Car Rental Tauranga: Guide to Hiring a Rental Car in New Zealand

Tauranga Rental Car Hire

In Tauranga, you have the option of three rental car pick-up locations. If you're flying into Tauranga, you've got lots of options for rental cars at Tauranga Airport. They're all conveniently located in the arrivals area, close to the baggage claim.

To get a great deal on car rental at Tauranga Airport, don't leave it until you arrive. Head to kingscarrental.com and enter Tauranga Airport (TRG) as the pick-up location. Search as early as possible to snag early bird discounts.

If you're arriving in Tauranga by other means and don't want rental cars at Tauranga Airport, you have two pick-up locations in the city. There is Tauranga Downtown and the suburb of Mount Maunganui.

We've made it easy to find exactly what you're looking for. The search box assumes you are over 25 but it's easy to change this by clicking on the 25+ link. This will open a drop-down list and you can select your age - the minimum is 21.

Once you've started your search, you can refine it to find exactly what you want. Filter by:

Car requirements, Number of seats, Car size, Fuel policy, Payment options

The best time of year to visit Tauranga is during the New Zealand summer. If you live in the northern hemisphere, remember that's December to February. It reaches an average high of 22.1°C (71.7°F) in January, with low rainfall and some of the lowest humidity. No wonder so many Kiwis, as well as international tourists, flock to the Bay of Plenty every year!

Check out our deals and promos to get special discounts at certain times of the year.

What Car Should I Get in Tauranga?

If you're planning to spend a few days around Tauranga and maybe head up to Auckland for a visit, then any rental option will do. Compact cars aren't always the most luxurious but if there are just two of you and you don't have a lot of luggage they're an economical choice.

But SUVs are king in New Zealand and with good reason. They're compact enough for city driving and comfortable enough to spend hours in. But they're also rugged enough to endure anything that the New Zealand climate throws at them.

If you're planning to use one of the Tauranga locations as a starting point for exploring more of the North Island, an SUV may be a smart choice. Check in advance and you might find they don't run you that much more than a compact car. They also allow you to carry more luggage without feeling hemmed in.

You might have heard that diesel is cheaper than petrol in New Zealand. That's true but if you hire a diesel from a car rental in Tauranga Airport or any other location, you'll have to pay a Road Users Charge. This will probably offset the savings you'll get from hiring a diesel.