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Nissan Note
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$15.15
per day
Free cancellation
9.1
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Collection of keys from the Rite Price rental office.
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Drop-off information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Camry
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$27.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
18 Grasslands Pl, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Drop-off information
Downtown
18 Grasslands Pl, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$41.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
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High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda Demio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$17.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
18 Grasslands Pl, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Drop-off information
Downtown
18 Grasslands Pl, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Estima 2000-2005
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
4
$23.98
per day
Free cancellation
9.1
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Collection of keys from the Rite Price rental office.
Payment:
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Drop-off information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$33.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
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High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
$39.44
per day
Free cancellation
9.1
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Collection of keys from the Rite Price rental office.
Payment:
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Drop-off information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$41.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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4x4
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$43.42
per day
Free cancellation
9.1
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Collection of keys from the Rite Price rental office.
Payment:
Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements.
Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$43.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$50.48
per day
Free cancellation
9.1
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Collection of keys from the Rite Price rental office.
Payment:
Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements.
Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Downtown
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$55.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$67.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
4 Vialou Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$104.65
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$116.47
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:13 on 01/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Hamilton (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Hamilton (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Hamilton (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers in Hamilton (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$70 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.77 per liter or $6.70 per gallon
Rating
6.5 / 10
Top 20 locations near Hamilton (Downtown)
- Hamilton Airportfrom $28.36 per day10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $24.08 per day81.6 km / 50.7 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $97.00 per day81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $5.74 per day97 km / 60.27 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $30.70 per day97.7 km / 60.71 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $16.30 per day100 km / 62.14 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $27.15 per day104.6 km / 65 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $17.35 per day105.4 km / 65.49 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $15.58 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Auckland Parnellfrom $30.01 per day113.2 km / 70.34 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $16.19 per day113.6 km / 70.59 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $39.95 per day114.7 km / 71.27 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $16.58 per day116.8 km / 72.58 miles away
- Taupo Downtownfrom $41.19 per day122 km / 75.81 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $16.11 per day122.2 km / 75.93 miles away
- Auckland Rosedalefrom $28.36 per day126.3 km / 78.48 miles away
- Taupo Airportfrom $42.66 per day127 km / 78.91 miles away
- Whakatane Airportfrom $47.10 per day144.5 km / 89.79 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $42.95 per day166.5 km / 103.46 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $39.91 per day232.3 km / 144.34 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Rite Price Rentals
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
B
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
C
Thrifty
98 Tristram St
D
Budget
4 Vialou St
E
Hertz
98 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 8053
When to book in Hamilton (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Hamilton (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Hamilton (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $34 | A good deal $70 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Hamilton (Downtown)
$87
$43
$0
$67
in January
Jan
$53
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$34
in April
Apr
$56
in May
May
$31
in June
Jun
$44
in July
Jul
$21
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$46
in October
Oct
$45
in November
Nov
$79
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Hamilton (Downtown) is August — when rental costs average $21.47 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $79.00 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Hamilton (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Hamilton (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Hamilton (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.4 times in January
Jan
1.9 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
1.9 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Hamilton (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 12 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Hamilton (Downtown)
13
7
0
6 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
12 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Avis, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, large cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Isuzu D-Max | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Estima 2000-2005 | 4 | 3 | Van |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Hamilton (Downtown)
6.5
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Prius
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Nov 23, 2023
Leonard R.
Toyota Corolla
I was here for a family medical emergency.
Apr 12, 2023
cindy C.
Hyundai Elantra
It was work.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$70
Lowest daily price
$21
Total cars available
15
Top 8 suppliers in Hamilton (Downtown) in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
9.1
Outstanding
3 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$21–$71
per day
47 Greenwood Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
+640759811082
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59
Ezi Car Rental
9.0
Outstanding
7 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$151–$166
per day
Ezi Car Rental, Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:30
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$151–$166
per day
98 Tristram St
800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
Budget
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$55–$67
per day
4 Vialou St
6478383585
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-15:30
Tue
07:00-15:30
Wed
07:00-15:30
Thu
07:00-15:30
Fri
07:00-15:30
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$55–$67
per day
98 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 8053
+64078394824
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
Avis
8.4
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$58–$71
per day
4 Vialou Street
6478394915
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-15:30
Tue
07:00-15:30
Wed
07:00-15:30
Thu
07:00-15:30
Fri
07:00-15:30
Bargain Rental Cars
8.4
Very Good
7 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.4
$25–$40
per day
18 Grasslands Pl, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
+640800566701
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$25–$40
per day
98 Tristram St
078394824
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
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