Car Hire at Auckland Airport

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Most popular types of hire car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest petrol station
- Popular one-way hires
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Auckland Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Auckland Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Auckland Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 38 suppliers at Auckland Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

The capital of New Zealand, Auckland is the best proof that however magnificent its nature, the country’s urban areas also have plenty to get excited about. A bustling hub of energy and innovation, Auckland is home to great museums, historic landmarks, and other attractions. Here are three of them:
- Museum of Transport and Technology. Also known simply as the MOTAT, this is one of the most interesting museums in New Zealand. Largely interactive, it houses more than 300,000 items and offers a special focus on the history of the country’s railways, aviation, and other types of transportation with many fascinating vehicles on display. The museum is located in the Western Springs neighbourhood and can be easily accessed from anywhere in the city.
- Auckland Zoo. Located practically next door to the MOTAT, Auckland Zoo is another place that’s beloved by locals and visitors alike. Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022, the zoo is separated into sections corresponding to different biotopes such as the Tropics and the Pridelands of the African savannah. The zoo is home to both fascinating species from around the world and unique local animals.
- Auckland Art Gallery. Known as Toi o Tāmaki in Maori, the Auckland Art Gallery is not only the largest of its type in New Zealand, it is also the best and would more than hold its own against its counterparts in Europe and North America. In addition to indigenous art and exhibits of famous Kiwi artists like Gottfried Lindauer and Marti Friedlander, the museum also has works by such world-famous masters as Picasso, Gauguin, and Dali.
Top international routes
- Christchurch
- Wellington
- Sydney
- Queenstown
- Napier
- Palmerston North
- Nelson
- Melbourne
- Tauranga
- New Plymouth
Main airlines
Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, AirAsia X, China Airlines, and Emirates
Terminals
There are two terminals, an international terminal, and a domestic terminal. There’s a free shuttle bus between them, but there is also a walkway that connects them (it is a 10-15 minute walk).
Most popular types of hire car
- Small cars - starting at 6 GBP per day
- Medium cars - starting at 6 GBP per day
- Large cars - starting at 7 GBP per day
- Station wagons - starting at 13 GBP per day
- People Carriers - starting at 16 GBP per day
- SUVs - starting at 17 GBP per day
- Premium cars - starting at 44 GBP per day
Services and facilities
You’ll find many shops and duty-free stores, restaurants, cafeterias, and snack bars, ATMs, family facilities, showers, a first aid room, and a prayer room. There’s a lost property office where you can also store your luggage. It’s located at the eastern end of the international terminal and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
A Z gas station is located right before to the airport on George Bolt Memorial Drive and is open 24/7. It is convenient for those renting from Europcar and perhaps Enterprise ( servicing Almo rentals), though. If coming from the south, making a detour and passing by this station is probably the best strategy for returning your rental car with a full tank of fuel even though your GPS may tell you to take a different route.
When dropping off your rental from discount and low-cost rental companies located off-airport, the Z station would require a circle if coming from the north. A better option would be to exit the South Western Motorway (Highway 20) before the airport at Coronation Road (Highway 14) where there is a BP station. From the station, it is just a 5-10 minute drive to all of the rental car locations.
Popular one-way hires
- Hamilton (112 km / 70 miles)
- Tauranga (217 km / 135 miles)
- Palmerston North (503 km / 313 miles)
- Rotorua (217 km / 135 miles)
- Napier (402 km / 250 miles)
- Whangarei (179 km / 111 miles)
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Airport information
Top 3 locations near Auckland Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 6,52 GBP per day745,1 km / 462,98 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 8,82 GBP per day1 024,5 km / 636,59 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 17,30 GBP per day1 062,1 km / 659,96 miles
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When to book at Auckland Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Auckland Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Auckland Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price 15 GBP | A good deal 6 GBP | Cheapest supplier North Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
40 GBP
in January
43 GBP
in February
26 GBP
in March
22 GBP
in April
17 GBP
in May
14 GBP
in June
17 GBP
in July
16 GBP
in August
16 GBP
in September
22 GBP
in October
33 GBP
in November
54 GBP
in December
The best month to hire a car at Auckland Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is 14,34 GBP per day. This is 6% less than the yearly average and 73% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 53,64 GBP per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Auckland Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Auckland Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
1,6 times in January
1,5 times in February
1,4 times in March
Same as average in April
0,5 times in May
0,4 times in June
0,4 times in July
0,4 times in August
0,6 times in September
0,9 times in October
1,4 times in November
1,9 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Auckland Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 12 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 9 days.
12 days in January
11 days in February
10 days in March
9 days in April
9 days in May
10 days in June
11 days in July
9 days in August
9 days in September
11 days in October
10 days in November
11 days in December
Car hire information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Rentalcars247, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals, Bargain Rental Cars, Ezu Car Rental |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | 6 GBP per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | North Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Mint Rentals | Nissan Tiida | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
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