The easiest way to book a car rental at Tauranga Airport (TRG)
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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
Hyundai I30
View offerTravel 27 Oct - 01 Nov 2026
from NZD $73/day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
View offerTravel 29 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
from NZD $86/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 27 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
from NZD $140/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 27 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
from NZD $143/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
View offerTravel 29 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
from NZD $206/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
View offerTravel 27 Oct - 01 Nov 2026
from NZD $270/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 27 Oct - 01 Nov 2026
from NZD $278/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 24, 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 24 October, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 18 Aug 2026cheri p.Booked: Hyundai I30Tauranga Airport
- 14 Aug 2026peter c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTauranga Airport
- 14 Sep 2026james a.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 Jul 2026rochelle m.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarChristchurch Airport
- 03 Jul 2026robert a.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 22 Oct 2026sean l.Booked: Mercedes GLA 200 or similarChristchurch Airport
- 07 Sep 2026jessica d.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarChristchurch Airport
- 20 Sep 2026alistair f.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarWellington Downtown
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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 | Six 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
24 Oct
$68
$200
25 Oct
$88
$174
26 Oct
$88
$174
27 Oct
$73
$174
28 Oct
$88
$174
29 Oct
$83
$174
30 Oct
$152
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Oct
$157
$230
25 Oct
$184
$200
26 Oct
$184
$200
27 Oct
$157
$200
28 Oct
$92
$200
29 Oct
$86
$200
30 Oct
$184
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Oct
$238
$260
25 Oct
$235
$260
26 Oct
$235
$260
27 Oct
$218
$260
28 Oct
$235
$260
29 Oct
$206
$260
30 Oct
$222
$260
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Oct
$270
$320
25 Oct
$279
$294
26 Oct
$279
$294
27 Oct
$270
$294
28 Oct
$279
$294
29 Oct
$270
$294
30 Oct
$279
$294
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 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
25 Oct
$285
$300
26 Oct
$285
$300
27 Oct
$278
$300
28 Oct
$285
$300
29 Oct
$285
$300
30 Oct
$285
$300
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 24 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 3-day rental with pickup between 25 and 31 October 2026, prices range from NZD $88 per day for a Compact car to NZD $202 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 is a Compact car from NZD $88 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 25 and 31 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’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 12 days beforehand can save you over 13 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Tauranga Airport?
A minivan hired at Tauranga Airport starts from NZD $279 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 25 and 31 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Tauranga Airport.
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?
Apex is the cheapest car rental company at Tauranga Airport, with rates from NZD $88 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 25 and 31 October 2026. 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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