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Budget Car Rental Categories

Search for the location of your preference in New Zealand to make car rental comparisons of vehicle categories offered by Budget. 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
Seats: 5 Doors: 5 Large bags: X2 Fuel: Petrol
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Toyota Yaris

Economy

Toyota Yaris or Similar
Seats: 4 Doors: 5 Large bags: X3 Fuel: Petrol
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Mazda Demio

Compact

Mazda Demio or Similar
Seats: 5 Doors: 4 Large bags: X3 Fuel: Petrol
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Toyota Prius

Standard

Toyota Prius or Similar
Seats: 5 Doors: 5 Large bags: X3 Fuel: Hybrid
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Toyota Camry

Fullsize

Toyota Camry or Similar
Seats: 5 Doors: 5 Large bags: X2 Fuel: Petrol
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Toyota Previa

Van/Minivan

Toyota Previa or Similar
Seats: 8 Doors: 5 Large bags: X4 Fuel: Petrol
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Toyota RAV4

SUV

Toyota RAV4 or Similar
Seats: 5 Doors: 5 Large bags: X4 Fuel: Petrol
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Polestar 2

Luxury

Polestar 2 or Similar
Seats: 5 Doors: 5 Large bags: X2 Fuel: Electric
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Pick-up points

Budget Car Rental Locations in New Zealand

Budget desks and depots we list across 29 location pages. Use the map for directions; your exact pick-up point is confirmed on your Rental Confirmation Voucher.

LocationAddress
Auckland AirportRay Emery Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022
Auckland Downtown206 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Blenheim AirportTancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, New Zealand
Christchurch78 Orchard Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Christchurch Airport30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
DunedinTerminal Building Airport Road, Dunedin Airport, Dunedin 9035, New Zealand
GreymouthGreymouth Railway Station Mackay Street, Railway Station, Greymouth 7805, New Zealand
Greymouth Train StationSir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Hamilton4 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
Hamilton AirportTerminal Building, Hamilton, 3282, New Zealand
Hokitika AirportAirport Drive, Airport, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
Invercargill Airport79 Airport Avenue, Otatara 9879, New Zealand
Kerikeri AirportTerminal Building, Wairoa Road (Remote), Kerikeri Ni, 0293, New Zealand
Napier AirportDomestic Terminal Napier 4110 New Zealand
NelsonTrent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
New Plymouth AirportTerminal Building, New Plymouth, 4373, New Zealand
Palmerston North AirportTerminal Building Palmerston North 4442 New Zealand
Penrose374 Church Street, Penrose, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
Picton FerryAuckland Street Ferry Terminal Building, Picton 7281, New Zealand
Queenstown AirportTerminal Building, Queenstown Si, 9300, New Zealand
Queenstown AirportTerminal Building Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Queenstown Downtown68/70 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Rotorua1230 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Rotorua AirportTe Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
Taupo AirportTerminal Building, Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Tauranga AirportJean Batten Dr, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
Wellington35a Annie Huggan Grove, Petone, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Wellington Airport28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Wellington Downtown25 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Whangarei AirportTerminal Building, Whangarei Ni, 0110, New Zealand

Budget Car Rental NZ - Customer Reviews

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

Overall Rating: 8.4/10
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Good

Ease of Booking

The option to compare rental deals from multiple providers was excellent. Saved a lot of time.

Quick Pick Up

Excellent experience at the desk and when picking up the car. Efficient staff. No long queues.

Great Website

Booked a rental car for the third time through Budget, very satisfied. Good service, great prices!

Expedited Process

Everything went fine and as planned. Fast and easy pick up and return, friendly staff.

Budget Company

About Budget Car Rental New Zealand

Operational since 1958, Budget Car Rental’s long-standing presence and innovative approach in providing quality services have earned it a reputation as an industry leader. The provider’s services are currently active at 35 branches spanning airports, train stations, ports, and downtown areas across New Zealand. Especially convenient for those planning inter island travel in NZ, the supplier permits taking the hired vehicle one-way between the North and South Islands via a ferry.

A popular choice among tourists and locals alike, Budget Car Rental offers a range of car categories, including economy, luxury, SUVs, vans, minivans, and more. The supplier offers pickup and drop-off services across all major airports like Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG), Queenstown (ZQN), and Christchurch (CHC). You can easily choose to reserve your Budget New Zealand car hire through us. In association with the supplier, we offer exceptional services without compromise on quality.

Why Book a Budget 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 resolve any Budget 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

Through our website, compare and book the best available luxury car rental deals with Budget for the cheapest possible prices in New Zealand. You can specifically choose the ‘luxury’ car category with the help of filters provided on our search engine and precisely only compare from cars you are interested in.

On our search page, you can find the live prices for the rental deals through Budget in New Zealand. As the exact cost of renting a car in New Zealand depends on various factors such as duration of the rental, car category, age of the driver, etc, it is recommended to browse through our search engine and check the prices and inclusions.

The best car rental category will depend upon your trip type. For budget-friendly trips Budget offers economy car rentals in New Zealand, and if you are traveling alone or as a couple you can book a mini or a compact car. Traveling in a bigger group is best in an SUV or a van/minivan and ultimate comfort can be attained with a luxury car rental.

Driver’s License (DL), national ID proof (preferably a passport if you are renting as a foreigner), and in cases including but not limited to the DL not being in the Roman alphabet, the renter will require an International Driving Permit (IDP) to rent a car with Budget in New Zealand. You will also be required to present the credit card of the main driver for a smooth pick-up.

Yes, renting long term car is possible with Budget in New Zealand. Long term car rental in New Zealand comes with multiple duration options like monthly car rentals, rentals for a month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and more.

Adding an additional driver to your New Zealand car hire deal is possible when making a reservation through our reliable website. While browsing deals from Budget on our platform, select the most suitable deal based on your preferences, and as you are directed to the booking page, scroll down to see the list of optional Extras and review the price for ‘Additional Driver’ and select the quantity as per your requirements. Following that, the price for the additional driver will be added to the final rental price, and you will be required to pay the same at the rental desk. There might be certain age and driver's license requirements applicable to the additional driver, the details for which will be specified in the Rental Terms section.

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