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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 22 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $60/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $68/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from NZD $76/day
Special
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $77/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 18 Oct - 21 Oct 2025
from NZD $77/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $78/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 23 Oct 2025
from NZD $106/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $175/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from NZD $179/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 17, 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 17 October, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 05 Aug 2025robert a.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Sep 2025jane kit e.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland City
- 03 Jul 2025alison c.Booked: Hyundai i30 or similarHamilton Airport
- 12 Oct 2025hamish t.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 14 Jul 2025michael s.Booked: Skoda Kamiq or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 11 Aug 2025kelvin v.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 16 Jul 2025robert g.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 20 Jul 2025pathirage wijitha p.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Tauranga Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, 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
22%
102357
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
2
22%
4157
Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
3
22%
6083
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
11%
8383
Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
5
11%
6464
Ford Focus HybridCompact Car
5
5
2 large
Rent withEzi
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
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 Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
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 Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Avis
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
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, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$61
$61
$128
$128
18 Oct
$61
$61
$128
$128
19 Oct
$61
$61
$128
$128
20 Oct
$64
$64
$128
$128
21 Oct
$66
$66
$128
$128
22 Oct
$60
$60
$128
$128
23 Oct
$60
$60
$128
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$77
$77
$147
$147
18 Oct
$77
$77
$147
$147
19 Oct
$77
$77
$147
$147
20 Oct
$88
$88
$147
$147
21 Oct
$135
$135
$147
$147
22 Oct
$88
$88
$147
$147
23 Oct
$135
$135
$147
$147
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$154
$154
$187
$187
18 Oct
$154
$154
$187
$187
19 Oct
$154
$154
$187
$187
20 Oct
$101
$101
$187
$187
21 Oct
$154
$154
$187
$187
22 Oct
$101
$101
$187
$187
23 Oct
$76
$76
$187
$187
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
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
18 Oct
$72
$72
$266
$266
19 Oct
$72
$72
$266
$266
20 Oct
$68
$68
$266
$266
21 Oct
$72
$72
$266
$266
22 Oct
$68
$68
$266
$266
23 Oct
$72
$72
$266
$266
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
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
18 Oct
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
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$106
$106
$106
$106
21 Oct
$106
$106
$106
$106
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
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
17 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
18 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
19 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
20 Oct
$179
$179
$236
$236
21 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
22 Oct
$179
$179
$236
$236
23 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$229
$229
$241
$241
18 Oct
$229
$229
$241
$241
19 Oct
$229
$229
$241
$241
20 Oct
$180
$180
$241
$241
21 Oct
$229
$229
$241
$241
22 Oct
$180
$180
$241
$241
23 Oct
$229
$229
$241
$241
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
18 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
19 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
20 Oct
$175
$175
$236
$236
21 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
22 Oct
$175
$175
$236
$236
23 Oct
$224
$224
$236
$236
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 17 October, 2025
Car rental depots at Tauranga Airport
Car hire depots at Tauranga Airport are marked on the map below.
Apex Tauranga Airport
21 Jean Batten Dr, Mount Maunganui NI, 3116
Today •8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
4.58 • 9 ratings
Avis Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Budget Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Dollar Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ezi Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
Hertz Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Thrifty Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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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 $60 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $266 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 $179 and NZD $191 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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