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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£35.27
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
73 Jean Batten Drive, Tauranga Airport, Tauranga 2022
The rental desk is located in the terminal building. Please follow the signs to the car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
73 Jean Batten Drive, Tauranga Airport, Tauranga 2022
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£25.62
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
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Free additional driver
Nissan Teana
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£23.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
156 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Once you have arrived, please contact Bargain Rental Cars at 0064 0 800 001 110 or 0064 2 102 634 240. A representative will assist you with your pick-up.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
156 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£38.19
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£29.00
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga City Centre
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£67.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£73.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£75.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£76.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£77.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£80.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£86.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£94.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£97.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£98.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£102.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£105.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£129.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£133.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£135.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£140.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
£170.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
£175.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
£181.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:56 on 01/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Tauranga
- Top 7 cities near Tauranga
- Top 3 locations near Tauranga
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Tauranga and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 1 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Tauranga in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£48 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.05 per litre or £3.97 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.19 per litre or £4.50 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
One-way Car Hire in Tauranga
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Tauranga and drop off in another city include:
- From Tauranga to Auckland - 29 offers from £26.81 per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 19 offers from £53.70 per day
- From Tauranga to Hamilton - 1 offer from £23.81 per day
Top 7 cities near Tauranga
- Cambridge68.9 km / 42.81 miles
- Taupostarting at £28.44 per day114.2 km / 70.96 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at £29.09 per day302.8 km / 188.15 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £7.42 per day421.9 km / 262.16 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £6.66 per day718.2 km / 446.27 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £8.33 per day1,027.3 km / 638.33 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £20.36 per day1,027.9 km / 638.71 miles
Top 3 locations near Tauranga
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £6.66 per day717.2 km / 445.65 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £8.33 per day1,026.9 km / 638.09 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £20.36 per day1,043.7 km / 648.53 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
7 rental locations
B
Tauranga (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Tauranga and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Tauranga the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Tauranga fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price £29 | A good deal £46 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Tauranga
£72
£36
£0
£53
in January
Jan
£57
in February
Feb
£66
in March
Mar
£53
in April
Apr
£23
in May
May
£31
in June
Jun
£26
in July
Jul
£19
in August
Aug
£24
in September
Sep
£17
in October
Oct
£36
in November
Nov
£46
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Tauranga is October (when the average price is £17.15 per day). This is 40% less than the yearly average and 74% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £65.76).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Tauranga?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Tauranga is January, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Tauranga by Monthly Searches
2.3
1.2
0
2.1 times in January
Jan
1.6 times in February
Feb
1.8 times in March
Mar
0.3 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
0.1 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Tauranga?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Tauranga
11
6
0
10 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Ezi Car Rental, Bargain Rental Cars, Thrifty, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, large cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | Van |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Estima 2000-2005 | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 1 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at £17 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at £66. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Tauranga is January, while the least popular month is August.
Tauranga hosts: Rite Price Rentals, Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly, Bargain Rental Cars. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from £24 for one-way rentals in Tauranga
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Bargain Rental Cars (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£48
Lowest daily price
£21
Total cars available
61
Top 7 suppliers in Tauranga in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.1
Excellent
5 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
9.0
Excellent
18 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
£26–£43
per day
Most popular location
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Thrifty
3 locations
8.8
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£56–£126
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£58–£99
per day
Most popular location
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Hertz
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£59–£139
per day
Most popular location
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Firefly
2 locations
8.3
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
Most popular location
64 Jean Batten Drive
Bargain Rental Cars
1 location
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
7.3
£21
per day
Most popular location
156 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
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