Tauranga car rentals from $28/day

On average a rental car in Tauranga costs $41 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 Tauranga found in the last 2 weeks is $40.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Tauranga airport include Hertz and Avis.

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

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

A Special car rental in Tauranga costs $202 per day, on average.

In Tauranga, cars are most frequently rented at EZI Rental Car Kiosk, 73 Jean Batten Drive (2 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 13 car rental agencies in Tauranga.

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 Tauranga so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you will be staying in the busy, urban, touristy part of Tauranga near the shore, the smaller car you drive, the better. A smaller car, such as a compact or economy car, will make it easier for you to navigate through the congested traffic. It will also make it easier to find a parking spot and to afford petrol. If you will be driving across more rugged terrain throughout New Zealand, you may want to opt for a more rugged vehicle, such as an SUV.

Within Tauranga city limits, especially in the northern part of the city where it is more density populated, the speed limit usually is a maximum of 50 km/h (31 mph). Open rural roads and highways tend to have a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph), but if a slower speed limit is posted, make sure you follow it. Also, keep in mind that if conditions warrant it, you should drive at a slower speed .

Tauranga has a number of public parking garages throughout the city, but most charge a fee. However, some of these parking garages are free in the evenings, on weekends, and on public holidays. For instance, parking garages on both Spring Street and Elizabeth Street are open all day every day and charge a daily maximum of about NZ$6.50 (about $3.85). In general, parking garage daily maximums range from NZ$6.50 to NZ$12.50 (about $3.85 to $7.40). Parking meters on city streets usually charge about NZ$2 to NZ$5 per hour ($1.20 to $3).