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Auckland Downtown · 2026 National Day (10d)

Mon 28 Sep 2026 → Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 10 nights · NZD · pay on arrival

From
$112/day
Budget Mazda 3 or similar
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Snapshot · Fri 2 Oct 2026
Listings
14
2 suppliers · 10 categories
Median total
$1,813.44
≈ $181 / day
Cheapest
$1,120.00
Budget Mazda 3 or similar · $112.00/day
Top end
$2,902.16
Thrifty Kia Carnival or similar
Spread
2.6×
High ÷ low
§ 01 The period 10 nights · 2026 National Day (10d)

Auckland Downtown pricing for 2026 National Day (10d).

14 vehicles are listed across 2 suppliers for the 10-night window from Mon 28 Sep 2026 to Thu 8 Oct 2026, covering 2026 National Day (10d).

Pricing varies meaningfully across the fleet, with the cheapest listing at $1120 and the most expensive at $2902, a 2.6× spread.

All listings are pay-on-arrival in NZD with unlimited kilometres. Automatic transmission is standard across the fleet.

§01Where the cheapest rates sitavg price · range
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Thrifty leads on price at $1754 avg for 10 nights, 5% less than Budget at $1846.
§03What you'll pay by car typeavg · low–high range
Compact Hatch averages the lowest at $1120, a $1602 spread separating it from Premium SUV at $2722. Price bands overlap between classes, so comparing across categories often reveals better value.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 10 nights · per-day below
The market floor is $1120 for 10 nights: the Mazda 3 or similar from Budget ($112/day). Budget holds the cheapest spot in 5 of the 10 categories.
§06 All listings filter by supplier · sort by price
Car Supplier Category Seats Fuel Total (NZD) Per day
Frequently asked questionscar rental price comparison · New Zealand
What is the cheapest car hire at Auckland Downtown for 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-08?
According to Car Rental Hero's price comparison (snapshot: Fri 2 Oct 2026), the cheapest car rental at Auckland Downtown for 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-08 is NZ$1,120 total (NZ$112.00/day), a Budget Mazda 3 or similar. All quotes are automatic transmission, unlimited kilometres, priced in NZD with pay-on-arrival terms.
How do car rental prices compare across suppliers at Auckland Downtown in September 2026?
According to Car Rental Hero's price comparison (snapshot: Fri 2 Oct 2026), the September 2026 car rental price comparison for Auckland Downtown covers 2 suppliers: Thrifty, Budget. Prices range from NZ$1,120 to NZ$2,902 (2.6× spread). The median hire cost for 10 nights is NZ$1,813.
What is the average car rental cost at Auckland Downtown for 10 nights in September 2026?
According to Car Rental Hero's price comparison (snapshot: Fri 2 Oct 2026), the median car rental cost at Auckland Downtown for 10 nights (2026-09-28 to 2026-10-08) is NZ$1,813 total, approximately NZ$181/day. Vehicle options span 10 categories from economy to Premium SUV.
When was this car rental price comparison data for Auckland Downtown collected?
This Car Rental Hero price comparison snapshot was collected on Fri 2 Oct 2026. Data covers 14 vehicle listings from 2 rental suppliers at Auckland Downtown. All quotes are automatic transmission, unlimited kilometres, priced in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
Deep dive Anatomy of a quote · Fleet mix · vehicle-level data
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base rate makes up 87% of the average quote ($1554), with GST adding 13% on top.
§04Fleet mix14 listings

Drivetrain

Seats

93% of the fleet runs on Standard. 50% of cars are 5-seaters. 7% of listings are electric or hybrid.

Data collected by Car Rental Hero on Fri 2 Oct 2026 via direct queries to 2 suppliers at Auckland Downtown: Thrifty, Budget. All 14 quotes are automatic transmission, unlimited kilometres, NZD, pay on arrival. Prices reflect availability at time of capture.

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