Auckland car hires from $15

Especially for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side of the road, a smaller compact car is recommended, as it makes maneuvering through the lanes and roads in Auckland easier. As road conditions are mostly good in and around Auckland, a 4-wheel drive car is only necessary if you want to venture out into the deeper nature of New Zealand, where country roads can turn into gravel paths.

The speed limits are given in kilometers per hour and in areas with pedestrian traffic, the maximum is 30 kph (18 mph). In residential areas, the maximum speed is between 40 and 50 kph (24-31 mph), 80 kph (50 mph) on country roads, and up to 110 kph (68 mph) on motorways. Despite these regulations, always check the posted signs and adhere to the given speed limit.

From on-street parking to parking garages, Auckland offers various parking opportunities for hire cars. On-street parking is usually metered, so make sure to check the time restrictions, if there are any, and pay the amount of money required. For parking on nights and weekends, opt for the Chancery Car Park, or choose a parking lot like the Downtown car park in Customs Street West, or the Victoria Street car park, both of which cost about $24 per day.

On average a rental car in Auckland costs $48 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Autounion Car Rental ($15/day), Rental Cars 247 ($31/day) and Yesaway ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Autounion Car Rental 181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere 2022 (14 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Auckland is $11.51 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $138 and $184, depending on the car size.

Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Auckland.

Car hire companies onsite at Auckland Intl airport include EZU Car Rental, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Yesaway, Autounion Car Rental, EZI, Yes Rentals, Snap Rentals, Europcar, Bargain Rental Cars and Ace Rental Cars.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Auckland Intl airport to off-airport locations include EZU Car Rental, EZI, Snap Rentals, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Go Rentals, Thrifty, Sixt, NU Car and Bargain Car Rentals.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Auckland costs $35 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Auckland costs $70 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Auckland costs $84 per day, on average.

In Auckland, cars are most frequently rented at Autounion Car Rental 181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere (14 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Auckland costs $354 per week ($51 per day).

On average a car hire in Auckland costs $1,516 per month ($51 per day).