Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Auckland, New Zealand?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), EZU Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Thrifty (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Auckland, New Zealand.

What are gas prices like in Auckland, New Zealand?

The average gas price in Auckland, New Zealand is 37,350 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,680,761 ₫ and 2,427,766 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Auckland, New Zealand for a week from Mode Car & Camper Rentals?

Mode Car & Camper Rentals is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in Auckland, New Zealand. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about 11,447,968 ₫ per week.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Auckland, New Zealand for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 30% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 79 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Auckland, New Zealand.

Can I rent a car for a month in Auckland, New Zealand?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Auckland, New Zealand for a month is certainly possible.

What car do most people rent in Auckland, New Zealand?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Auckland, New Zealand is Economy (Toyota Yaris) based on our Cheapflights data.

Cheap Car Rentals in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

17 Jun — 24 Jun

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Sat 17/6

Noon

Sat 24/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Auckland, New Zealand?

January

1,362,461 ₫

February

1,644,350 ₫

March

1,456,424 ₫

April

1,127,554 ₫

May

704,721 ₫

June

728,212 ₫

July

916,138 ₫

August

798,684 ₫

September

869,156 ₫

October

916,138 ₫

November

1,198,026 ₫

December

1,620,859 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Auckland, New Zealand is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Auckland, New Zealand

Top rental agencies in Auckland, New Zealand

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Auckland, New Zealand area such as Thrifty, Budget and Avis. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2017

Very new and clean car. Smooth administration. Just perfect.

At the drop-off we had to give the keys to a guy in the car park with a little thrifty sticker on his shirt. We did not get any confirmation that we gave the car back nor that is was still in perfect conditions. It felt a bit weird afterward that we had nothing in your hands to proof that we brought the car back without any damage.

1 out of 1

Budget

9.3

Wonderful

11 reviews•5 locations

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8.0

Very good|Feb 2020

Easy pick up. Car was good

Didn't know we had to switch car during ferry crossing until friend told us. Could have missed.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

Very accommodating. Friendly staff! New and comfortable car! They also gave us a map and tips for driving on the left side of the road.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2017

The car specifications..

The guy at the reception of airport was challenging everything we had to say. Not polite.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2017

The car was large enough for my needs.

The price given to me online was not the price I was charged for and when I called the 800 number, the customer service office was closed. I feel I was charged more money because I was in a rush to catch my flight- Poor business practice by Budget. When I picked up the car, the service representatives had me sign that the car was not damaged before even receiving the keys. I asked if there was damage, could I come back and fill out the form to reflect that, and they said "yes"... but the second I received my keys they shut the gates and left for the day. I asked why the price on the document they gave me was different than what I received online and they told me I'd only be charged the additional amount if I returned the car with less than a full tank of gas. The car was returned full and I was still charged more money than quoted online.

5.2

Fair|Mar 2017

Clean ride

When other rental car companies quoted me it was an all inclusive cost, it wasn't clearly noted that the car was a manual and the price didn't include insurance. So when I actually picked up the car they gouged me on both of those and the quotes price was more than doubled. I had somewhere to be and didn't have much of a choice. Feel like they knew that and really took advantage with the price.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2017

Very nice people. Couldn't do enough for us

1 out of 4

Avis

8.4

Very good

16 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The car was an excellant choice for the New Zealand roads, nimble and quick when needed. the staff of the agency was very helpful and informative. Over all an excellant experience.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Excellent overall

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2020

A great experience. Highly recommend!

5.2

Fair|Jul 2019

staffs needs more training, they gave me wrong information caused me waisted 1.5 hours and extra Uber ride between 2 drop off locations.

The online disclosure were not clare. I booked one way trip from Auckland to Christchurch for total 7 days. The disclosure shows I can take the rental car from north island to south island by ferry. However, I was told I can not take the car on ferry when I got to counter picking up the car...

