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Pick-up location | Auckland |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, People carrier, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 137 |
Airport locations | 66 |
Popular agencies | Autounion Car Rental, Yesaway, Thrifty, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Especially for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side of the road, a smaller compact car is recommended, as it makes maneuvering through the lanes and roads in Auckland easier. As road conditions are mostly good in and around Auckland, a 4-wheel drive car is only necessary if you want to venture out into the deeper nature of New Zealand, where country roads can turn into gravel paths.
The speed limits are given in kilometers per hour and in areas with pedestrian traffic, the maximum is 30 kph (18 mph). In residential areas, the maximum speed is between 40 and 50 kph (24-31 mph), 80 kph (50 mph) on country roads, and up to 110 kph (68 mph) on motorways. Despite these regulations, always check the posted signs and adhere to the given speed limit.
From on-street parking to parking garages, Auckland offers various parking opportunities for hire cars. On-street parking is usually metered, so make sure to check the time restrictions, if there are any, and pay the amount of money required. For parking on nights and weekends, opt for the Chancery Car Park, or choose a parking lot like the Downtown car park in Customs Street West, or the Victoria Street car park, both of which cost about $24 per day.
On average a car hire in Auckland costs £26 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Autounion Car Rental (£5/day), Mode Car & Camper Rentals (£12/day) and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (£13/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Autounion Car Rental 181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere 2022 (9 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Auckland is £5.81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £70 and £93, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Auckland.
Car hire companies onsite at Auckland Intl airport include Snap Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, EZU Car Rental, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Europcar, EZI, Rental Cars 247, Apex, Budget and Yesaway.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Auckland Intl airport to off-airport locations include Snap Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, EZU Car Rental, Europcar, EZI, Budget, Dollar, Sixt, Thrifty and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Auckland costs £40 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Auckland costs £37 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Auckland costs £34 per day, on average.
In Auckland, cars are most frequently hired at Autounion Car Rental 181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere (9 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Auckland costs £183 per week (£26 per day).
On average a car hire in Auckland costs £782 per month (£26 per day).
Most car hire providers in Auckland offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Auckland, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
As it happens, the majority of the car hires in Auckland do come with automatic transmission, which makes driving easier for many tourists visiting the city. If you are a manual transmission driver like most Europeans, fear not, you will be able to find vehicles that cater for your preferences too. You will probably find that manual transmission vehicles are slightly cheaper and they are great for steep inclines. Always check your booking to ensure it aligns with your driving needs.
When you book cheap car hire in Auckland you will not find much snow in the actual city itself. However, just 5 hours away is the glorious Mt. Ruapehu in Ohakune, which offers great skiing. In order to make your road-tripping safer in icy conditions, ensure your car hire in Auckland provides snow chains for the tyres, so hill ascension and winding roads are no problem for your driving performance.
4 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
154 Victoria St West
+64 9 367 6350
37 Northcote Road
+64 9 418 3742
61a Felton Matthew Ave
+64 9 521 1870
Andrew Mckee Ave
+64 9 256 8692
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
Pros:
Staff were friendly and efficient. Pick up and drop off were quick and easy.Cons:
The interior of the centre console wasn’t clean.6.8 Okay
Dec 2019
Pros:
Good car fair priceCons:
Drop off service at AUK airport was very poor2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
22 Rennie Drive, Airport Oaks – Auckland, New Zealand
+64 9 320 1708
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
42 Verissimo Drive
+64 9 256 0849
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
8.8 Very Good
Mar 2020
Pros:
Staff at drop off was under a lot of pressure due to the virus situation, but they handled it well and I got my refund handled properly.Cons:
Staff at pick up did not speak fluent English.4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
The car was way smaller than expected, I would have gotten a car similar size for much less money also the car was in bad shape dents and scratches everywhere.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
Auckland Airport
+64 221 825 752
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
4 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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A great experience. Highly recommend!5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
