Great value rental cars from Tauranga’s most trusted car hire providers
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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 25, 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 25 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Tauranga. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
25%
Ford Focus HybridCompact Car
5
5
2 large
Ezi
2
25%
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.Fullsize SUV
5
5
3 large
Ezi
3
25%
Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car
5
4
2 large
Ezi
4
13%
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.Intermediate SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
5
13%
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
5
5
3 large
Ezi
Ford Focus HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large
Ezi
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
Ezi
Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4WD
5
4
4 large
Ezi
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Apex, Ezi
Mitsubishi Eclipse
5
5
3 large
Ezi
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
Ezi
Suzuki Swift
4
4
1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar
5
4
5 large, 5 small
Ezi
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
4
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, 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
Per day price range
25 Mar
$226
$226
$228
$228
26 Mar
$226
$226
$253
$253
27 Mar
$135
$135
$150
$150
28 Mar
$82
$82
$150
$150
29 Mar
$135
$135
$150
$150
30 Mar
$82
$82
$150
$150
31 Mar
$135
$135
$150
$150
Per day price range
25 Mar
$271
$271
$287
$287
26 Mar
$271
$271
$287
$287
27 Mar
$160
$160
$171
$171
28 Mar
$105
$105
$171
$171
29 Mar
$160
$160
$171
$171
30 Mar
$105
$105
$171
$171
31 Mar
$160
$160
$171
$171
Per day price range
25 Mar
$336
$336
$336
$336
26 Mar
$336
$336
$336
$336
27 Mar
$233
$233
$233
$233
28 Mar
$123
$123
$233
$233
29 Mar
$159
$159
$233
$233
30 Mar
$123
$123
$233
$233
31 Mar
$189
$189
$233
$233
Per day price range
25 Mar
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
26 Mar
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
27 Mar
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
28 Mar
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
29 Mar
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
30 Mar
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 Mar
$171
$171
$171
$171
Per day price range
25 Mar
$344
$344
$356
$356
26 Mar
$344
$344
$356
$356
27 Mar
$281
$281
$287
$287
28 Mar
$250
$250
$287
$287
29 Mar
$281
$281
$287
$287
30 Mar
$250
$250
$287
$287
31 Mar
$281
$281
$287
$287
Per day price range
25 Mar
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
26 Mar
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
27 Mar
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
28 Mar
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
29 Mar
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
30 Mar
$219
$219
$238
$238
31 Mar
$235
$235
$238
$238
Per day price range
25 Mar
$361
$361
$374
$374
26 Mar
$361
$361
$374
$374
27 Mar
$272
$272
$277
$277
28 Mar
$231
$231
$277
$277
29 Mar
$272
$272
$277
$277
30 Mar
$231
$231
$277
$277
31 Mar
$272
$272
$277
$277
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 25 March, 2025
Are you flying into Tauranga?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Tauranga Airport (TRG).
Car hire depots in Tauranga are marked on the map below.
21 Jean Batten Dr, Mount Maunganui NI, 3116
Today • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
4.53 • 8 ratings
121 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga NI, 3116
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.74 • 10 ratings
64 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga NI, 3116
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
64 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui NI, 3116
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.60 • 1 rating
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Tauranga
Prices start at NZD $82 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $167 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 between NZD $219 and NZD $262 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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.
Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider in Tauranga, based on ratings by our customers.
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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