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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 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $159/day
Special
View offerTravel 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $169/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $183/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $214/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 24 Dec 2025
from NZD $215/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $254/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 23 Dec - 28 Dec 2025
from NZD $284/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 20, 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 20 December, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 17 Sep 2025luke b.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland City
- 19 Oct 2025catherine f.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarHamilton Airport
- 12 Sep 2025maria h.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington International Airport
- 07 Dec 2025michael d.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarNelson Airport
- 15 Nov 2025hong j.Booked: Toyota Highlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 26 Aug 2025jordan j.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 09 Dec 2025shivam p.Booked: Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similarQueenstown Airport
- 20 Aug 2025marcus b.Booked: VW Tiguan All Space AWD or similarQueenstown 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
27%
149209Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
27%
7984
Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car
5
4
2 large
Rent withEzi
3
18%
215219Kia StonicCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
9%
180180Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withHertz
5
9%
103103
Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
Ford vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
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
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
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
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
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
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, 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
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Dec
$247
$270
$247
$270
21 Dec
$247
$270
$247
$270
22 Dec
$247
$270
$247
$270
23 Dec
$214
$270
$214
$270
24 Dec
$247
$270
$247
$270
25 Dec
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
26 Dec
$247
$270
$247
$270
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Dec
$294
$348
$294
$348
21 Dec
$294
$348
$294
$348
22 Dec
$294
$348
$294
$348
23 Dec
$254
$348
$254
$348
24 Dec
$294
$348
$294
$348
25 Dec
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
26 Dec
$294
$348
$294
$348
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Dec
$215
$215
$215
$215
21 Dec
$215
$215
$215
$215
22 Dec
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 Dec
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
24 Dec
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
25 Dec
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
26 Dec
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
20 Dec
$191
$241
$191
$241
21 Dec
$191
$241
$191
$241
22 Dec
$191
$241
$191
$241
23 Dec
$159
$241
$159
$241
24 Dec
$191
$241
$191
$241
25 Dec
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
26 Dec
$191
$241
$191
$241
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Dec
$312
$329
$312
$329
21 Dec
$312
$329
$312
$329
22 Dec
$312
$329
$312
$329
23 Dec
$284
$329
$284
$329
24 Dec
$312
$329
$312
$329
25 Dec
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
26 Dec
$312
$329
$312
$329
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 20 December, 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 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00Terminal Building (North Island), North Island
Budget Tauranga Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00Jean 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 $159 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $319 per day for an Intermediate 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 NZD $284 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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