Car Hire in Tauranga
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
217,95 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
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
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Nissan Note
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
183,47 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
Payment:
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Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
229,40 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
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
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
257,18 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
267,28 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
291,87 NOK
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
294,86 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
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
Online check-in
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
302,57 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
302,96 NOK
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
312,66 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
329,07 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
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
Online check-in
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
368,12 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
387,70 NOK
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Online check-in
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
417,91 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
479,91 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
500,01 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
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
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
716,07 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
780,60 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
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
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
5
831,60 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Drop-off information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Online check-in
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
860,52 NOK
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Drop-off information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:34 on 17.09.25. 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
502 NOK 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
16,40 NOK per litre or 62,08 NOK per gallon
Lowest petrol price
14,64 NOK per litre or 55,42 NOK per gallon
Highest petrol price
16,63 NOK per litre or 62,95 NOK 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 - 12 offers from 976,49 NOK per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from 976,49 NOK per day
Top 7 cities near Tauranga
- Cambridge68,7 km / 42,69 miles
- Taupostarting at 331,64 NOK per day119,3 km / 74,13 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at 280,16 NOK per day299 km / 185,79 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at 149,90 NOK per day423,7 km / 263,27 miles
- Christchurchstarting at 87,38 NOK per day716,6 km / 445,27 miles
- Queenstownstarting at 118,29 NOK per day1 026,4 km / 637,78 miles
- Dunedinstarting at 231,94 NOK per day1 043,1 km / 648,15 miles
Top 3 locations near Tauranga
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 87,38 NOK per day716,6 km / 445,27 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 118,29 NOK per day1 026,4 km / 637,78 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 231,94 NOK per day1 043,1 km / 648,15 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
6 rental locations
B
Tauranga (Downtown)
1 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price 320 NOK | A good deal 385 NOK | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Tauranga
1 946 NOK
973 NOK
0 NOK
1 769 NOK
in January
Jan
732 NOK
in February
Feb
576 NOK
in March
Mar
639 NOK
in April
Apr
379 NOK
in May
May
479 NOK
in June
Jun
403 NOK
in July
Jul
368 NOK
in August
Aug
355 NOK
in September
Sep
464 NOK
in October
Oct
780 NOK
in November
Nov
774 NOK
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Tauranga is September (when the average price is 354,76 NOK per day). This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring in January (when the average price is 1 768,94 NOK).
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 December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Tauranga by Monthly Searches
2,2
1,1
0
1,6 times in January
Jan
1,3 times in February
Feb
0,6 times in March
Mar
0,9 times in April
Apr
0,1 times in May
May
0,6 times in June
Jun
1,3 times in July
Jul
0,4 times in August
Aug
0,9 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1,4 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 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
17
8
0
2 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
15 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
1 day in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Rite Price Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 257 NOK 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 car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
502 NOK
Lowest daily price
257 NOK
Total cars available
57
Top 6 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
8.8
Very good
14 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
306 NOK - 763 NOK
per day
Most popular location
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Hertz
2 locations
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
409 NOK - 748 NOK
per day
Most popular location
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Thrifty
2 locations
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9.1
361 NOK - 1 584 NOK
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Budget
1 location
8.6
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
361 NOK - 1 584 NOK
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
361 NOK - 1 584 NOK
per day
Most popular location
64 Jean Batten Drive
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.2
257 NOK - 1 095 NOK
per day
Most popular location
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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