Hamilton car rentals from $34/day

On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Hamilton found in the last 2 weeks is $44.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($34/day), Budget ($44/day) and EZI ($65/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty Airport Road R D 3 2001 (6 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Hamilton. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Hamilton is $6.88 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $83 and $110, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hamilton.

Car rental companies onsite at Hamilton airport include Thrifty, Budget and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hamilton airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Budget, and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in Hamilton costs $199 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Hamilton costs $52 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Hamilton costs $62 per day, on average.

In Hamilton, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty Airport Road R D 3 (6 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $365 per week ($52 per day).

On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $1,564 per month ($52 per day).

Most car rental providers in Hamilton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hamilton, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 12 car rental agencies in Hamilton.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Hamilton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

With smooth roads and sparse traffic, you can easily and comfortably explore the areas around Hamilton with a standard-size or economy hire car. However, if you want to get the most out of the beautiful scenery, a larger vehicle like an SUV will give you more height from the road, allowing you to get better views of the landscape. SUVs and vehicles with 4x4 capacity are also great if you want to visit remote beauty spots, which may have dirt tracks or uneven trails leading to them.

When you choose car hire in Hamilton, you should pay close attention to the speed limit signs, as limits may vary across different areas. If you’re driving in the city centre, the speed limit is set at 30-40 km/h (15-25 mph). On rural roads outside the town, the limit is usually 60 km/h (40 mph), while on highways, you can drive at up to 110 km/h (60 mph).

Hamilton car hire is a great option if you are staying in the city centre. This area has lots of conveniently located car parks, and the city even has some free car parks located on the east side, around Waikato University. When you pay to park in Hamilton, you will usually have to spend around 6-12 NZD (around 3-6 GBP) for a 2-hour stay. Most car parks close in the evenings in Hamilton, although some car parks offer overnight spaces.