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Tauranga Downtown, Tauranga, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

All-wheel drive
Free additional driver

Toyota RAV4

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
$49.27
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
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
A/C
5
2
$53.03
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:46 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Why book with us?

Special offers
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$75 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$1.63 per liter or $6.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Tauranga Downtown

  1. Tauranga Airportfrom $23.71 per day
    0.6 km / 0.37 miles away
  2. Rotorua Airportfrom $30.31 per day
    50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
  3. Whakatane Airportfrom $45.70 per day
    69.5 km / 43.19 miles away
  4. Hamilton Airportfrom $27.29 per day
    79 km / 49.09 miles away
  5. Hamilton (Downtown)from $20.90 per day
    81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
  6. Taupo Downtownfrom $40.86 per day
    114.2 km / 70.96 miles away
  7. Taupo Airportfrom $35.23 per day
    119.9 km / 74.5 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamakifrom $16.52 per day
    140.6 km / 87.36 miles away
  9. Auckland Airportfrom $3.91 per day
    144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
  10. Waiheke Island Portfrom $31.77 per day
    145.1 km / 90.16 miles away
  11. Auckland Penrosefrom $26.58 per day
    147.4 km / 91.59 miles away
  12. Auckland Onehungafrom $16.34 per day
    149.7 km / 93.02 miles away
  13. Auckland Parnellfrom $33.31 per day
    154.9 km / 96.25 miles away
  14. Auckland (Downtown)from $15.24 per day
    155.5 km / 96.62 miles away
  15. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $17.19 per day
    163.5 km / 101.59 miles away
  16. Auckland Hendersonfrom $17.23 per day
    164.5 km / 102.22 miles away
  17. Auckland Rosedalefrom $27.45 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  18. Gisborne Airportfrom $44.83 per day
    191.4 km / 118.93 miles away
  19. Gisborne Downtownfrom $58.96 per day
    194.5 km / 120.86 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Ezi Car Rental
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
B
Thrifty
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui

When to book in Downtown Tauranga and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Tauranga?

The cost of renting a car in Downtown Tauranga 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 February
A good deal $75 Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental Cheapest car type SUVs
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Tauranga
$105
$52
$0

$89

in January

Jan

$95

in February

Feb
Mar
Apr

$38

in May

May

$33

in June

Jun

$39

in July

Jul

$24

in August

Aug
Sep

$34

in October

Oct
Nov

$63

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Tauranga is August — when rental costs average $24.14 per day. This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $95.20 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 Downtown Tauranga?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Tauranga, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in February.

Monthly searches in Downtown Tauranga by pick-up date relative to the average
3
1.5
0

1.5 times in January

Jan

0.4 times in February

Feb
Mar
Apr

0.4 times in May

May

0.4 times in June

Jun

1.1 times in July

Jul

0.4 times in August

Aug
Sep

1.1 times in October

Oct
Nov

2.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Tauranga?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only one day.

Average number of rental days in Downtown Tauranga
9
4
0

8 days in January

Jan

1 day in February

Feb
Mar
Apr

1 day in May

May

4 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

2 days in August

Aug
Sep

2 days in October

Oct
Nov

2 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEzi Car Rental
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars
🤑 Lowest price$75 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEzi Car Rental

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Lowest daily price
$75
Total cars available
1

Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Tauranga in 2026

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
9.0
Outstanding
7 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$75
per day
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
+640800545000 / +64092544397
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
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$75
per day
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui
+64075723836
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
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Highly recommended by our customers

Good price and customer service.
Good price and customer service.
John,
Jun 16, 2026
good price and easy booking
good price and easy booking
Mohammed Halawani,
Jun 16, 2026
Correct and fast administration
Correct and fast administration. Thanks Zoe!🥰
Kitta,
Jun 16, 2026
Good car
Good car, easy process and friendly staff
Karen Marsden,
Jun 16, 2026
Fast and good price
Fast and good price
Derek Wassenaar,
Jun 16, 2026
Had an issue and and grateful I was…
Had an issue and and grateful I was connected to Cosmo; authentic kind and generous ...
Hamza,
Jun 16, 2026
Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect, the car was clean, the agent was very helpful and friendlyI ...
Pawel Kurzac,
Jun 16, 2026
Thank you so much Kate
Thank you so much Kate , nice help
New Age,
Jun 16, 2026
Fast&clear
Most off all company’s in one app. Easy to use.
Paulius Kisonas,
Jun 16, 2026
anat
very easy, good price
anat littany,
Jun 16, 2026
Booking process
Booking process
Florin,
Jun 16, 2026
all perfect
all perfect
Alex,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy booking process and best price on…
Easy booking process and best price on the market! Excellent.
Francesca Giada,
Jun 16, 2026
it was good and easy
it was good and easy
Mohammad Sider,
Jun 16, 2026
Great!
Very simple and easy, good pricing and clear interface
Roy,
Jun 16, 2026
great deal
great deal, everything was perfect
Viorel Dorin,
Jun 16, 2026
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