Dunedin Airport car hire for a 7-day New Year escape
Summer twilight hangs over the Taieri Plains late into the evening as the new year rolls in, and the terminal fills with folks eager to chase penguins on the Otago Peninsula. A warm northerly breeze mixes with the smell of dry grass and hot tarmac outside the arrivals gate. Booking your Dunedin Airport car rental early for this 7-day festive window is the smartest move you can make, as 31 available vehicles are snapping up fast for the holiday.
Ezi currently offers the most relief for your holiday budget, averaging $1173 for a seven-day hire, while Hertz sits at the top with a $1760 average. The smart booker jumps straight onto that $1010.75 Compact SUV listing, or snatches up an Intermediate Toyota Corolla Hybrid from Ezi for just $1038.75, leaving more cash for fresh Bluff oysters and local craft beer.
Hybrid vehicles dominate the cheapest deals right now, which is exactly what you want for cruising the winding coastlines and steep hills of the Catlins. Remember to pack light, because small cars have tight boots, and always double-check your rear-view mirrors for the odd sheep crossing the high-country roads. Booking a morning pickup lets you beat the afternoon rush at the depot and gets you to the beach before the crowds arrive.