Mon 26 Apr 2027 → Mon 3 May 2027 · 7 nights · NZD · pay on arrival
110Listings
$1,570Median total
$462Cheapest
Snapshot · Mon 11 May 2026
Listings
110
8 suppliers · 9 categories
Median total
$1,569.59
≈ $224 / day
Cheapest
$462.00
Apex Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar · $66.00/day
Top end
$4,200.00
Alamo Toyota Hiace or similar
Spread
9.1×
High ÷ low
§ 01The period7 nights · ANZAC Day long weekend
Auckland car rental prices surge for ANZAC Day
The late April observance of ANZAC Day always triggers a sharp rise in domestic tourism across New Zealand. With Auckland serving as the primary international gateway, rental vehicle demand naturally hits a local peak during this seven-day holiday window. Travellers face a highly inflated market where prices reflect the seasonal surge. This report breaks down the costs, supplier differences, and vehicle availability for those navigating the 2027 holiday period.
Our data reveals a massive price gap between budget-focused suppliers and legacy airport brands. Apex consistently offers rates well below the $1569.59 overall median, whereas Enterprise and Alamo hover near the $2960 mark. This extreme spread indicates that early booking and supplier choice will be the biggest factors in securing an affordable holiday vehicle.
Shoppers looking for eco-friendly options will struggle this ANZAC Day, as standard petrol and diesel vehicles dominate 99% of the available fleet inventory. Practical family travel remains focused on five-seat configurations, though seven to ten-seat options are available at a premium. Renters should target Compact or Standard categories to lock in the most reasonable weekly rates before availability dries up.
§01Ranked by avg. pricerange bar · avg tick
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Apex dominates the budget end of the market from $462, while premium agency names like Alamo and Enterprise push past $2960 for the same period.
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base rate makes up 81.55% of the final bill, adding up to $1156.76, while GST and location fees add a combined 14.69%.
§03Price band by category$200–$1,100 axis
Compact cars offer the best value overall at an average of $1423.05, whereas Fullsize and Premium vehicles both command steep averages above $2540.
§04Fleet mix110 listings
Drivetrain
Seats
The rental market remains overwhelmingly fossil-fuel reliant with 85 standard ICE options, and 5-seat cars make up the vast majority of the 110 listed vehicles.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 7 nights · per-day below
Apex sweeps the cheapest deals across almost every standard category, notably offering a Compact Toyota Corolla for just $462 and a Premium Hyundai Imax for $985.60.