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  • Budget
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  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Dunedin Airport

Dunedin Airport (DUD) is in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. The airport has direct flights to Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara, and connecting flights to other regional centres with Air New Zealand and Jetstar.


Getting on the road at Dunedin Airport 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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    Our customers have rated their Dunedin Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
    (141 reviews)
    • 07 Nov 2025

      very good

      joe z.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
      Dunedin Airport
      Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
    • 09 Nov 2025

      Easy to use site makes it easy to check multiple carriers, reasonable prices, no problems.

      jeffrey s.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    • 17 Oct 2025

      Easy to use

      damian s.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 18 Oct 2025

      Great service.

      simon b.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    • 06 Jan 2026

      Thank you!

      jasmin r.
      Booked: Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
    • 17 Oct 2025

      Easy pickup

      maria luisa f.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    • 16 Jan 2026

      You get good deals on vehicles as well as getting vehicle excess insurance from Prosura on the same portal makes booking easy. Is why we use it makes the process easy.

      kelly e.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Tauranga Airport
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 14 Jan 2026

      very good. Easy.

      david b.
      Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
      Queenstown Airport
      Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Dunedin Airport

    🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
    🔑 No. of depotsTen car rental depots at Dunedin Airport.
    ✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

    Car models commonly available at Dunedin Airport

    Popular rental car models at Dunedin Airport last month

    • % of Bookings
      Price range last month

    • 1

      42%

      74
      132
      Ford Puma Hybrid

      Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car

      5

      4

      2 large

      Rent with

      Ezi

    • 2

      17%

      67
      86
      Mystery Car

      Mystery CarCompact Car

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Rent with

      Sixt

    • 3

      17%

      85
      108
      Subaru Outback

      Subaru OutbackFullsize Wagon/Estate

      5

      5

      3 small

      Rent with

      Europcar

    • 4

      8%

      176
      176
      Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Rent with

      Thrifty

    • 5

      8%

      185
      185
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

      5

      5

      1 large, 2 small

      Rent with

      Sixt

    Ford vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Ford Everest

      Ford Everest

      7

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Ford Puma Hybrid

      Ford Puma HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

      Ford Ranger Wildtrak

      5

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Honda vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Honda Zr-v Sport

      Honda Zr-v Sport

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Kia vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • 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 Sorento

      Kia Sorento

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis

    • 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

    Mazda vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Mazda 3

      Mazda 3

      5

      5

      1 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Mitsubishi ASX

      Mitsubishi ASX

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

      Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

      5

      5

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi Outlander

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      7

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

      Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

      5

      5

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo

    Polestar vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Polestar 2

      Polestar 2Electric

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Skoda vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Skoda Kodiaq

      Skoda Kodiaq

      7

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki SwiftHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

    Toyota vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • Toyota C-HR

      Toyota C-HR

      5

      4

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Corolla

      Toyota Corolla

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise, Ezi

    • Toyota Corolla Cross

      Toyota Corolla CrossHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      5

