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Car hire prices in New Zealand
£58–68A DAY · TYPICAL RANGE
COMPACT · NOVEMBER · 2 AIRPORTS
COMPACT · NOVEMBER · 2 AIRPORTS
Auckland is the cheapest airport in New Zealand at £58 a day for a Compact in November 2026; Queenstown is the most expensive at £68. From 180,709 New Zealand prices since 2023.
THE PATTERN
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At 2 of the 2 airports in New Zealand we hold a booking curve for, prices fall as pickup approaches.
EVERY AIRPORT IN NEW ZEALAND · TYPICALA DAY · NOVEMBERGREEN CHEAPEST · RED MOST EXPENSIVE
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in November 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked.
EVERY PRICE IN NEW ZEALAND · NOVEMBERMEDIAN A DAY · 7-DAY SATURDAY HIRE · UK RENTER
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland AKL | £35 | £41 | £58 | £74 | £100 | £97 | £114 |
| Queenstown ZQN | — | £62 | £68 | £78 | £110 | £86 | £115 |
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