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Car rental rates in Dunedin / Ōtepoti

Situated at the mouth of Otago / Ōtākou Harbour, the city of Dunedin / Ōtepoti is located on New Zealand’s South Island’s southeast coast. It lies about three and a half hours to the east of Queenstown / Tāhuna and four and a half hours to the south of Christchurch / Ōtautahi.


Getting on the road in Dunedin is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

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  • 04 Mar 2024

    Smooth booking process and good rates. I will use again.

    amanda t.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 06 Mar 2024

    We wanted to change our pickup/return times by just 2 hours. Your response ws to tell us the make a new booking and cancel the initial one: that seems like a clumsy way to make a minor amendment. However, each of those steps was surprisingly easy ... so not too bad after all!

    alan l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 24 Feb 2024

    easy

    edward l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 01 Mar 2024

    Easy

    fiona m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 13 Dec 2023

    excellent

    ajendra j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 29 Feb 2024

    SO easy to book and clearly see all the important information before booking. Second time using this site and I'll definitely be using it again!

    lorraine s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 02 Mar 2024

    I had a question before booking and it was answered promptly and helpfully. The actual booking process was very quick and easy.

    aida m.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 17 Feb 2024

    Quick and easy

    rebecca g.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Dunedin

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Dunedin.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Dunedin

Ford vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Dunedin

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Dunedin daily rate data

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 20 March, 2024

Dunedin Airport car hire

Are you flying into Dunedin?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Dunedin Airport (DUD).

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Car rental depots in Dunedin

Car hire depots in Dunedin are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Dunedin City

    97 Moray Place, Dunedin SI, 9016

    Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Budget Dunedin Downtown

    97 Moray Place, Dunedin SI, 9016

    Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Hertz Dunedin Central

    874 Princes St, Dunedin, Dunedin Central NI, 9016

    Today •9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Today •1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Dunedin Central

    874 Princes St, Dunedin, Dunedin NI, 9016

    Today •9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Today •1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Dunedin

  • Why are there no hire cars in Dunedin at certain times of the year?

    Our data shows that Dunedin, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major city events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Dunedin?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Dunedin may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Can I pick up my hire car in Dunedin and return it to a different location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Dunedin and drop off in another location. Just untick “Return to the same location” in our search form and select your preferred drop-off location. Take note that this will incur a one-way fee to your booking, which will be included in the total cost.

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