Economy car hire in New Zealand

No matter what adventures you've got planned in New Zealand, renting a car with Europcar will get you there in style.

From city to country to coast, you can enjoy comfort and convenience at great prices with our range of economical runabouts, compact cars and small luxury vehicles. Fitting four to five people with luggage space left over, you can pick up a rental car, load up the boot and explore New Zealand your way – without blowing the budget.

With over 20 branches across New Zealand, an easy 3-step online booking system and daily, weekly, monthly or long term rental options, hiring a car is a breeze with Europcar.

Need some inspiration? Check out our favourite New Zealand road trips to get you started. Ready to go? Make the most of our car rental deals and start your journey today.

Economy Class rental cars (ECMR)

Example vehicle: Toyota Yaris

Manual, power steering, A/C, multiple air bags, Electronic Stability Control, ABS, MP3 / CD player, AM/FM tuner, remote central locking, 3 door.

Exploring the city in style or run some errands with our range of manual economy car rentals. Fuel efficient, with air conditioning and plenty of space for four people, you'll get your bearings in no time using one of these zippy runabouts.

Compact Class car rental (CDMR)

Example vehicle: Holden Barina

Manual, power steering, A/C, multiple air bags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control MP3 / CD player, AM/FM tuner, remote central locking, 5 door.

Our manual compact car rentals are the perfect choice for those who want to hire a car on a budget without compromising on space. Cruise around New Zealand in our compact vehicles without sacrificing driver comfort.

Compact Class car rental (CDAR)

Example vehicle: Holden Barina

Automatic, power steering, A/C, multiple air bags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control MP3 / CD player, AM/FM tuner, remote central locking, 5 door.

Our automatic compact hire cars boast many features of a larger vehicle at a fraction of the price. Explore on your own schedule with our range of rental options and drop off your vehicle at a time and location that suits you best.

Book your budget car rental online now and see New Zealand your way.