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The easiest way to book rental cars at Tauranga Airport (TRG)

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Great value rental cars from Tauranga Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Apex
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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.

  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $43/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • ApexCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $44/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • ApexIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $54/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $60/day

    for 19 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $76/day

    for 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • EziFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $86/day

    for 20 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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Showing 6 of 11 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 15, 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 15 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Tauranga Airport car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(56 reviews)
  • 16 Jun 2025

    Easy to use

    heather s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 10 Jun 2025

    Easy website for booking quickly

    catriona c.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 02 Jun 2025

    Easy website to use!

    jillian a.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 22 Apr 2025

    Quick and easy

    graeme m.
    Booked: Hyundai Kona or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Hyundai Kona or similar
  • 08 May 2025

    easy and quick

    rachel w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 01 May 2025

    Quick & no deposit taken

    richard b.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander 4x4 Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown International Airport
    Toyota Highlander 4x4 Hybrid or similar
  • 25 Mar 2025

    Quick and easy

    helen g.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 21 May 2025

    Easy to understand and good price

    roger d.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Tauranga Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, 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%

    49
    64
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 2

    13%

    78
    121
    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai KonaCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 3

    13%

    70
    86
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.Intermediate SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    13%

    96
    98
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    6%

    100
    100
    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Ford vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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

Mazda vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Ezi

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Tauranga Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

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 Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Avis

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

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, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

    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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$53

$94

Wed

16 Jul

$53

$94

Thu

17 Jul

$53

$94

Fri

18 Jul

$44

$88

Sat

19 Jul

$53

$94

Sun

20 Jul

$44

$94

Mon

21 Jul

$53

$94

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$52

$108

Wed

16 Jul

$52

$108

Thu

17 Jul

$52

$99

Fri

18 Jul

$43

$99

Sat

19 Jul

$52

$99

Sun

20 Jul

$43

$99

Mon

21 Jul

$52

$164

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$65

$142

Wed

16 Jul

$65

$203

Thu

17 Jul

$65

$142

Fri

18 Jul

$54

$132

Sat

19 Jul

$65

$142

Sun

20 Jul

$54

$142

Mon

21 Jul

$65

$221

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

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

17 Jul

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

18 Jul

$183

$289

Sat

19 Jul

$289

$289

Sun

20 Jul

$86

$289

Mon

21 Jul

$86

$289

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

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

17 Jul

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

18 Jul

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

19 Jul

$126

$126

Sun

20 Jul

$126

$128

Mon

21 Jul

$126

$126

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

$169

$169

Thu

17 Jul

$169

$199

Fri

18 Jul

$169

$199

Sat

19 Jul

$169

$199

Sun

20 Jul

$169

$199

Mon

21 Jul

$169

$199

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$184

$184

Wed

16 Jul

$184

$204

Thu

17 Jul

$184

$204

Fri

18 Jul

$171

$204

Sat

19 Jul

$184

$204

Sun

20 Jul

$171

$204

Mon

21 Jul

$184

$184

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

$190

$190

Wed

16 Jul

$190

$190

Thu

17 Jul

$190

$190

Fri

18 Jul

$190

$190

Sat

19 Jul

$190

$190

Sun

20 Jul

$190

$190

Mon

21 Jul

$190

$190

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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 15 July, 2025

Car rental depots at Tauranga Airport

Car hire depots at Tauranga Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Tauranga Airport

    21 Jean Batten Dr, Mount Maunganui NI, 3116

    Today •8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.58 • 9 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Budget Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Dollar Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Ezi Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    5.00 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Tauranga Airport

    On airport • Tauranga Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 9:00 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.

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 $43 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $183 per day for a Fullsize 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 between NZD $169 and NZD $204 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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