Pros:
staffs needs more training, they gave me wrong information caused me waisted 1.5 hours and extra Uber ride between 2 drop off locations.Cons:
The online disclosure were not clare. I booked one way trip from Auckland to Christchurch for total 7 days. The disclosure shows I can take the rental car from north island to south island by ferry. However, I was told I can not take the car on ferry when I got to counter picking up the car...8.4 Very Good
Jan 2019
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No receipt on arrival, very poor signage, had to drop car and then find our way into terminal to check out.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
Pros:
Pickup and drop off were easy. Car was in great conditions and clean.Cons:
n/a10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
Pros:
smooth, effortless process. easiest rental ever!2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
Cons:
We were overcharged by about $250 from the quote I got from Kayak and now have to try and fight it from abroad,2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
165 Beach Road
+64 9 870 3330
42 Verissimo Drive
+64 09 256 0849
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
Pros:
Very nice car. Very friendly staff.Cons:
I would have liked a little instruction on the specific controls on the car (how to use speed control etc.) but not a big issue.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2017
Cons:
The rental counter is a bit far from the airport, so be prepared to spend a bit more time on pickup then with other companies. Otherwise, good experience.2.0 Poor
Dec 2016
Cons:
My flights were delayed so they gave my booked car away. They had no other car options either. Even though I entered all my contact information in while booking the car they said they had received no contact information through kayak. Very disappointing experience.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
5 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
16, Timberly Road
+64 9275 2438
33 Crummer Road
+64 9275 2438
60 The Strand, Parnell
+64 800 288 699
8, Hereford Street Freemans Bay, Auckland Central
+64 800 288 699
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
110 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland
+64 9 580 0588
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
39 Rennie Drive, Mangere, Auckland, , New Zealand
+64 210 292 3826
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6.0 Okay
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
5 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
206 Victoria Street West
+64 9 976 2270
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2020
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Easy pick up. Car was goodCons:
Didn't know we had to switch car during ferry crossing until friend told us. Could have missed.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
Very accommodating. Friendly staff! New and comfortable car! They also gave us a map and tips for driving on the left side of the road.6.0 Okay
Apr 2017
Pros:
The car specifications..Cons:
The guy at the reception of airport was challenging everything we had to say. Not polite.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2017
Pros:
The car was large enough for my needs.Cons:
The price given to me online was not the price I was charged for and when I called the 800 number, the customer service office was closed. I feel I was charged more money because I was in a rush to catch my flight- Poor business practice by Budget. When I picked up the car, the service representatives had me sign that the car was not damaged before even receiving the keys. I asked if there was damage, could I come back and fill out the form to reflect that, and they said "yes"... but the second I received my keys they shut the gates and left for the day. I asked why the price on the document they gave me was different than what I received online and they told me I'd only be charged the additional amount if I returned the car with less than a full tank of gas. The car was returned full and I was still charged more money than quoted online.5.2 Fair
Mar 2017
Pros:
Clean rideCons:
When other rental car companies quoted me it was an all inclusive cost, it wasn't clearly noted that the car was a manual and the price didn't include insurance. So when I actually picked up the car they gouged me on both of those and the quotes price was more than doubled. I had somewhere to be and didn't have much of a choice. Feel like they knew that and really took advantage with the price.3 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
39, The Strand
+64 9303 3112
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Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
5 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
150 Khyber Pass Rd
+64 9 309 0111
154 Victoria St West
+64 800 737 070
Andrew Mckee Ave
+64 800 737 070
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4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
Pros:
Very new and clean car. Smooth administration. Just perfect.Cons:
At the drop-off we had to give the keys to a guy in the car park with a little thrifty sticker on his shirt. We did not get any confirmation that we gave the car back nor that is was still in perfect conditions. It felt a bit weird afterward that we had nothing in your hands to proof that we brought the car back without any damage.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2 locations in Auckland
