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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 SUVView offerFrom NZD $57/day
for 02 Sep - 07 Sep 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $58/day
for 02 Sep - 07 Sep 2025
Economy CarView offerFrom NZD $60/day
for 02 Sep - 07 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $71/day
for 02 Sep - 07 Sep 2025
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $74/day
for 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Fullsize SUVView offerFrom NZD $87/day
for 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 30, 2025 by an Australian 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 30 August, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 16 Jun 2025heather s.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarTauranga Airport
- 10 Jun 2025catriona c.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarTauranga Airport
- 02 Jun 2025jillian a.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarTauranga Airport
- 20 Jul 2025pathirage wijitha p.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport
- 01 May 2025elizabeth p.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarWellington International Airport
- 02 Aug 2025dianne a.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarInvercargill Airport
- 10 Aug 2025alison c.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAuckland Airport
- 27 Jun 2025pauline t.Booked: Mitsubishi Asx or similarNapier 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
20%
8585
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
20%
104104
Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz
3
20%
207207
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
4
20%
5252Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
5
20%
137137
Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
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
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, Ezi
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 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
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
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
30 Aug
$68
$68
$154
$154
31 Aug
$69
$69
$154
$154
01 Sep
$62
$62
$121
$121
02 Sep
$58
$58
$121
$121
03 Sep
$62
$62
$121
$121
04 Sep
$58
$58
$121
$121
05 Sep
$62
$62
$133
$133
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$67
$67
$164
$164
31 Aug
$68
$68
$164
$164
01 Sep
$69
$69
$141
$141
02 Sep
$57
$57
$141
$141
03 Sep
$69
$69
$141
$141
04 Sep
$57
$57
$153
$153
05 Sep
$69
$69
$141
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$82
$82
$203
$203
31 Aug
$84
$84
$203
$203
01 Sep
$86
$86
$179
$179
02 Sep
$71
$71
$179
$179
03 Sep
$76
$76
$164
$164
04 Sep
$71
$71
$164
$164
05 Sep
$76
$76
$164
$164
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$87
$87
$87
$87
01 Sep
$89
$89
$89
$89
02 Sep
$89
$89
$90
$90
03 Sep
$89
$89
$89
$89
04 Sep
$89
$89
$90
$90
05 Sep
$87
$87
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$99
$99
$100
$100
05 Sep
$97
$97
$97
$97
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
$169
$169
$216
$216
03 Sep
$169
$169
$216
$216
04 Sep
$169
$169
$216
$216
05 Sep
$169
$169
$216
$216
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$196
$196
$236
$236
01 Sep
$196
$196
$236
$236
02 Sep
$183
$183
$236
$236
03 Sep
$196
$196
$236
$236
04 Sep
$183
$183
$236
$236
05 Sep
$196
$196
$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 30 August, 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 •8:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Budget Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Dollar Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ezi Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
Hertz Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Thrifty Tauranga Airport
On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 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 $57 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $121 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 $169 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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