Title: Cheap Car Hire in Kaikōura, NZL - Expedia.co.uk [Kaikōura Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura.dx6048104)[Hotels in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kaikōura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kaikōura Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura.d6048104.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/f79b56a0-0e8e-4fe0-bf76-d8c86fb20768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Kaikōura, NZL ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Kaikōura Photo by Brent Manning ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Kaikōura \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Kaikōura, Canterbury, NZL ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Kaik%C5%8Dura,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=6048104&date1=26/12/2025&date2=28/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Kaikōura, Canterbury, NZL ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Kaik%C5%8Dura,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=6048104&date1=26/12/2025&date2=28/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Kaikōura, Canterbury, NZL ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Kaik%C5%8Dura,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=6048104&date1=26/12/2025&date2=28/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Kaikōura, Canterbury, NZL ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Kaik%C5%8Dura,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=6048104&date1=26/12/2025&date2=28/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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Approximately 190 miles from Kaikoura, it's a beautiful place to get back to nature. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Kaikoura with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Kaikoura? ### What do you need to rent a car in Kaikoura? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Kaikoura? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Kaikoura? ### Where can I find a Kaikoura hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Why should I rent a Kaikoura car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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