Car Hire in Tauranga
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Tauranga Airport
Compact
Nissan Note or comparable
£18.95 per day
Tauranga City Centre
Economy
Ford Puma or comparable
£22.51 per day
Tauranga Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
£37.99 per day
Tauranga Airport
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
£73.97 per day
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Tauranga Airport
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or comparable
£80.64 per day
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
Premium Van
Toyota Hiace or comparable
£86.44 per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or comparable
£23.70 per day
Tauranga Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
£26.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:07 on 10/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£46 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.25 per litre or £4.72 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.46 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.26 per litre or £4.78 per gallon
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 - 12 offers from £72.88 per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from £72.88 per day
Top 7 cities near Tauranga
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68.7 km / 42.7 miles
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119.3 km / 74.1 miles
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299 km / 185.8 miles
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423.7 km / 263.3 miles
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716.6 km / 445.3 miles
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1,026.4 km / 637.8 miles
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1,043.1 km / 648.2 miles
Top 3 locations near Tauranga
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716.6 km / 445.3 miles
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1,026.4 km / 637.8 miles
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1,043.1 km / 648.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Tauranga
The best month to hire a car in Tauranga is September (when the average price is £26.30 per day). This is 45% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring in January (when the average price is £131.15).
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.
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's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Tauranga?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 15 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Tauranga
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 December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Tauranga by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Rite Price Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £19 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals
8.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£46.35
Lowest daily price
£18.95
Total cars available
53
Top 6 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
£23 - £27
Hertz
2 locations
£30 - £55
Thrifty
2 locations
£27 - £117
Budget
1 location
£31 - £38
Firefly
2 locations
£31 - £38
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
£19 - £81
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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