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Car rental rates in Tauranga
The harbourside city of Tauranga is situated by the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island. Located about a two and a half hour drive south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau, Tauranga is known for its warm saltwater pools, historic buildings, and beautiful surrounding scenery.
Getting on the road in Tauranga 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 SUV
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $75/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $76/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 05 Dec - 10 Dec 2025
from NZD $82/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $87/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $107/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $116/day
Special
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $117/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $270/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2025
from NZD $323/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 30, 2025 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 November, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 07 Nov 2025david r.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WDTauranga City
- 31 Aug 2025ricci t.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarTauranga City
- 18 Nov 2025fiona f.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 22 Sep 2025teresa i.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 28 Nov 2025allan b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarAuckland Airport
- 11 Sep 2025alexander m.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland East
- 07 Nov 2025daley r.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAuckland International Airport
- 19 Nov 2025neal v.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similarQueenstown Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Tauranga
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Tauranga. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Tauranga
Popular rental car models in Tauranga last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
25%
5757Toyota Rav4 AWDFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large
Rent withEzi
2
25%
42331
Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car
5
4
2 large
Rent withEzi
3
13%
6464Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.Fullsize SUV
5
5
3 large
Rent withEzi
4
13%
5252Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large
Rent withEzi
5
13%
7878
Kia StonicCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire in Tauranga
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Focus HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Kia vehicles for hire in Tauranga
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Tauranga
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Mitsubishi Eclipse
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
5
5
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Tauranga
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Tauranga
Toyota CorollaHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersEzi
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 AWD
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Other vehicles for hire in Tauranga
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
“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
Tauranga daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$226
$248
01 Dec
$204
$218
02 Dec
$91
$218
03 Dec
$75
$218
04 Dec
$91
$218
05 Dec
$75
$218
06 Dec
$91
$218
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$289
$341
01 Dec
$271
$321
02 Dec
$114
$321
03 Dec
$94
$321
04 Dec
$114
$321
05 Dec
$82
$321
06 Dec
$114
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$213
$213
01 Dec
$190
$190
02 Dec
$190
$190
03 Dec
$87
$190
04 Dec
$190
$190
05 Dec
$87
$192
06 Dec
$192
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$221
$221
01 Dec
$195
$195
02 Dec
$195
$195
03 Dec
$107
$195
04 Dec
$195
$195
05 Dec
$107
$197
06 Dec
$197
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$121
$209
01 Dec
$160
$181
02 Dec
$92
$181
03 Dec
$76
$181
04 Dec
$92
$181
05 Dec
$76
$181
06 Dec
$92
$181
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$361
$374
01 Dec
$352
$364
02 Dec
$352
$364
03 Dec
$323
$364
04 Dec
$352
$364
05 Dec
$323
$364
06 Dec
$352
$364
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Nov
$316
$325
01 Dec
$316
$325
02 Dec
$316
$325
03 Dec
$270
$325
04 Dec
$316
$325
05 Dec
$270
$325
06 Dec
$316
$325
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 November, 2025
Tauranga Airport car hire
Are you flying into Tauranga?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Tauranga Airport (TRG).
Car rental depots in Tauranga
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Tauranga Airport
View details4.6 (9)Mon–Sun 08:30–16:3021 Jean Batten Dr, North Island
Ezi Tauranga City
View details4.7 (10)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00121 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, North Island
Hertz Tauranga Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–16:3064 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, North Island
Thrifty Tauranga Downtown
View details4.9 (3)Mon–Sun 08:00–20:0064 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Tauranga
How much does it cost to hire a car in Tauranga?
Prices start at NZD $75 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $267 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Tauranga.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Tauranga?
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 $323 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Tauranga.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Tauranga?
The highest-rated rental car in Tauranga is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Tauranga?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Tauranga, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Tauranga?
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 Tauranga 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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