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Car rental rates in Tauranga

The harbourside city of Tauranga is situated by the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island. Located about a two and a half hour drive south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau, Tauranga is known for its warm saltwater pools, historic buildings, and beautiful surrounding scenery.


Getting on the road in Tauranga is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $168/day

    for 16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $179/day

    for 16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $193/day

    for 16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $216/day

    for 16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
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  • ThriftyFullsize Commercial Van/Truck
    Fullsize Commercial Van/Truck

    From NZD $298/day

    for 16 Feb - 19 Feb 2025
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  • ThriftyFullsize Passenger Van
    Fullsize Passenger Van

    From NZD $308/day

    for 16 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 13, 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 13 February, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Tauranga car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(35 reviews)
  • 04 Feb 2025

    Good

    magnus m.
    Booked: Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
    Tauranga City
    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
  • 23 Oct 2024

    very convenient

    arun g.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Tauranga City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 13 Oct 2024

    easy to use

    frankl s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 09 Jan 2025

    Simple and fast. Prompt response

    fiapule l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
  • 29 Jan 2025

    Easy and quick

    ian n.
    Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport International
    Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
  • 11 Dec 2024

    Easy and reasonable price

    andrew f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 25 Dec 2024

    Very Easy

    david t.
    Booked: 12 Seat Bus or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    12 Seat Bus or similar
  • 29 Nov 2024

    All good.

    timothy f.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Tauranga

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Tauranga.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Tauranga

Popular rental car models in Tauranga last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    41%

    108
    162
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Hertz

  • 2

    12%

    284
    369
    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota PreviaFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 3

    12%

    142
    194
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz, Ezi

  • 4

    12%

    135
    171
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Ezi

  • 5

    6%

    164
    164
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

Ford vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • 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

Kia vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • 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

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • 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, Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • 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

  • Toyota Hiace

    Toyota Hiace

    12

    5

    8 large, 8 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Other vehicles for hire in Tauranga

  • 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

    2 large, 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 daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$226

$253

Sat

15 Feb

$226

$253

Sun

16 Feb

$168

$253

Mon

17 Feb

$226

$253

Tue

18 Feb

$168

$253

Wed

19 Feb

$226

$253

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$271

$287

Sat

15 Feb

$271

$287

Sun

16 Feb

$216

$287

Mon

17 Feb

$271

$287

Tue

18 Feb

$216

$287

Wed

19 Feb

$271

$287

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$336

$336

Sat

15 Feb

$336

$336

Sun

16 Feb

$309

$336

Mon

17 Feb

$336

$336

Tue

18 Feb

$309

$336

Wed

19 Feb

$336

$336

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$326

$336

Sat

15 Feb

$326

$336

Sun

16 Feb

$308

$336

Mon

17 Feb

$326

$336

Tue

18 Feb

$308

$336

Wed

19 Feb

$326

$336

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

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

15 Feb

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

Sun

16 Feb

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

Mon

17 Feb

$317

$326

Tue

18 Feb

$308

$326

Wed

19 Feb

$317

$326

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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 13 February, 2025

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Car rental depots in Tauranga

Car hire depots in Tauranga 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

    4.51 • 7 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Ezi Tauranga City

    121 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga NI, 3116

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.74 • 10 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Tauranga Downtown

    64 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga NI, 3116

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Thrifty Tauranga Downtown

    64 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui NI, 3116

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.60 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Tauranga

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tauranga?

    Prices start at NZD $168 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $309 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Tauranga.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Tauranga?

    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 $308 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Tauranga.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Tauranga?

    The highest-rated rental car in Tauranga 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 in Tauranga?

    Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider in Tauranga, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Tauranga?

    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 in Tauranga 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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