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.
From NZD $68/day
for 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2025
From NZD $68/day
for 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2025
From NZD $76/day
for 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2025
From NZD $79/day
for 19 Apr - 24 Apr 2025
From NZD $98/day
for 21 Apr - 26 Apr 2025
From NZD $113/day
for 19 Apr - 22 Apr 2025Showing 6 of 10 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 16, 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 16 April, 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
29%
Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV
5
5
3 large
Ezi
2
29%
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
4
4
1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
3
14%
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.Intermediate SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
4
14%
Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Apex
5
14%
Ford Focus HybridCompact Car
5
5
2 large
Ezi
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
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 Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
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
Mystery Car
5
4
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
16 Apr
$51
$51
$127
$127
17 Apr
$68
$68
$127
$127
18 Apr
$68
$68
$127
$127
19 Apr
$68
$68
$127
$127
20 Apr
$68
$68
$127
$127
21 Apr
$68
$68
$127
$127
22 Apr
$106
$106
$127
$127
Per day price range
16 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
17 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
18 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
19 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
20 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
21 Apr
$76
$76
$145
$145
22 Apr
$88
$88
$145
$145
Per day price range
16 Apr
$127
$127
$180
$180
17 Apr
$106
$106
$180
$180
18 Apr
$106
$106
$180
$180
19 Apr
$106
$106
$180
$180
20 Apr
$127
$127
$180
$180
21 Apr
$98
$98
$180
$180
22 Apr
$107
$107
$198
$198
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
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
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
$113
$113
$126
$126
20 Apr
$113
$113
$113
$113
21 Apr
$121
$121
$125
$125
22 Apr
$125
$125
$125
$125
Per day price range
16 Apr
$235
$235
$238
$238
17 Apr
$235
$235
$238
$238
18 Apr
$235
$235
$238
$238
19 Apr
$216
$216
$238
$238
20 Apr
$235
$235
$238
$238
21 Apr
$216
$216
$238
$238
22 Apr
$235
$235
$238
$238
Per day price range
16 Apr
$226
$226
$228
$228
17 Apr
$226
$226
$228
$228
18 Apr
$226
$226
$228
$228
19 Apr
$193
$193
$228
$228
20 Apr
$226
$226
$228
$228
21 Apr
$193
$193
$228
$228
22 Apr
$226
$226
$228
$228
Per day price range
16 Apr
$240
$240
$243
$243
17 Apr
$240
$240
$243
$243
18 Apr
$240
$240
$243
$243
19 Apr
$225
$225
$243
$243
20 Apr
$240
$240
$243
$243
21 Apr
$225
$225
$243
$243
22 Apr
$240
$240
$243
$243
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, 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
4.80 • 2 ratings
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On hiring a car in Tauranga
Prices start at NZD $68 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $180 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 $193 and NZD $225 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.
Thrifty 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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