8.4

Very good|Jan 2019

No receipt on arrival, very poor signage, had to drop car and then find our way into terminal to check out.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2019

Pickup and drop off were easy. Car was in great conditions and clean.

n/a

1 out of 6

Snap Rentals

8.3

Very good

2 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Very simple pickup and drop off. Only issue we had was adding our name to use gps

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Avoid at all costs. Gave us a car with windshields wipers that were broken. We contacted branch manager Rachel and was promised a phone call twice. Rachel received the message but decided customer safety was not her concern and did not return my call or email for the past 3 business days and counting. You would think that a car that is not road-safe during rainy season would be a priority to her but it is not. We also waited an hour for our car rental. Pickup was for noon and we didn't leave until past 1. I was the first from my group to arrive and yet one of the last to get my car. They told me it would be a 10 minute wait but it was much longer than that. Car provided was in poor condition and unsafe to drive. Their response to poor reviews is always the same. They ask you to email them but then don't actually resolve the issue.

1 out of 1

Ace Rental Cars

8.0

Very good

1 review•3 locations

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Apex

8.0

Very good

1 review•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

After much searching we found the car we had been looking for - an 8-seater to carry six of us and our baggage. We were extremely happy with the Hyundai Imax that was provided for us which was in top running condition. It also met our requirement of pickup at Auckland and drop off at Christchurch with a trans-shipment over the ferry at Wellington. The rates were the most competitive and the vehicle was a new one, having done just over 30,000 kms. It had a fuel efficiency of approx 10 km to a litre. Even the last row seat was comfortable and the vehicle had a good ride comfort. The boot was spacious and adequate for six suitcases and an equal number of handbags. One small issue nagged us though once in a while - the left side rear door would at times not open from the inside even though the child-lock was not in the on position. Overall, a very happy and comfortable experience.

1 out of 1

Hertz

7.7

Good

24 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very good|Mar 2023

Car was a little dirty inside when received, but drove great for us & the staff was friendly & helpful. I will add that when returning it, they noticed a small chip in the windshield (from a rock or something) - at first I was charged for damages, but they later refunded them, so thank you Hertz!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Booked and paid for an expensive pick-up truck with canopy for a 1 month camping trip in New Zealand. Called 4 days before arrival to be sure the vehicle reserved would be available and was assured it was. On arrival with lots of gear, we were told the vehicle reserved was not available and was given a car. I was told if I waited in Auckland for a day or two, the reserved vehicle would become available. Took a local hotel and waited...never received the promised call and no one answered or returned our calls. Finally we left Auckland and kept the car. No refund of price difference was offered either (Aprox $800.00).

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The pickup experience was really poor. The solo man staffing the pickup location was not trained on how the car’s systems should work, leaving us to troubleshoot. This meant that when we found an issue he got extremely flustered, both because he didn’t know how to fix it and because he had 8+ customers waiting in line behind us. He did his best, but he wasn’t set up for success and the experience got the rental off to a bad start.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I had rented a car months in advance. My flight was delayed by a few days so I attempted to contact Hertz. Since I was delayed I asked if my car could be held for a few days (remember it's already paid for). They said they were unable to help me and I'd have to rebook it costing me a thousand dollars more. It turned into a headache and to be frank their outsourcing of customer service was dreadful.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Better signage at the Auckland airport regarding the location of the rental car return would be very beneficial for people unfamiliar with the airport. Once in the return area an attendant to help find a parking spot that was a Hertz designated or at least better signage would also be beneficial to people unfamiliar with the process. These things may not be in your control but my perspective would improve the experience for me.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

On the afternoon of February 23rd, the attitude of the woman who responded when picking up a car at New Zealand Auckland Airport was the worst. I can’t feel motivated to work without being amiable.

1 out of 8

Dollar

6.0

Okay

4 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Need to warn drivers of the Polestar e car they there is a chance that the rear hand brake makes a noise when you start out. This would have saved us having to travel back to depot to get it checked out

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

They cancelled our reservation three weeks prior to our trip - no reason - and we paid double to get another car

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2018

Very easy pick up and drop off procedure

Didn't realise depot is not on airport grounds but very close and easy to get to via shuttle bus

2.0

Poor|May 2018

My reservation was never found by dollar when we arrived. Had to rebook the reservation and it delayed us 2 hours. Not dollars fault. It was kayaks. Jazz at Dollar was very accommodating and helped us get a car.

1 out of 2