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Avis Car Rental Categories

Search for the location of your preference in New Zealand to make car rental comparisons of vehicle categories offered by Avis. With cars starting from a seating capacity of 2–3 or 4–5 seats, and SUV & van rentals from 7–8 seats, to up to 12 seats, we have it all.

Chevrolet Spark
Mini
Chevrolet Spark or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Petrol
Toyota Yaris
Economy
Toyota Yaris or Similar
  • 4
  • 5
  • X3
  • Petrol
Mazda Demio
Compact
Mazda Demio or Similar
  • 5
  • 4
  • X3
  • Petrol
Toyota Prius
Standard
Toyota Prius or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X3
  • Hybrid
Toyota Camry
Fullsize
Toyota Camry or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Petrol
Toyota Previa
Van/Minivan
Toyota Previa or Similar
  • 8
  • 5
  • X4
  • Petrol
Toyota RAV4
SUV
Toyota RAV4 or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X4
  • Petrol
Polestar 2
Luxury
Polestar 2 or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Electric

Avis New Zealand Customer Reviews

Read about the car rental experiences of our customers and make your own choice.

Overall Rating: 9.4/10
  • Star
Excellent

Overall Satisfaction

The whole car hire process was smooth. We had an unforgettable trip in spacious 7 seater car

Beyond Expectations

It was my first time booking through this website and I was impressed with how seamlessly everything worked.

Efficient Pick & Drop

The pick up process was done quickly and drop off was also convenient for my itinerary.

Quick Booking

The booking process was quick and easy. Was able to reserve an Avis electric luxury car in mere minutes.

Avis Car Rental

About Avis – New Zealand

Appealing to both business and leisure travelers, Avis New Zealand, through its customer-centric approach, promises a reliable and stress-free car hire experience. With a nationwide presence of more than 40 branches spanning both the North and South Islands, the brand provides convenient pick-up and drop-off options at all major airports and cities. Accommodating the needs of diverse renters, Avis offers everything from compact and economical vehicle hire options to larger sedans and SUVs, multi-seater passengers vans and minivans, luxury car hire, and hybrid/electric vehicles.

Whether planning to begin your Kiwi adventure from Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Kerikeri, Invercargill, or somewhere else, find a convenient pick-up location to start your journey when booking your ideal Avis NZ car hire with us.

Why Book a Avis Car Rental With Us?

  • Low Cost Rentals

    Our relatively low prices enable customers to find and book a car of their choice at a cheap price.

  • 24/7 Customer Support

    With our round-the-clock customer support we help you to resolve any Avis Car Rental related queries.

  • Multiple Category Choices

    You can compare from economy to luxury car hires or even van rentals in New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Avis requires an authorization hold for deposits, typically $2000–$3000 USD for credit cards in New Zealand. The pickup location, dates, and vehicle size determine the exact amount of the rental deposit. For information on the precise deposit amount, please refer to the terms and conditions section or contact our customer support team for more details.

Yes, Avis offers convenient Multi-Island hire service in NZ, permitting taking the vehicle on a ferry for those planning to Island Hop from South to North or vice versa. Please note that minimum hire periods and one-way fees may apply. Confirm all the details regarding the same by referring to the terms and conditions at the time of booking.

Avis offers several convenient car rental fuel plan options, the most popular of which are the ‘Full to Full’ and ‘Same to Same’. For the latter, you will be provided with a fixed amount of fuel in the tank and expected to return the vehicle with the same amount. And as per a full to full fuel policy, you will be provided with a full tank of fuel when picking up the vehicle and expected to return it full as well. Compare policies in one go when booking with us, and read the fine print carefully to decide which option works best for you.

Yes, you can book an airport car hire with Avis in New Zealand in three simple steps with us. Avis has on-site car rental offices at popular airport locations in New Zealand, including Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, Wellington Airport, Queenstown Airport, among others. Conduct a search query on our website to check availability for your ideal airport pick-up location, or contact our customer support team if you are unable to find what you are looking for.

Generally, the one way drop off fee for Avis New Zealand ranges from NZD $60 to $150 for domestic city-to-city or island transfers, but can be higher for longer distances. This fee is often included in the final price, meaning you won’t have to pay anything extra at the desk. The cost for domestic one way journeys in New Zealand varies depending on your pick-up and drop-off locations, duration, and car type.

Yes, you can cancel or modify your Avis New Zealand car hire booking with us. Head to the ‘Manage Booking’ section, log in with your registered email and reservation number to proceed further. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before pick-up are free of charge with us.

Most Avis car rental deals in New Zealand include unlimited mileage. However, depending on the vehicle category, pick-up location, and duration, a mileage limit may apply, as specified in the terms and conditions section. While making a reservation, you can refer to the ‘What is Included!’ section while reviewing Avis car rental deals displayed on the search results page to view the mileage limit.

Yes, you can rent the most affordable long term car rental in New Zealand through Avis for flexible weekly and monthly durations. Simply enter your preferred dates, along with your preferred pick-up and drop-off locations, in the booking widget on our website, and search for available vehicles. Select an ideal vehicle from the search results, or use our filters to display offers from Avis only.

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