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Tauranga car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

C$ 2.58

Average price per day

C$ 103

Cheapest price per day

C$ 52
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Popular car types in Tauranga

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There are currently 22 rental locations operating in Tauranga spread across 13 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Tauranga is small car at C$ 52 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 52+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 52+

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SUV

SUV

C$ 84+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 180+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 175+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 53+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 87+

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Standard station wagon

Standard station wagon

C$ 94+

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Best car rental deals found in Tauranga

Hyundai ElantraC$ 52/day
Hyundai Elantra
Found 08/27/26
Toyota YarisC$ 52/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/27/26
Jeep LibertyC$ 53/day
Jeep Liberty
Found 08/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Tauranga car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Tauranga, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Tauranga?

Book your rental car in Tauranga 82 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 61/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 6% off the usual average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Tauranga?

In Tauranga, the most affordable rental car company right now is Budget, offering prices from just C$ 36.78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at C$ 38.15/day.

What is the best car rental company in Tauranga?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Tauranga is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Apex
Apex
9.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga?

At Tauranga, the best time to rent a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just C$ 62. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging C$ 137 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Tauranga, the best time to rent a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just C$ 62. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging C$ 137 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 103

February

C$ 129

March

C$ 137

April

C$ 83

May

C$ 69

June

C$ 80

July

C$ 62

August

C$ 67

September

C$ 68

October

C$ 62

November

C$ 116

December

C$ 98

What car do most people rent in Tauranga?

Compact rentals (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Tauranga. SUV (Hyundai Tucson) and Passenger Van (Class Full-size Van) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tauranga.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Tauranga?

Avis has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bargain Rental Cars has the second-highest number of locations in Tauranga at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Tauranga

Avis

2 locations
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Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Apex

9.5
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.3
Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

8.0

Bargain Rental Cars

1 location
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Rite Price Rentals

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Tauranga?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 103/day when booking a rental car in Tauranga. The best deal a user found was for C$ 55/day from EZI, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tauranga for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car rental companies in Tauranga, offering car rentals for around C$ 957 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Tauranga?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Tauranga for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tauranga for a month?

    Prices can be as low as C$ 4,103 if you consider booking with EZI. That price represents savings of 73% compared to the Tauranga average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Tauranga is on average C$ 4,103 (C$ 137/day).

Car rentals by fuel type in Tauranga

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tauranga. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 36+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 183+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 48+

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