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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
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $51/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $52/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $54/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $60/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $75/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $81/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $82/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $191/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $211/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 19, 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 19 May, 2026
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- 07 Apr 2026mannav s.Booked: Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similarAuckland City
- 07 May 2026joanna w.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 24 Feb 2026andrea w.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarAuckland Airport
- 25 Apr 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarChristchurch Airport
- 08 Apr 2026sam h.Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 07 Mar 2026neil w.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid or similarDunedin Airport
- 19 Jan 2026geoffrey a.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarChristchurch Airport
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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
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Hyundai Santa Fe
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Dunedin
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Dunedin
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
“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
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$51
$58
23 May
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Limited availability
24 May
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
25 May
$57
$229
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Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$54
$59
23 May
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Limited availability
24 May
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
25 May
$59
$236
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$60
$69
23 May
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Limited availability
24 May
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
25 May
$66
$277
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Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$75
$80
23 May
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Limited availability
24 May
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
25 May
$154
$315
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Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$82
$87
23 May
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
24 May
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
25 May
$169
$347
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$191
$214
23 May
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
24 May
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
25 May
$203
$214
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$211
$238
23 May
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
24 May
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
25 May
$211
$238
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
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 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
$81
$90
23 May
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
24 May
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
25 May
$182
$203
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 19 May, 2026
Dunedin Airport car hire
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Car rental depots in Dunedin
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Dunedin City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM97 Moray Place, South Island
Budget Dunedin Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM97 Moray Place, South Island
Hertz Dunedin Central
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed874 Princes St, Dunedin, North Island
Thrifty Dunedin Central
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed874 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 $51 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $87 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Dunedin.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Dunedin?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between NZD $191 and NZD $238 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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