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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.


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    Quick facts on hiring a car in Dunedin

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    Car models commonly available in Dunedin

    Ford vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • Ford Everest

      Ford Everest

      7

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • Hyundai Santa Fe

      Hyundai Santa Fe

      7

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      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

    • Kia Seltos

      Kia Seltos

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi Outlander

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Skoda vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • Skoda Kodiaq

      Skoda Kodiaq

      7

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      4

      1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Other vehicles for hire in Dunedin

    • 12 Seat Bus

      12 Seat Bus

      12

      4

      12 large

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

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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 16 May, 2026

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    Are you flying into Dunedin?
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    Car rental depots in Dunedin

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      Frequently asked questions

      On hiring a car in Dunedin

      • 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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