited in Dunedin and if you're caught, you could face jail time. Rather use public transport if you're going drinking.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Dunedin?

  The roads in New Zealand, including Dunedin, are in good condition and relatively easy to navigate. Choosing the right economy car rental for yourself is up to your own needs. When hitting the road for a long road trip through the mountains, you'll want to opt for a 4X4 in case you run into snow. If you're planning on sticking to the city and heading around with fewer passengers, choose a smaller cheap car rental like a mini or compact model to enjoy better handling and fuel efficiency.

• Where are the best places to park in Dunedin?

  You'll usually have no trouble finding parking unless you're driving your rental car in Dunedin during peak hours. Paid parking in the city can be on the street, in a building, or in an open-air car park. There are also smart parking signs throughout the city with electronic signs signalling whether you can park your rental car there or not. When parking by a parking meter on the street, be sure to display your receipt clearly on the dashboard.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Dunedin?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $66/day when booking a car hire in Dunedin. The absolute best deal a user found was for $40/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jun. 1.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Dunedin for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

  Ace Rental Cars is one of the top picks in Dunedin. They can have you in a hire car for about $418 per week on average.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Dunedin?

  Yes, renting a vehicle in Dunedin for a month is certainly possible.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Dunedin for a month?

  Generally, a month-long car rental in Dunedin can be found for about $1,790, with the average price for a rental being around $60 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 42% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Dunedin.

• How much is a car hire in Dunedin for a weekend?

  $59 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Dunedin, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Dunedin, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $113/day.