Title: Kaikōura Car Rental - Free Cancellation Options - Expedia.com [Kaikōura Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kaikoura.dx6048104)[Hotels in Kaikōura](https://expedia.com/Kaikoura-Hotels.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kaikōura](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kaikōura](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kaikoura.d6048104.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kaikōura Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kaikoura.d6048104.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/f79b56a0-0e8e-4fe0-bf76-d8c86fb20768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # $162 Car Rental Kaikōura ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Kaikōura Photo by Brent Manning ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) ## Top Car Deals in Kaikōura \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 16 ### Fullsize Commercial Van/Truck Mercedes Benz Sprinter or similar - 3 people - Unlimited mileage ![Thrifty](//mediaim.expedia.com/cars/logos/ZT.png) Christchurch, NZL #### $162 includes taxes & fees $126 per day found 6 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&olat=-43.483320&olon=172.533300&date1=2/15/2026&date2=2/16/2026&pprfrr=125.87&tprfrr=162.12&cvrfrr=ZT&ctrfrr=FK&crfrr=pricefeedResponseFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22van%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car rentals in Kaikōura [View all cars](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Kaik%C5%8Dura,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=6048104&date1=2/20/2026&date2=2/22/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) Lowest prices found within the past 6 hours. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It's about 190 miles from Kaikoura. ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Kaikoura with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Kaikoura? ### What do you need to rent a car in Kaikoura? ### What side of the road do you drive on in Kaikoura? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Kaikoura? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Kaikoura? ### Where can I find a Kaikoura car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Kaikoura? ### Can I drive in Kaikoura with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of cars you can rent. > - Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before sliding behind the wheel. You typically can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with a rental vehicle. ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available | | | Our best deal of the day | $162 | | 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.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | | From popular domestic and international airports | [Airport Car Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/airport) | ## Finding the cheapest car rentals in Kaikōura ### **Using our Search Wizard** If the deals that are available on our page do not suit your needs, then enter Kaikōura into the search wizard at the top of the page. 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