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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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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 15, 2025 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 15 December, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Dunedin car rental booking experience 5/5
(16 reviews)
  • 19 Aug 2025

    Super quick and easy.

    nicola t.
    Booked: Mahindra 3xo Ax7l or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mahindra 3xo Ax7l or similar
  • 27 Aug 2025

    I really need a Rav 4 and getting it was simple enough

    arthur b.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 29 Aug 2025

    straightforward

    robert g.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 29 Sep 2025

    Quick and easy

    victoria t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 12 Oct 2025

    easy

    jeanette n.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 28 Oct 2025

    It was quick

    martin m.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 10 Sep 2025

    nice and easy user interface :)was a little confusing with the switch buttons set to off but they said 'yes' in them.

    matt b.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 21 Nov 2025

    First time booking with you and all went smoothly.

    mark m.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Dunedin

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 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 Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    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

  • 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Dec

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

Tue

16 Dec

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

Wed

17 Dec

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

Thu

18 Dec

$296

$347

Fri

19 Dec

$296

$347

Sat

20 Dec

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

Sun

21 Dec

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

Today

15 Dec

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

Tue

16 Dec

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

Wed

17 Dec

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

Thu

18 Dec

$276

$323

Fri

19 Dec

$276

$323

Sat

20 Dec

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

Sun

21 Dec

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

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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 15 December, 2025

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Car rental depots in Dunedin

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Dunedin City

    Avis Dunedin City

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 08:30–17:00

    97 Moray Place, South Island

  • Budget Dunedin Downtown

    Budget Dunedin Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 08:30–17:00

    97 Moray Place, South Island

  • Hertz Dunedin Central

    Hertz Dunedin Central

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 09:00–12:00 13:30–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    874 Princes St, Dunedin, North Island

  • Thrifty Dunedin Central

    Thrifty Dunedin Central

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    4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 13:30–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    874 Princes St, Dunedin, North Island

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Dunedin

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dunedin?

    Prices start at NZD $296 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 highest-rated car hire provider in Dunedin?

    Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Dunedin, based on ratings by our customers.

  • 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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