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Papeete car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Papeete. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 October 2025.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $175 |
Cheapest price per day | $133 |
Cheapflights insights for Papeete car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Papeete, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Papeete?
For the best savings on car rentals in Papeete, make your reservation 9 days before pickup. The average price then is just $73/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Papeete?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Papeete is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 32 reviews). Avis (rated 8.8/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
7.3
Avis
8.8
Europcar
8.0
Thrifty
3.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Papeete?
Planning to hire a car in Papeete? January is the cheapest month, costing about $84 per day. In contrast, September is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $140. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$84
February
$87
March
$85
April
$91
May
$94
June
$110
July
$127
August
$122
September
$140
October
$120
November
$99
December
$96
What car do most people hire in Papeete?
Mini cars (Hyundai i10, for example) are the most popular in Papeete. Economy (Peugeot 108) and Compact (Peugeot 208) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Papeete.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Papeete?
In Papeete, Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Papeete
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Papeete known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Papeete. Reviews were last updated on 22 October 2025.
Hertz
32 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.9
Avis
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Europcar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.5
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.5
Thrifty
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
3.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
4.0
Shouqi
1 location
keddy by Europcar
1 location
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Papeete, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Papeete?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $175/day when booking a car hire in Papeete. The absolute best deal a user found was for $133/day from Avis, booked on Oct. 19.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Papeete for a week from Avis?
From Avis you can hire a car in Papeete from about $1,188 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Papeete?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Papeete however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Papeete for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in Papeete can be found for about $5,091, with the average price for a rental being around $170 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 22% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Papeete.
How much is a car hire in Papeete for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Papeete, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Mini hire in Papeete is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Mini for November, it will cost approximately $150 per day.