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Car rental rates in Penrose

Penrose is an industrial suburb of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau, around 20 kilometres to the south-east of the city CBD, and 13 kilometres north of Auckland Internatioanl Airport (AKL). If you’re looking for a hire car around East Tamaki, Penrose is a good place to consider.


Getting on the road in Penrose 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.

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    Our customers have rated their Penrose car rental booking experience 4.8/5
    (10 reviews)
    • 11 Sep 2025

      Easy as pie. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

      alexander m.
      Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
      Auckland East
      Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    • 29 Aug 2025

      straightforward

      robert g.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    • 09 Sep 2025

      So easy, so economical.

      jannette w.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Queenstown Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    • 25 Oct 2025

      Ability to choose a hybrid car

      cath w.
      Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    • 08 Sep 2025

      Easy

      fraser r.
      Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Suzuki Swift or similar
    • 07 Nov 2025

      Simple!

      daley r.
      Booked: Mystery Car or similar
      Auckland International Airport
      Mystery Car or similar
    • 19 Sep 2025

      Easy to use

      debra b.
      Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
      Auckland International Airport
      Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    • 26 Nov 2025

      Very easy and straightforward, good selection of cars.

      claire p.
      Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
      Blenheim Airport
      Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car in Penrose

    🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
    🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Penrose.
    ✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget and Hertz.

    Car models commonly available in Penrose

    Ford vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Ford Everest

      Ford Everest

      7

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Kia vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

      Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

      8

      4

      2 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Kia Niro Hybrid

      Kia Niro HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Kia Seltos

      Kia Seltos

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Mazda vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Mazda 3

      Mazda 3

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi Outlander

      5

      5

      5 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Skoda vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Skoda Kodiaq

      Skoda Kodiaq

      7

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      4

      1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Other vehicles for hire in Penrose

    • 12 Seat Bus

      12 Seat Bus

      12

      3

      12 large

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

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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

    Penrose daily rate data

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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 18 December, 2025

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    Car rental depots in Penrose

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Avis Auckland Penrose

      Avis Auckland Penrose

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00

      374 Church Street (North Island), North Island

    • Budget Auckland Penrose

      Budget Auckland Penrose

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00

      374 Church St, North Island

    • Hertz Auckland East

      Hertz Auckland East

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed

      61a Felton Matthew Ave, St Johns, North Island

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car in Penrose

    • Why are there no hire cars in Penrose at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Penrose, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Penrose?

      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 Penrose 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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