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Car rental rates at Tauranga Airport
Set on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Tauranga Airport (TRG) serves the nearby town of Tauranga along with regional centres including Taupō, Hamilton / Kirikiriroa and Whakatāne. It is around a three hour drive from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.
Lock in low rates on your next hire car when flying into Tauranga Airport. VroomVroomVroom compares prices from top car rental brands in New Zealand, presenting a range of vehicle options to suit your budget.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $143/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $151/day
Special
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $152/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $153/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
from NZD $162/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $190/day
Fullsize Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 07 Nov - 10 Nov 2025
from NZD $237/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $238/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $285/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 06, 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 06 November, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 13 Oct 2025jackie g.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington City
- 21 Sep 2025henk v.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarAuckland City
- 07 Oct 2025suzanne w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 31 Jul 2025christine w.Booked: Ford Escape or similarWellington Airport
- 04 Nov 2025leo s.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarChristchurch City
- 29 Sep 2025victoria t.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch Airport
- 01 Sep 2025richard b.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 23 Jul 2025peter p.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Tauranga Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots at Tauranga Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Tauranga Airport
Popular rental car models at Tauranga Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
33%
6767Toyota Rav4 AWDFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large
Rent withEzi
2
17%
6262
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
5
1 large
Rent withEzi
3
17%
4949
Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
4
17%
6666Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
17%
354354Kia StonicCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
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
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
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 Sorento
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
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, Avis, Budget
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Nissan vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Toyota CorollaHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersEzi
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Avis
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 AWD
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Other vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
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 Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$233
$265
07 Nov
$233
$265
08 Nov
$233
$265
09 Nov
$190
$265
10 Nov
$233
$265
11 Nov
$190
$265
12 Nov
$233
$265
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$297
$358
07 Nov
$297
$358
08 Nov
$297
$358
09 Nov
$238
$358
10 Nov
$297
$358
11 Nov
$238
$358
12 Nov
$297
$358
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$281
$372
07 Nov
$210
$372
08 Nov
$210
$372
09 Nov
$164
$372
10 Nov
$208
$372
11 Nov
$162
$372
12 Nov
$208
$372
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$277
$277
07 Nov
$231
$231
08 Nov
$231
$231
09 Nov
$153
$231
10 Nov
$277
$277
11 Nov
$153
$277
12 Nov
$277
$277
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$187
$226
07 Nov
$187
$226
08 Nov
$187
$226
09 Nov
$143
$226
10 Nov
$187
$226
11 Nov
$143
$226
12 Nov
$187
$226
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$372
$392
07 Nov
$372
$392
08 Nov
$372
$392
09 Nov
$341
$392
10 Nov
$372
$392
11 Nov
$341
$392
12 Nov
$372
$392
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$336
$353
07 Nov
$336
$353
08 Nov
$336
$353
09 Nov
$289
$353
10 Nov
$336
$353
11 Nov
$289
$353
12 Nov
$336
$353
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$325
$343
07 Nov
$325
$343
08 Nov
$325
$343
09 Nov
$285
$343
10 Nov
$325
$343
11 Nov
$285
$343
12 Nov
$325
$343
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 06 November, 2025
Car rental depots at Tauranga Airport
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
Avis Tauranga Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–19:45, Sun 08:30–21:00Terminal Building (North Island), North Island
Budget Tauranga Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–19:45, Sun 08:30–21:00Jean Batten Dr Mount Maunganui, North Island
Dollar Tauranga Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:00–21:00, Sat 8:30–17:00, Sun 8:30–21:00Jean Batten Drive, North Island
Ezi Tauranga Airport
View details5.0 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sun 08:00–21:00, Sat 08:00–19:3073 Jean Batten Drive, North Island
Hertz Tauranga Airport
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:00Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport, North Island
Thrifty Tauranga Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:00Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport, North Island
Nearby Tauranga Airport
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Tauranga Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Tauranga Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Tauranga Airport?
Prices start at NZD $143 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $333 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Tauranga Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Tauranga Airport?
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 between NZD $289 and NZD $361 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Tauranga Airport.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Tauranga Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Tauranga Airport 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 at Tauranga Airport?
Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider at Tauranga Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Tauranga Airport?
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 at Tauranga Airport 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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