Ace Rental cars comparison

Compare Ace Rental Car Prices

Ace Rental Cars is one of the largest and longest established discount car rental companies in New Zealand. They have been operating in NZ for over 30 years and have depots in Auckland, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Queenstown, Greymouth and Dunedin.

Ace is owned by Hertz, the world's largest car rental brand, which bought Ace in 2011. Ace operates as an independent subsidiary focusing on the budget end of the market.  

By having rental locations outside of airport terminals Ace keeps their costs down. Instead, they have 'off-airport' depots and provide complimentary shuttle transfers for clients. Ace appeals to a broad range of tourists, especially independent travellers looking for low-cost rental cars.

Vehicles in the Ace rental car fleet vary depending on the category you book. Premium category vehicles are the newest and 2+ years old. At the other end of the spectrum are older, high mileage 'Super Saver' category cars. Typically these are 10+ years old and have clocked up 180K to 220K kilometres. These are popular with backpackers and others on a tight budget.

Overall satisfaction levels of people who've booked with Ace Rentals is an average customer rating of 8.5/10 from over 2,000 reviews on our booking engine.

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So how do Ace prices compare?

Auckland Airport

Below are sample cost comparisons showing how Ace pricing compares for Auckland Airport car rental. In all cases, car hire is for 7 days with pick up at 10am on 19 Nov and drop-off at 10am on 26 Nov 2022. When multiple vehicle options are available, the lowest-priced option is shown.

Prices shown were valid as of 26 June 2022. Please note that car rental pricing is dynamic and will vary.  Click here to instantly see current pricing.

COMPACT/ECONOMY - AUCKLAND AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$223

Ace Price

$487

Highest Price

$2,783

Compact-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically they will be a Mazda Demio, Corolla Hatch, Toyota Vitz, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20 or similar. 

INTERMEDIATE - AUCKLAND AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$231

Ace Price

$598

Highest Price

$1,937

Intermediate-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically will be a Corolla sedan, Hyundai i30, KIA Cerato or similar. 

SUV - AUCKLAND AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$523

Ace Price

$883

Highest Price

$2,344

SUV-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically they will be a RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Prado or similar. 

Queenstown Airport

Below are sample cost comparisons showing how Ace pricing compares for Queenstown Airport car rental. In all cases, car hire is for 7 days with pick up at 10am on 10 Sep and drop-off at 10am on 17 Sep 2022. When multiple vehicle options are available, the lowest-priced option is shown.

Prices shown were valid as of 26 June 2022. Please note that car rental pricing is dynamic and will vary.  Click here to instantly see current pricing.

COMPACT/ECONOMY - QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$427

Ace Price

$736

Highest Price

$1,756

Compact-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically they will be a Mazda Demio, Corolla Hatch, Toyota Vitz, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20 or similar. 

INTERMEDIATE - QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$446

Ace Price

$905

Highest Price

$1,801

Intermediate-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically they will be a Corolla sedan, Hyundai i30, KIA Cerato or similar. 

SUV - QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT

Lowest Price

$619

Ace Price

$1,264

Highest Price

$2,268

SUV-sized vehicles vary by rental company. Typically they will be a RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Prado or similar. 

Please note that car rental pricing is dynamic and will vary.  

Travel dates and how late you book will have a big impact on what you pay. (The later you leave it, the more you'll pay, especially in high season).

Also, prices for the same dates can differ significantly by rental company. A big factor is whether a rental firm is 'on-airport' or 'off-airport'. (Usually 'off-airport' are cheaper). The age, condition and mileage of rental vehicles are also big factors affecting price. (Cheaper rental vehicles are usually older).

We offer over 25 different car rental brands, including Ace. This means you can easily compare Ace with a wide range of competitors and get the deal that best suits you

Ace Car Rental Depot Information & Tips

Ace has depots in Auckland (City and Airport), Wellington (Ferry terminal & Airport), Christchurch Airport, Queenstown Airport, and the Picton Ferry Terminal. In addition to these locations, Ace has partner offices in Blenheim Airport, Dunedin Airport, and Greymouth.

Auckland Airport

Auckland City

Wellington Airport

Wellington City Airport

Picton

Christchurch Airport

Dunedin Airport

Queenstown Airport

Greymouth

Shopping around for the best car rental deal can be frustrating. Of course, you could take the old approach and spend your time searching through the Ace website for available rental cars.

Then, to be sure you've got a good deal, you'll need to spend even more time hunting through other car rental firms' websites comparing prices.

All very time-consuming and tedious...

The good news is there's a better way. Our instant car hire comparison will save you time and money.

With just a couple of clicks, you can instantly compare Ace car hire prices with a wide range of other NZ car rental firms. You'll see all the best offers available and can then book with confidence, knowing you've found the best deal.