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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.
Compact Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 03 Oct - 06 Oct 2026
from NZD $87/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from NZD $91/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from NZD $101/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from NZD $103/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from NZD $131/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2026
from NZD $214/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2026
from NZD $222/day
Premium Passenger Van
12 Seat Bus or similar
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2026
from NZD $228/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2026 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 02 October, 2026
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- 18 Aug 2026cheri p.Booked: Hyundai I30Tauranga Airport
- 14 Aug 2026peter c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTauranga 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, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Tauranga Airport
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Hyundai I30
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai Tucson
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Kia vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Kia Carnival
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
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
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget, Avis
Nissan vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 an economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$87
$160
03 Oct
$87
$130
04 Oct
$87
$130
05 Oct
$87
$130
06 Oct
$87
$117
07 Oct
$87
$117
08 Oct
$87
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$97
$172
03 Oct
$129
$141
04 Oct
$129
$141
05 Oct
$95
$141
06 Oct
$97
$140
07 Oct
$91
$140
08 Oct
$129
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$145
$221
03 Oct
$155
$190
04 Oct
$155
$190
05 Oct
$131
$184
06 Oct
$155
$184
07 Oct
$146
$184
08 Oct
$155
$190
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$214
$260
03 Oct
$219
$230
04 Oct
$219
$230
05 Oct
$214
$230
06 Oct
$219
$230
07 Oct
$214
$230
08 Oct
$219
$230
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$228
$265
03 Oct
$235
$247
04 Oct
$235
$247
05 Oct
$228
$247
06 Oct
$235
$247
07 Oct
$228
$247
08 Oct
$235
$247
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Oct
$222
$237
06 Oct
$225
$237
07 Oct
$222
$237
08 Oct
$225
$237
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 02 October, 2026
Car rental depots at Tauranga Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Tauranga Airport
4.6 (9)21 Jean Batten Dr
Mon–Sun 08:30–16:30
Avis Tauranga Airport
N/ATerminal Building (North Island)
Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00
Budget Tauranga Airport
N/AJean Batten Dr Mount Maunganui
Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00
Dollar Tauranga Airport
N/AJean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:30
Hertz Tauranga Airport
4.8 (1)Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:30
Thrifty Tauranga Airport
N/AJean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:30
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?
For a rental period from 9 October to 16 October 2026, prices range from NZD $87 per day for a Standard SUV to NZD $173 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Tauranga Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Tauranga Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Tauranga Airport for the rental period from 9 October to 16 October 2026 is a Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar from Apex costing NZD $87 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Tauranga Airport?
Booking your hire car at Tauranga Airport 28 days beforehand can save you over 22 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Tauranga Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Tauranga Airport from 5 October to 10 October 2026 ranges from NZD $214 to NZD $240 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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 best car rental company at Tauranga Airport?
Hertz is our highest-rated car hire provider at Tauranga Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Tauranga Airport?
Hertz is the cheapest car rental company at Tauranga Airport, with rates from NZD $77 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
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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