Car hire in Dunedin, New Zealand

On average, hiring a car in Dunedin will set you back around $210 per day or $1,480 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Dunedin is a compact SUV. The most popular is Fullsize, People Carrier.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dunedin is currently October.

On average, around $1,480. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Dunedin is $326.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Dunedin, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dunedin that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Dunedin.

Most places – Dunedin included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $82 per day. The average price per day is around $146.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Ace Rental Cars, Firefly and Ezi-Rent Car Hire offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Ace Rental Cars as the best overall in terms of experience.