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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.

  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $57/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $59/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • EziPremium SUV
    Premium SUV

    From NZD $61/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • ThriftyIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $66/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyFullsize Passenger Van
    Fullsize Passenger Van

    From NZD $291/day

    for 21 Jul - 24 Jul 2025
    View offer
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 15, 2025 by an Australian 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 15 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Hamilton car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(39 reviews)
  • 22 Mar 2025

    Very good

    rory h.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Hamilton City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 04 May 2025

    Was very easy

    diana p.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 23 May 2025

    Very easy to book

    glen w.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Highlander or similar
  • 27 Jun 2025

    Very simple process and don't have to pay till pickup

    pauline t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Asx or similar
    Napier Airport
    Mitsubishi Asx or similar
  • 10 Apr 2025

    Awesome

    reon n.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 05 Jun 2025

    Easy to navigate and use

    desarei s.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 30 Apr 2025

    Very easy to select a car and the price is fantastic! Great choice of cars too!

    katherine t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Asx or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mitsubishi Asx or similar
  • 26 May 2025

    Got very good pricing, website is good too, thanks

    roger m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Hamilton

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots in Hamilton.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Hamilton

Ford vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    5

    4

    5 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Other vehicles for hire in Hamilton

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

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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

Today

15 Jul

$52

$244

Wed

16 Jul

$239

$244

Thu

17 Jul

$124

$244

Fri

18 Jul

$57

$124

Sat

19 Jul

$117

$126

Sun

20 Jul

$71

$231

Mon

21 Jul

$198

$244

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$64

$78

Wed

16 Jul

$233

$259

Thu

17 Jul

$114

$257

Fri

18 Jul

$59

$76

Sat

19 Jul

$121

$140

Sun

20 Jul

$60

$257

Mon

21 Jul

$70

$259

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$301

$309

Wed

16 Jul

$277

$309

Thu

17 Jul

$135

$271

Fri

18 Jul

$66

$142

Sat

19 Jul

$135

$195

Sun

20 Jul

$69

$277

Mon

21 Jul

$228

$309

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$71

$71

Wed

16 Jul

$71

$71

Thu

17 Jul

$71

$71

Fri

18 Jul

$61

$297

Sat

19 Jul

$297

$297

Sun

20 Jul

$297

$297

Mon

21 Jul

$71

$71

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

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

Wed

16 Jul

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

Thu

17 Jul

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

Fri

18 Jul

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

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

$291

$324

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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 15 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Hamilton

Car hire depots in Hamilton are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Hamilton City

    4 Vialou Street (North Island), Hamilton NI, 3204

    Today •7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Budget Hamilton

    4 Vialou St (Near Rostrevor St), Hamilton Ni NI, 3204

    Today •7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.60 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Ezi Hamilton City

    Cnr Anglesea and Clarence Streets, Hamilton NI, 3204

    Today •8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    5.00 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Hamilton East Cars

    2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, Hamilton East Cars NI, 3214

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Thrifty Hamilton East Cars

    2f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, Hamilton East Cars NI, 3214

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Hamilton

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Hamilton?

    Prices start at NZD $57 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $142 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Hamilton.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Hamilton?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $291 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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 highest-rated car hire provider in Hamilton?

    Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider in Hamilton, based on ratings 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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