Cheap Car Hire in Auckland, New Zealand from $8

Which car you choose to drive in Auckland depends on what you plan on doing. A standard car will be all you need in most cases, particularly if you're sticking to the city. Even if you plan on driving outside of Auckland, the main thing to be prepared for is narrow and winding roads. Single-lane roads are common in rural areas and they can be quite steep. You might prefer to book a larger off-road vehicle if you plan on heading into the mountains during the snow season or onto some of New Zealand's car-friendly beaches (just check if your provider allows this). You may also want to enquire with your provider about snow chains if you'll be driving into snowy areas.

Auckland is close to some incredible day trips and road trips that are best reached by car. If you're visiting in the summer, then you might want to head out to some of the nearby beaches, including Long Bay, Muriwai and Waiheke Island. If you visit Waiheke Island, you can get there on the SeaLink car ferry from Auckland; just make sure your provider allows you to use car ferries. You may need to pay for additional insurance. There are also a number of stunning forests and waterfalls around Auckland. Wenderholm Regional Park is a great camping or picnic spot that's less than an hour away by car. The Hunua Ranges are home to the awe-inspiring Hunua Falls, and you can get there in just over 50 minutes.

To hire a car in Auckland, you'll need to present your driver's licence. You can usually hire a car in Auckland with any licence written in English, including Australian driver's licences. In fact, some companies, including Apex, allow you to hire a car with an Australian P2 class licence. If your driver's licence is not in English, you will need an International Driver's Permit or another official translation. You'll need to have the IDP and your normal licence when you hire the car and while driving. Some companies also accept digital licences issued in Australia or New Zealand. You'll also need a credit card or a bank-issued Mastercard//VISA debit card. You'll need a card for a hold payment even if you plan on paying in cash. Most companies require you to be at least 21 years old and some won't hire to drivers under 25.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a car hire in Auckland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $22/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Aug. 31.

From New Zealand Discount Car Rentals you can hire a car in Auckland from about $184 per week on average.

The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Auckland it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

You can potentially save up to 71% on a month-long rental by booking with Autounion Car Rental. Autounion Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Auckland can cost you on average $790 a month or $26 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

The average price for a weekend car hire in Auckland is $79. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Auckland. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Auckland for as low as $70/day.