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Most popular company | THRIFTY |
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Price of petrol per litre | $2.74 |
Average price per day | $139 |
Cheapest price per day | $40 |
There are 12 hire agencies servicing Tauranga. These agencies, altogether, have 21 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tauranga with prices from $40 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Tauranga:
Here are the best Tauranga small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Tauranga medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Tauranga SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Tauranga van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Tauranga pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your rental car in Tauranga 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $54/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 5% off the average price.
Looking to hire a car in Tauranga? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $36.97/day. EZI also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $38.06/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Tauranga is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning to hire a car in Tauranga? August is the cheapest month, costing about $59 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $134. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$131
February
$121
March
$131
April
$114
May
$70
June
$60
July
$69
August
$59
September
$65
October
$69
November
$97
December
$134
Compact cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Tauranga. SUV (Mitsubishi ASX) and Economy (Suzuki Swift) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tauranga.
Thrifty has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Tauranga at 3.
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To secure car hires in Tauranga, you will need to present a valid credit/debit card in your name. You will also need a valid driving licence with an international driver's permit in your name. You will need to be over 21 years old when booking car hires in Tauranga. If you have a valid driving licence, you will be allowed to drive in the region for up to 12 months.
Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Tauranga, meaning you will check on your right when entering a roundabout. Everyone in your Tauranga car hire must wear a seat belt at all times. You will need to follow the speed limits which are 50 kph in the city and 100 kph on highways leading in and out of the area. Drinking and driving is not permitted at all. It is also illegal to use your phone whilst driving.
If you are planning road trips around the Tauranga area, be aware that roads are often narrow, winding, and not always well maintained. It is not even uncommon to find main roads that are gravel. You need a car that manoeuvres well with a good responsive steering system to maintain control at all times, such as the Hyundai Elantra. You can face some extreme weather while driving your hire cars in Tauranga, so look at a luxury car hire that is fitted with temperature control and advanced safety features such as the Toyota Camry with its Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control.
When finding parking in the Tauranga CBD, you will find loads of off-street and on-street parking available, however, your parking time is limited to two hours. The most popular parking lots available are due to their central locations and include Dive Crescent and Cliff Road. You will find off-street leased parking lots that offer overnight or long term parking at TV 3, Kingsview, Devonport and Dive Crescent.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $139/day when booking a car hire in Tauranga. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 13.
Thrifty is one of the top picks in Tauranga. They can have you in a hire car for about $1,153 per week on average.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Tauranga it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Tauranga can be found for about $4,942, with the average price for a rental being around $165 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 78% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Tauranga.
$169 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Tauranga, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Tauranga, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $103/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tauranga. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($24+).