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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 27, 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 27 January, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Tauranga Airport car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(66 reviews)
  • 24 Jan 2026

    Always competitive and pay on pick up

    michael d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 16 Jan 2026

    You get good deals on vehicles as well as getting vehicle excess insurance from Prosura on the same portal makes booking easy. Is why we use it makes the process easy.

    kelly e.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 19 Nov 2025

    Not totally happy. Request was for a Toyota Corolla or similar, as these are good cars. We went with East Coast Rentals. They said a Corolla was not available. We were given a Cherry (a red one). I walked around the ECR lot and found only one Corolla (a hybrid), amongst 80 cars. I don't think that they run petrol Corollas. Do not advertise them. VVV quoted 1 X$12 for an extra driver, while ECR added $60. We challenged them. ECR said that it might be on VVV website , but ECR have updated their website (?? isn't this automatic administrative?) ECR backed down immediately, which makes me think that it was opportunistic at 6.30 pm and we wanted to get going. The front line staff were great. After 12 days the Cherry went well, which means it was a lot better than the MG3 that we had as a Corolla or similar from another car rental company. We will be back, but a bit more wary and selective. Regards

    neal v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 16 Jan 2026

    Simple booking process and online experience

    simone c.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 14 Jan 2026

    I’ve been using this site for many years and find it quick efficient and affordable

    ian c.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 13 Oct 2025

    Easy to navigate. All conditions clearly set out. Easy to compare

    christopher f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Greymouth Railway Station
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 15 Jan 2026

    Easy peasy

    shanray w.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 06 Jan 2026

    Quick and easy and I didn’t have to trawl thru all the rental car sites to find the best deal.

    juliet m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Tauranga Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots at Tauranga Airport.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Tauranga Airport

Popular rental car models at Tauranga Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    38%

    110
    117
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Ezi, Thrifty

  • 2

    13%

    65
    65
    Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car

    5

    4

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

  • 3

    13%

    71
    71
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    13%

    80
    80
    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

  • 5

    13%

    262
    262
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    3 small

    Rent with

    Budget

Ford vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Kia vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

    Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 AWD

    Toyota Rav4 AWD

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Other vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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“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 compact car

Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$113

$187

Wed

28 Jan

$113

$187

Thu

29 Jan

$113

$187

Fri

30 Jan

$106

$205

Sat

31 Jan

$119

$205

Sun

01 Feb

$114

$187

Mon

02 Feb

$138

$187

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$117

$226

Wed

28 Jan

$117

$254

Thu

29 Jan

$117

$226

Fri

30 Jan

$110

$237

Sat

31 Jan

$135

$259

Sun

01 Feb

$119

$226

Mon

02 Feb

$144

$226

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$141

$141

Wed

28 Jan

$141

$367

Thu

29 Jan

$141

$141

Fri

30 Jan

$133

$220

Sat

31 Jan

$163

$375

Sun

01 Feb

$143

$333

Mon

02 Feb

$173

$333

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$201

$201

Wed

28 Jan

$201

$201

Thu

29 Jan

$201

$201

Fri

30 Jan

$140

$201

Sat

31 Jan

$201

$201

Sun

01 Feb

$140

$201

Mon

02 Feb

$206

$206

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

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

Wed

28 Jan

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

Thu

29 Jan

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

Fri

30 Jan

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

Sat

31 Jan

$232

$232

Sun

01 Feb

$146

$232

Mon

02 Feb

$270

$270

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$312

$329

Wed

28 Jan

$312

$329

Thu

29 Jan

$312

$329

Fri

30 Jan

$262

$329

Sat

31 Jan

$312

$329

Sun

01 Feb

$262

$329

Mon

02 Feb

$312

$329

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jan

$308

$324

Wed

28 Jan

$308

$324

Thu

29 Jan

$308

$324

Fri

30 Jan

$278

$324

Sat

31 Jan

$308

$324

Sun

01 Feb

$278

$324

Mon

02 Feb

$308

$324

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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 27 January, 2026

Car rental depots at Tauranga Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Apex Tauranga Airport

    Apex Tauranga Airport

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    4.6 (9)Mon–Sun 08:30–16:30

    21 Jean Batten Dr, North Island

  • Avis Tauranga Airport

    Avis Tauranga Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00

    Terminal Building (North Island), North Island

  • Budget Tauranga Airport

    Budget Tauranga Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–19:30, Sun 09:00–21:00

    Jean Batten Dr Mount Maunganui, North Island

  • Dollar Tauranga Airport

    Dollar Tauranga Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:00–21:00, Sat 8:30–17:00, Sun 8:30–21:00

    Jean Batten Drive, North Island

  • Ezi Tauranga Airport

    Ezi Tauranga Airport

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    5.0 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sun 08:00–21:00, Sat 08:00–19:30

    73 Jean Batten Drive, North Island

  • Hertz Tauranga Airport

    Hertz Tauranga Airport

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    4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:00

    Jean Batten Dr, Tauranga Airport, North Island

  • Thrifty Tauranga Airport

    Thrifty Tauranga Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–17:00, Sun 08:30–21:00

    Jean 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.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Tauranga Airport
Tauranga 5km away

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 $106 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $220 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 $262 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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