Long Term Rental
Monthly and multi-month car hire for working holidays, relocations and extended Kiwi adventures.
Renting a car in New Zealand for 4 weeks or more? You shouldn't be paying the daily tourist rate. Nomado's long-term rental rates are designed for working holidaymakers, contractors on assignment, families between homes, and anyone planning an extended NZ road trip. From 28 days onwards, prices drop significantly — often under $20 a day for a budget car, all-inclusive.
Working holiday visa holders touring NZ for 3–12 months. Contractors and consultants on a multi-month NZ posting. Retirees doing a long Kiwi summer. Families between rentals or relocating. Digital nomads basing themselves in Auckland or Christchurch.
Our long-term rate applies from 28 days. A 20% deposit confirms the booking, and the balance is due 14 days before pickup unless your written booking agreement says otherwise.
Follow the servicing and maintenance instructions provided for your hire. Nomado may substitute a reasonably equivalent vehicle when operationally necessary. Any change you request is subject to availability, written agreement and any price adjustment disclosed before you accept it.
Long-term rentals pick up from our Auckland depot (19 Tironui Road, Takanini) or Christchurch depot (305 Marshs Road, Hornby South). Free transport connects each airport with its nearby depot, around 15–20 minutes away depending on traffic. Working holidaymakers often start in Auckland and finish in Christchurch — a one-way monthly rental costs an extra $250.
Fuel is usually the second-biggest cost after the rental itself. At 10 L/100km and around $2.80/L for 91 petrol, 1,000 km a month is roughly $280. Our road trip cost calculator lets you model fuel, ferry crossings and one-way fees over your whole stay.
Standard insurance, unlimited kilometres, unlimited approved drivers, normal New Zealand toll road charges, normal cleaning, mechanical roadside assistance and GST are included. Premium and driver-caused roadside call-outs are separate where applicable.
Our Fleet
Live pricing and availability — only a 20% deposit to book.
Rentals of 28 days or more qualify for our long-term rate, typically 25–40% off the standard daily price — often less than $20/day for a budget car.
Standard maximum is 6 months. Need longer? Contact us — we offer custom packages up to 12 months.
Yes — every Nomado rental, long or short, includes unlimited kilometres, standard insurance and unlimited additional drivers.
Yes — monthly hire is available from both depots. We do not have airport depots; free airport transport is included. One-way rentals between Auckland and Christchurch may be available by agreement for a $250 one-way charge.
Budget cars on our 28-day rate work out under $20/day, so roughly $560–$600 a month all-inclusive. Larger SUVs and 7-seaters are higher; peak summer rates are around 30% above shoulder season.
Nomado may substitute a reasonably equivalent vehicle when operationally necessary. Any requested change is subject to availability, written agreement and any price adjustment disclosed before you accept it.