Pick-up location | Papeete |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Intermediate, Mini |
Rental locations | 7 |
Airport locations | 5 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Avis |
Economy | $26/day |
Compact | $35/day |
Intermediate | $47/day |
Mini | $62/day |
On average a rental car in Papeete costs $44 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 Papeete found in the last 2 weeks is $38.
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Papeete. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Papeete.
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A Mini car rental in Papeete costs $39 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Papeete costs $43 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Papeete costs $58 per day, on average.
In Papeete, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty Faaa Intl Airport (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Papeete costs $308 per week ($44 per day).
On average a rental car in Papeete costs $1,320 per month ($44 per day).
Most car rental providers in Papeete offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Papeete, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Papeete.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Papeete so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
The type of car you choose from car rentals in Papeete will depend on the number of people you travel with and your luggage. Consider booking an economy rental if you are traveling alone with less luggage. A minivan rental may be ideal if you are traveling as a group and have more luggage. If you are visiting off road destinations outside Papeete, you should book an SUV to maneuver the terrains smoothly. Car rentals in Papeete have a selection of vehicles for different terrains with your preferred seating capacity.
The general speed limit in Papeete and other French Polynesian islands is 40 km/h (24 mph) on most city streets and residential areas. On open roads or highways, the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h (48 mph). You’re likely to be stopped if you exceed the set speed limits. Adhere to the posted speed limits specific to each road to avoid hefty overspeeding fines or penalties.
Finding a parking spot in Downtown Papeete can be challenging. There are limited options, and you’ll likely find a lot that is small and difficult to navigate, especially for bigger cars like minivans and SUVs. The Ferry Terminal Parking in Papeete is a great place to park, offering 24-hour availability and added convenience for those planning to utilize the ferry service to another island. You may also consider parking garages like the municipal parking garage under Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) or the Centre Vaima basement garage. On-street parking is available from Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, at a fee. Parking rates start from ₣100 ($0.90) per hour.
2 locations in Papeete
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Dec 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Cons:
Somehow I didn’t realize I ordered a car that changed for every kilometer until I was very tired, out of time and just trying to get to my destination before dark. It ended up being about 60 USD daily on average so not too horrible. I was fortunate in that the car I’d ordered wasn’t ready (I’d gotten an earlier flight) so she graciously offered me an upgrade. On another note, the car is clearly a rental so, not sure if it was the typical island drivers or what, but I got pushed around a lot. Tailgated, almost run off the road, but I was doing the speed limit so who knows.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
Reserved at one rate, agent found a lower rate that saved me about $20 for a one day rental.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
Staff was helpfulCons:
Knowing I would be charged for every kilometer driven. This wasn’t spelled out in the beginning. Felt like a typical bait and switch.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
Cons:
We booked the car online for a Sunday. It was confirmed online. Sunday comes around, cant get ahold of anyone. Come to find out hertz was closed on sunday. Why would your site even let us rent a car for a date that the car rental company is closed. Furthermore why would your site even confirmed the rental if the company is closed that day. Just annoying2 locations in Papeete
One location in Papeete
2 locations in Papeete
One location in Papeete
One location in Papeete