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Car rental rates in Hamilton / Kirikiriroa
The culturally diverse city of Hamilton / Kirikiriroa is situated in the Waikato region of New Zealand’s North Island, around an hour and a half by car to the south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau. Hamilton Gardens is the city’s most popular tourist attraction, while Raglan Beach to the west of Hamilton attract those looking for a more relaxed beachside atmosphere, Waitomo is popular for the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, and picturesque Lake Rotorua makes for a favourite picnic destination.
Getting on the road in Hamilton is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 08 Sep 2026
from NZD $94/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 08 Sep 2026
from NZD $97/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $100/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 08 Sep 2026
from NZD $108/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $116/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $116/day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $155/day
Special
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $180/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $190/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 30, 2026 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 30 August, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 29 Aug 2026michael b.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 05 Aug 2026matthew t.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 12 Aug 2026david f.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarQueenstown Downtown
- 29 Jul 2026rochelle m.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarChristchurch Airport
- 26 Jul 2026grant h.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Downtown
- 26 Jul 2026erin g.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarQueenstown Airport
- 02 Jun 2026shane t.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarWellington Airport
- 07 May 2026joanna w.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Hamilton
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots in Hamilton. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Hamilton
Ford vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Ford Everest (M)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Hyundai Santa Fe (H)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Kia Carnival (K)
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Niro Hybrid (G2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Seltos (G)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Sportage (J6)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Stonic (D)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty
Mitsubishi Outlander (I)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Suzuki Swift (B2)
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid (J2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire in Hamilton
12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty
12 Seat Bus (X)
12
2
12 large
ProvidersHertz
17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck (H6)
2
2
ProvidersHertz
2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck (Z6)
2
2
ProvidersHertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
7 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Hamilton daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$174
$210
01 Sep
$174
$231
02 Sep
$102
$231
03 Sep
$177
$239
04 Sep
$100
$112
05 Sep
$94
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$183
$214
01 Sep
$183
$238
02 Sep
$108
$254
03 Sep
$183
$238
04 Sep
$105
$122
05 Sep
$97
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$221
$249
01 Sep
$213
$309
02 Sep
$138
$277
03 Sep
$237
$309
04 Sep
$160
$180
05 Sep
$108
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$230
$230
01 Sep
$191
$230
02 Sep
$190
$230
03 Sep
$191
$191
04 Sep
$191
$228
05 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$253
$253
01 Sep
$210
$253
02 Sep
$209
$253
03 Sep
$210
$210
04 Sep
$210
$251
05 Sep
$210
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
01 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
02 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
03 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
04 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Sep
$291
$304
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$130
$130
01 Sep
$130
$130
02 Sep
$116
$130
03 Sep
$130
$130
04 Sep
$130
$130
05 Sep
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
31 Aug
$276
$276
01 Sep
$276
$312
02 Sep
$248
$312
03 Sep
$312
$312
04 Sep
$276
$288
05 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 30 August, 2026
Hamilton Airport car hire
Are you flying into Hamilton?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Hamilton Airport (HLZ).
Regional airports near Hamilton
Car rental depots in Hamilton
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Hamilton City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat–Sun Closed4 Vialou Street (North Island), North Island
Budget Hamilton Downtown
View details4.6 (1)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat–Sun Closed4 Vialou St, North Island
Hertz Hamilton Downtown
View details4.7 (3)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun Closed98 Tristram St, Hamilton, North Island
Hertz Hamilton East Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Hertz Hamilton East Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM98 Tristram Street, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun Closed98 Tristram St, Hamilton, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton East Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton East Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Hamilton
How much does it cost to hire a car in Hamilton?
For a rental period from 5 September to 8 September 2026, prices range from NZD $94 per day for a Compact Car to NZD $210 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Hamilton.
What is the cheapest car rental in Hamilton?
The cheapest car rental in Hamilton for the rental period from 5 September to 8 September 2026 is a Kia Stonic or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $94 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Hamilton?
The price of a minivan hired in Hamilton from 2 September to 9 September 2026 ranges from NZD $190 to NZD $253 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Hamilton.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Hamilton?
The highest-rated rental car in Hamilton is Hyundai Elantra or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Hamilton?
Hertz is our highest-rated car hire provider in Hamilton, scoring an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Hamilton?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Hamilton may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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