Car Hire in Tauranga
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£15.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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
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Nissan Note
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£13.58
per day
Free cancellation
Outside of 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
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
£33.21
per day
Free cancellation
Outside of 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
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£16.91
per day
Free cancellation
Outside of 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
Free additional driver
Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
£15.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£17.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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
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Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
£24.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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.
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£25.37£26.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£28.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£28.79£30.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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 Estima 2000-2005
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
4
£30.21
per day
Free cancellation
Outside of 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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£35.13£36.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£35.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£38.07£40.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£38.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£43.87£46.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£44.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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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
£48.75£51.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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.
Online check-in
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£49.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£51.24£53.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
£55.63£58.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
£56.81
per day
Free cancellation
Outside of 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.
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
2
A/C
4
£57.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
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Unlimited mileage
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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
£57.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Premium Estate/Wagon
Automatic
7
3
A/C
4
£67.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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 09:22 on 13/11/25. 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 7 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
£44 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
£1.20 per litre or £4.54 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.07 per litre or £4.05 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 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 £74.25 per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from £74.25 per day
Top 7 cities near Tauranga
- Cambridge68.7 km / 42.69 miles
- Taupostarting at £22.89 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at £21.41 per day299 km / 185.79 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £15.52 per day423.7 km / 263.27 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £7.59 per day716.6 km / 445.27 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £5.53 per day1,026.4 km / 637.78 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £21.98 per day1,043.1 km / 648.15 miles
Top 3 locations near Tauranga
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £7.59 per day716.6 km / 445.27 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £5.53 per day1,026.4 km / 637.78 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £21.98 per day1,043.1 km / 648.15 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price £28 | A good deal £34 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Tauranga
£147
£74
£0
£134
in January
Jan
£55
in February
Feb
£44
in March
Mar
£48
in April
Apr
£29
in May
May
£36
in June
Jun
£30
in July
Jul
£27
in August
Aug
£25
in September
Sep
£25
in October
Oct
£54
in November
Nov
£59
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Tauranga is September (when the average price is £24.63 per day). This is 13% less than the yearly average and 82% less than hiring in January (when the average price is £133.98).
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 October, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Tauranga by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
1.3 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.1 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
2 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
1.7 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 September, the average hirer keeps their car for 18 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Tauranga
20
10
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
5 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
18 days in September
Sep
12 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, Rite Price Rentals, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, 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 car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£44
Lowest daily price
£19
Total cars available
59
Top 7 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.1
Outstanding
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£19 - £79
per day
Most popular location
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
8.8
Excellent
14 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£27 - £43
per day
Most popular location
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Hertz
2 locations
8.6
Excellent
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
£35 - £110
per day
Most popular location
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Thrifty
3 locations
8.6
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
£35 - £106
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Budget
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
£21 - £57
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Avis
1 location
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£23 - £39
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
£23 - £39
per day
Most popular location
64 Jean Batten Drive
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