Car hire in Blenheim, New Zealand

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Blenheim?

Our data shows that February is the cheapest month to rent a car in Blenheim. It’s around R 1,148 per day in February, compared to the yearly average of R 1,148 per day.
Cheapest month avgFebruary • R 1,148
Yearly avg priceR 1,148

Select your Blenheim pick-up location

There are 11 car hire providers in Blenheim. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Blenheim

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Blenheim. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Blenheim

What's the most popular car to hire in Blenheim?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Polestar 2 is the most popular car to hire in Blenheim, with prices starting from R 561 per day. The Nissan X-Trail and similar models are also popular drives in Blenheim.
Polestar 2
Polestar 228% chose this
Nissan X-Trail
Nissan X-Trail14% chose this
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta10% chose this
Mazda Mazda3
Mazda Mazda310% chose this
Most popular carPolestar 2
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Blenheim's cheapest car hire providers

Ezi has the cheapest car hire in Blenheim right now, with prices from R 561 per day. You'll save an average of R 1 879 per day when you book with them.
Ezifrom R 561 per day
Thriftyfrom R 593 per day
Budgetfrom R 808 per day
Europcarfrom R 5 919 per day
Cheapest providerEzi
Book with them to save aroundR 1 879 per day

Hiring a car in Blenheim: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyApex
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, Pickup
Average daily priceR 8,570
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Blenheim

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Blenheim car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Blenheim that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Blenheim for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Blenheim avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Blenheim, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Blenheim car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Blenheim will set you back around R 8,566 per day or R 11,374 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Blenheim is a full-size SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, Pickup.

The cheapest car hire companies in Blenheim are currently Europcar and Routes Car Rental.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Blenheim is currently February.

On average, around R 11,374. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Blenheim is R 3,924.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Blenheim, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Blenheim that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Blenheim.

Most places – Blenheim included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 7,748 per day. The average price per day is around R 7,748.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Apex, Thrifty and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Keddy By Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Blenheim.