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
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Petrol
Toyota Yaris
Economy
Toyota Yaris or Similar
  • 4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 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

About Budget Car Rental New Zealand

Ranked among the global industry pioneers, Budget Car Rental was established by Morris Mirkin in 1958 in the city of Los Angeles, California. The brand’s long-standing presence and innovative approach in providing quality car rentals have earned it a reputation as an industry leader. Budget Car Rental services are currently active in over 120 countries, with numerous pick up and drop off locations at airports, train stations, seaports, cities, and towns. So, you can choose a preferred car hire location from a total of 35 in New Zealand alone. The best part? The company saves you from the hassle of hiring another car as it allows you to travel in your one-way car rental between the North and South Islands via a ferry ride.

A popular choice among tourists and locals alike, Budget Car Rental puts forward an assemblage of well-maintained car categories, including economy, luxury, SUVs, vans and minivans, and more. A reliable and convenient car hire from this supplier saves you time and money while offering streamlined pickup and drop-off services across all major airports like Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). One cannot go wrong with Budget Car Rental.

Budget Car Rental
Budget Car Rental

Why Book Budget Car Rental With Us?

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    Low Cost Rentals

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

  • Customer Support

    24/7 Customer Support

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

  • Wide Range

    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.