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Car rental rates in Hamilton / Kirikiriroa
The culturally diverse city of Hamilton / Kirikiriroa is situated in the Waikato region of New Zealand’s North Island, around an hour and a half by car to the south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau. Hamilton Gardens is the city’s most popular tourist attraction, while Raglan Beach to the west of Hamilton attract those looking for a more relaxed beachside atmosphere, Waitomo is popular for the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, and picturesque Lake Rotorua makes for a favourite picnic destination.
Getting on the road in Hamilton 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.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 21 Apr - 26 Apr 2026
from NZD $96/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 21 Apr - 26 Apr 2026
from NZD $101/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $127/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $127/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 19 Apr - 24 Apr 2026
from NZD $132/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $165/day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $167/day
Special
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $171/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from NZD $182/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 16, 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 16 April, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 11 Feb 2026jeffrey g.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington Airport
- 13 Apr 2026nigel p.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Downtown
- 13 Feb 2026william n.Booked: Hyundai Imax or similarQueenstown Airport
- 27 Mar 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarWellington
- 21 Jan 2026martyn t.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Jan 2026karen m.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry
- 01 Jan 2026samuel v.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland Airport
- 14 Jan 2026david b.Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similarQueenstown Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Hamilton
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 11 car rental depots in Hamilton. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Hamilton
Ford vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Ford Everest
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Kia vehicles for hire in Hamilton
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, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Skoda vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota vehicles for hire in Hamilton
Toyota CorollaHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersEzi
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 AWD
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Other vehicles for hire in Hamilton
12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 CU Metre Box Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Seat Bus
12
3
12 large
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
17-19 CU Meter Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
7 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 11 vehicles
“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
Hamilton daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$180
$244
17 Apr
$165
$231
18 Apr
$152
$231
19 Apr
$110
$231
20 Apr
$165
$231
21 Apr
$96
$239
22 Apr
$168
$244
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$254
$259
17 Apr
$163
$257
18 Apr
$156
$257
19 Apr
$113
$257
20 Apr
$173
$258
21 Apr
$101
$258
22 Apr
$173
$258
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$317
$324
17 Apr
$193
$277
18 Apr
$225
$277
19 Apr
$132
$277
20 Apr
$237
$301
21 Apr
$166
$338
22 Apr
$193
$309
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$239
$239
17 Apr
$239
$301
18 Apr
$239
$239
19 Apr
$239
$255
20 Apr
$239
$301
21 Apr
$239
$302
22 Apr
$239
$301
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$267
$267
17 Apr
$266
$331
18 Apr
$266
$331
19 Apr
$266
$331
20 Apr
$266
$331
21 Apr
$266
$333
22 Apr
$266
$331
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
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
17 Apr
$291
$324
18 Apr
$291
$324
19 Apr
$291
$324
20 Apr
$291
$324
21 Apr
$291
$328
22 Apr
$291
$324
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
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
17 Apr
$127
$127
18 Apr
$127
$127
19 Apr
$127
$127
20 Apr
$127
$127
21 Apr
$127
$127
22 Apr
$127
$127
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
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
17 Apr
$182
$203
18 Apr
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
19 Apr
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
20 Apr
$182
$203
21 Apr
$182
$203
22 Apr
$203
$203
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 16 April, 2026
Hamilton Airport car hire
Are you flying into Hamilton?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Hamilton Airport (HLZ).
Regional airports near Hamilton
Car rental depots in Hamilton
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Hamilton City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–15:30, Sat–Sun Closed4 Vialou Street (North Island), North Island
Budget Hamilton
View details4.6 (1)Mon–Fri 07:00–15:30, Sat–Sun Closed4 Vialou St (Near Rostrevor St), North Island
Ezi Hamilton City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–15:00, Sat–Sun ClosedCnr Anglesea and Clarence Streets, North Island
Hertz Hamilton Downtown
View details4.7 (3)Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat–Sun Closed98 Tristram St, Hamilton, North Island
Hertz Hamilton Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:0098 Tristram St, Hamilton, North Island
Hertz Hamilton East Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:002f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Hertz Hamilton East Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:002f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30–17:30, Sat 8:00–12:00, Sun 9:00–12:0098 Tristram Street, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat–Sun Closed98 Tristram St, Hamilton, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton East Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:002f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Thrifty Hamilton East Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:002f Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Hamilton
How much does it cost to hire a car in Hamilton?
Prices start at NZD $96 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $333 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Hamilton.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Hamilton?
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 $291 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Hamilton.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Hamilton?
The highest-rated rental car in Hamilton is Hyundai Elantra or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Hamilton?
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Hamilton, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Hamilton?
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 Hamilton 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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