Car Rental in Tauranga

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Tauranga Mount Maunganui
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$88.25 per day
Tauranga Downtown
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$96.93 per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$105.38 per day
Tauranga Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$114.33 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Tauranga Mount Maunganui
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$204.14 per day
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$93.50 per day
Tauranga Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Niro or similar
Kia Niro
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$110.35 per day
Tauranga Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$115.89 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:50 AM on 11/20/24. 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
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$116 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.22 per gallon

One-Way Car Rentals in Tauranga

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tauranga and drop off in another city include:

  • From Tauranga to Auckland - 12 offers from $88.69 per day
  • From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from $88.69 per day

Top 20 cities near Tauranga

  1. Rotorua from $40.39 per day
    50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
  2. Kawerau
    64.6 km / 40.1 miles away
  3. Taupo from $42.14 per day
    119.9 km / 74.5 miles away
  4. Auckland from $31.22 per day
    144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
  5. Waiheke Island from $52.93 per day
    145.1 km / 90.2 miles away
  6. Gisborne from $33.10 per day
    191.4 km / 118.9 miles away
  7. Napier from $41.58 per day
    208.6 km / 129.6 miles away
  8. New Plymouth from $67.00 per day
    231 km / 143.5 miles away
  9. Whangarei from $121.12 per day
    266.9 km / 165.8 miles away
  10. Whanganui from $99.97 per day
    274.8 km / 170.8 miles away
  11. Palmerston North from $49.13 per day
    299.6 km / 186.2 miles away
  12. Kerikeri from $128.38 per day
    336.3 km / 209 miles away
  13. Wellington from $38.15 per day
    424.3 km / 263.6 miles away
  14. Picton from $39.63 per day
    444.3 km / 276.1 miles away
  15. Blenheim from $41.93 per day
    472.1 km / 293.3 miles away
  16. Nelson from $31.42 per day
    477.9 km / 297 miles away
  17. Christchurch from $28.58 per day
    717.2 km / 445.6 miles away
  18. Queenstown from $22.10 per day
    1,026.9 km / 638.1 miles away
  19. Dunedin from $26.50 per day
    1,043.7 km / 648.5 miles away
  20. Invercargill from $26.03 per day
    1,169 km / 726.4 miles away

Top 20 locations near Tauranga

  1. Tauranga Airport from $97.43 per day
    0.6 km / 0.4 miles away
  2. Rotorua Airport from $40.39 per day
    50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
  3. Auckland East Tamaki from $54.78 per day
    140.6 km / 87.4 miles away
  4. Auckland Airport from $31.22 per day
    144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
  5. Waiheke Island Port from $52.93 per day
    145.1 km / 90.2 miles away
  6. Auckland Mount Wellington from $54.78 per day
    146.9 km / 91.3 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from $53.98 per day
    147.4 km / 91.6 miles away
  8. Auckland Onehunga from $54.60 per day
    149.7 km / 93 miles away
  9. Downtown from $40.09 per day
    155.5 km / 96.6 miles away
  10. Auckland Glenfield from $54.78 per day
    163.5 km / 101.6 miles away
  11. Auckland Henderson from $54.78 per day
    164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
  12. Napier Airport from $41.58 per day
    208.6 km / 129.6 miles away
  13. New Plymouth Airport from $67.00 per day
    231 km / 143.5 miles away
  14. Whangarei Airport from $121.12 per day
    266.9 km / 165.8 miles away
  15. Palmerston North Airport from $49.13 per day
    299.6 km / 186.2 miles away
  16. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $42.11 per day
    418.1 km / 259.8 miles away
  17. Downtown from $39.17 per day
    421.9 km / 262.2 miles away
  18. Wellington Airport from $38.15 per day
    424.3 km / 263.6 miles away
  19. Nelson Airport from $31.42 per day
    477.9 km / 297 miles away
  20. Christchurch Airport from $28.58 per day
    717.2 km / 445.6 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga?

Car rental prices in Tauranga vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Tauranga
$81.45
January
$69.89
February
$85.82
March
$67.08
April
$34.43
May
$33.36
June
$42.28
July
$33.56
August
$32.34
September
$42.34
October
$64.46
November
$75.13
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga is September (when prices average $32.34 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $85.82).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Tauranga?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in February, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Tauranga
3
January
1
February
2
March
2
April
4
May
1
June
5
July
4
August
4
September
5
October
3
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tauranga?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tauranga is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Tauranga by pick-up date relative to the average
306%
January
153%
February
89%
March
26%
April
26%
May
38%
June
51%
July
38%
August
77%
September
89%
October
115%
November
191%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis, Snap
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $88 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Haval Jolion 5 2 Large cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars

FAQ

Do I need an International Driving Permit?
If your driver's license is in English, you won't need and International Driving Permit (IDP). If your driver's license is in any other language, you will need one..
Will coverage be included with my rental?
All cars in New Zealand have a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and third-party liability insurance included. As you'll still be liable for the excess, we highly recommend purchasing our Full Coverage for complete peace of mind.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You have to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in New Zealand. You'll likely be charged a Young Driver Fee if you're under 25, though.
How old do I need to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You need to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in Tauranga

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
1/28/24
We drove to Rotorua from Tauranga, lots of fun at the gondola and luge, visited hot springs, drove through kiwi fruit farming region and a beautiful gorge.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$116.10
Lowest daily price
$88.25
Total cars available
52

Top 4 suppliers in Tauranga in 2024

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 12 reviews
2 locations
$97 - $103
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$88 - $294
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$97 - $228
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$97 - $228

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