      5

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

      Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota Hilux

      Toyota Hilux

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget

    • Toyota Hilux SR5

      Toyota Hilux SR5

      5

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

      Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

      Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Rav4

      Toyota Rav4Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget

    • Toyota RAV4

      Toyota RAV4

      5

      5

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Rav4 AWD

      Toyota Rav4 AWD

      5

      5

      3 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

      5

      5

      5 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Yaris

      Toyota Yaris

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo

    • Toyota Yaris Cross

      Toyota Yaris CrossHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

      Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Showing 10 of 17 vehicles

    Other vehicles for hire at Dunedin Airport

    • 12 Seat Bus

      12 Seat Bus

      12

      4

      12 large

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Mystery Car

      Mystery Car

      5

      4

      1 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt

    • 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 Airport daily rate data

    Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

    Next 7 days rates

    Per day price range

    Today

    09 Feb

    $257

    $369

    Tue

    10 Feb

    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

    11 Feb

    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

    12 Feb

    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

    Fri

    13 Feb

    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

    Sat

    14 Feb

    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

    15 Feb

    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

    Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV

    Next 7 days rates

    Per day price range

    Today

    09 Feb

    $256

    $282

    Tue

    10 Feb

    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

    11 Feb

    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

    12 Feb

    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

    Fri

    13 Feb

    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

    Sat

    14 Feb

    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

    15 Feb

    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

    09 Feb

    $291

    $320

    Tue

    10 Feb

    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

    11 Feb

    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

    12 Feb

    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

    Fri

    13 Feb

    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

    Sat

    14 Feb

    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

    15 Feb

    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 09 February, 2026

    How do I pick up a rental car at Dunedin Airport?

    There is one terminal and a range of on-site car rental brands to select from Dunedin Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Dunedin Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

    Dunedin Airport

    • International and Dunedin Terminal

      Dunedin International Airport has one terminal which serves both domestic and international flights. The airport is served by Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

    Pick up instructions

    • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

      All terminals

      On airport
      The Dunedin Airport hire car desks are conveniently located inside the airport’s terminal building, on the ground floor near the baggage claim.

    • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

      Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.

    • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

      All terminals

      On airport
      The on-airport hire cars are parked outside the terminal in the car park, a short distance walk from the hire car desks in the terminal.
      Off airport
      If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle transport to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

    • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

      Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

      If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

      If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

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    Returning a hire car at Dunedin Airport

    • All terminals

      To return your on-airport hire car, park in the rental car park area at Dunedin Airport.

      Return your keys to the desk, and if the desk is unattended, place the keys in the drop box located at the counter.

    Car rental depots at Dunedin Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Alamo Dunedin Airport

      Alamo Dunedin Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Sun 8:00–17:00

      Terminal Building, Dunedin, Airport, North Island

    • Avis Dunedin Airport

      Avis Dunedin Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–21:00, Sat 08:30–18:30, Sun 08:30–21:00

      Terminal Building (South Island), South Island

    • Budget Dunedin Airport

      Budget Dunedin Airport

      View details
      4.5 (3)Mon–Fri 07:30–21:00, Sat 08:30–18:30, Sun 08:30–21:00

      Terminal Building, South Island

    • Dollar Dunedin Airport

      Dollar Dunedin Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–19:30, Sat 07:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–19:30

      Miller Road, Momona, Dunedin Airport, North Island

    • Enterprise Dunedin Airport

      Enterprise Dunedin Airport

      View details
      4.9 (6)Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00

      Terminal Building Dunedin, Airport, North Island

    • Europcar Dunedin Airport

      Europcar Dunedin Airport

      View details
      5.0 (2)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00

      Terminal Building, South Island

    • Ezi Dunedin Airport

      Ezi Dunedin Airport

      View details
      4.9 (11)Mon–Sun 07:30–21:00

      Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, South Island

    • Hertz Dunedin Airport

      Hertz Dunedin Airport

      View details
      4.2 (3)Mon–Fri 07:00–19:30, Sat 07:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–19:30

      Miller Road, Momona, Dunedin Airport, North Island

    • Sixt Dunedin Airport

      Sixt Dunedin Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–19:00, Sat–Sun 08:30–17:00

      Miller Road 25, South Island

    • Thrifty Dunedin Airport

      Thrifty Dunedin Airport

      View details
      4.8 (5)Mon–Fri 07:00–19:30, Sat 07:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–19:30

      Miller Road, Momona, Dunedin Airport, North Island

    Nearby Dunedin Airport

    Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Dunedin Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

    Info. Approximate distance calculated from Dunedin Airport
    Dunedin 5km away

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car at Dunedin Airport

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

      Prices start at NZD $320 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $412 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Dunedin Airport.

    • What is the highest-rated hire car at Dunedin Airport?

      The highest-rated rental car at Dunedin Airport is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

    • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Dunedin Airport?

      Europcar is the highest-rated car hire provider at Dunedin Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

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

      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 at Dunedin Airport 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.

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