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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.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
from NZD $127/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
from NZD $175/day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
from NZD $185/day
Premium Passenger Van
12 Seat Bus or similar
View offerTravel 17 Sep - 24 Sep 2026
from NZD $196/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
from NZD $230/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 14, 2026 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 14 September, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 29 Aug 2026michael b.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 Jun 2026perry l.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarAuckland Airport
- 07 Sep 2026vicki s.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 27 Aug 2026tracy h.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarAuckland City
- 13 Sep 2026sally a.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarAuckland Airport
- 21 Aug 2026allison b.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 14 Aug 2026peter c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTauranga Airport
- 26 Jul 2026grant h.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Dunedin
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Dunedin. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Dunedin
Ford vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Everest (M)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Hyundai Santa Fe
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai Santa Fe (H)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Kia Carnival
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival (K)
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos (G)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage (J6)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic (D)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander (I)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift (B2)
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire in Dunedin
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
12 Seat Bus (X)
12
2
12 large
ProvidersHertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
“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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
15 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
18 Sep
$127
$169
$127
$169
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
15 Sep
$296
$347
$296
$347
16 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Sep
$185
$347
$185
$347
18 Sep
$185
$247
$185
$247
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
15 Sep
$230
$291
$230
$291
16 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Sep
$230
$298
$230
$298
18 Sep
$230
$242
$230
$242
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
15 Sep
$211
$323
$211
$323
16 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Sep
$196
$331
$196
$331
18 Sep
$211
$268
$211
$268
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
15 Sep
$276
$323
$276
$323
16 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Sep
$175
$312
$175
$312
18 Sep
$175
$233
$175
$233
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
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 14 September, 2026
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).
Car rental depots in Dunedin
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Dunedin City
N/A97 Moray Place
Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00
Budget Dunedin Downtown
N/A97 Moray Place
Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00
Hertz Dunedin Central
N/A874 Princes St, Dunedin
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30, closed w/e
Thrifty Dunedin Central
4.8 (1)874 Princes St, Dunedin
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30, closed w/e
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Dunedin
How much does it cost to hire a car in Dunedin?
For a rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026, prices range from NZD $94 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $340 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Dunedin.
What is the cheapest car rental in Dunedin?
The cheapest car rental in Dunedin for the rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $94 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Dunedin?
The price of a minivan hired in Dunedin from 18 September to 21 September 2026 ranges from NZD $185 to NZD $268 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Dunedin.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Dunedin?
The highest-rated rental car in Dunedin is Kia Niro Hybrid or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Dunedin?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Dunedin, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Dunedin?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Dunedin, with rates from NZD $58 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
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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