from£7/dayLocations in Auckland
181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere
+64 9 949 0944
Auckland Hotel Delivery
+64 9 949 0944
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Dec 2022
3 locations in Auckland
from£24/dayLocations in Auckland
154 Victoria St West
+64 800 243 789
4 Tom Pearce Drive
+64 27 808 6503
Andrew Mckee Ave
+64 800 243 789
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
Pros:
Very easy pick up and drop off procedureCons:
Didn't realise depot is not on airport grounds but very close and easy to get to via shuttle bus2.0 Poor
May 2018
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My reservation was never found by dollar when we arrived. Had to rebook the reservation and it delayed us 2 hours. Not dollars fault. It was kayaks. Jazz at Dollar was very accommodating and helped us get a car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from£30/dayLocations in Auckland
46 Verissimo Drive, Auckland Airport
+64 9257 0292
Shop 62,206Victoria Street,Auckland
+64 9307 1063
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2022
2 locations in Auckland
from£18/dayLocations in Auckland
2 Doncaster St, Mangere
+64 927 540 851
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from£30/dayLocations in Auckland
73 Shortland Street
+64 9 379 5080
Auckland Airport
+64 9 275 0066
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
Pros:
Everything was smooth and easyCons:
Nothing5.2 Fair
Dec 2016
Pros:
The car was new and clean. The service was NOT good.Cons:
The customer service was really bad - they made a commitment to a certain price and then tried to change it saying you're picking up from a premium location etc. Bad customer service with a care rep called Janita Lou that was completely non co-operative.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from£41/dayLocations in Auckland
Unit J/80 Richard Pearse Drive
+64 9 869 4666
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
They cancelled our reservation last minute saying they can no longer serve the airport. However when we got here, we found out that they are still operating.2.8 Poor
Aug 2019
Pros:
Honestly, nothing.Cons:
Sixt refused to honor my rental. After waiting for some time for a shuttle I called to confirm they would be coming to pickup. They stated it had recently left and would pick me up in 15 minutes. 4-10 minutes later they called me back to say my rental was no longer available and I was out of luck.8.4 Very Good
Mar 2019
Pros:
Very friendly staff, car not new but in excellent condition.Cons:
Pickup was delayed, not freephone from the airport phone desk.8.4 Very Good
Nov 2018
Pros:
While rental been made with Sixt, car was provided by East Coast Car Rental. Pick up at airport by their shuttle has been fast & convenient, but you need to call for it upon arrival. Beware to their somewhat reduced business hours to make sure it suits your needs and flight schedule. Wait was minimal at counter since we were the only customers then. Car was clean & in perfect mechanical condition. Rates were much lower than with Avis or similar, so it was a good deal considering price/quality.Cons:
From information gathered on Sixt website, we were expecting newer car as they mention theirs to be like 3-6 months old on average. Ours was more like 3-4 years old and 98K. Nevertheless its been in perfect mechanical condition, so despite that point, I don't hesitate to recommend.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Loved itOne location in Auckland
from£12/dayLocations in Auckland
26 Te Taou Crescent
+64 800 278 173
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2023
One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
5 Airpark Drive Mangere
+64 800 736 825
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Payed for the car rental online. Showed up and there was not any available cars.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Rental office was a bare industrial building. Shuttle service was on demand, not scheduled - not every arriving customer is prepared to make local phone calls. Car itself looked like it was purchased at auction. A $2000 (yes two thousand) deposit was taken for the rental (which was more than the car was worth from the looks of it) and I didn't notice until on the road that the fuel tank was empty. I was lucky to make it to city center. On returning the car, the office was empty. No agents. No driver (off airport location, so getting to the airport was an issue). I left the key on a desk (after taking photos and video of the vacation office). As I was calling an Uber, the lone employee pulled up in the shuttle with customers on board. He said he'd drive me to the airport immediately. He did so 30 minutes later. I travel for a living. In 35 years of travel, this is the second worst rental car experience. Scotties never again4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
Pros:
The customer service was great to work withCons:
The first vehicle had 184,000 miles with broken parts and a shake in back end. Had to rerun and they gave us 195,000 miles on it with two cracks in windshield.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
Pros:
Very friendly and helpful staff at Scotties.Cons:
Gave wrong address and phon÷ no. Took two hours and several phone calls to for right address. Did not tell rental was for older car and Scotties was rental place Economy was only the agent. Poor communication all the way.5.2 Fair
Apr 2017
Pros:
If you want to save a little bit of money and don't mind an old car with torn seats and leather peeling off the steering wheel, then this is for you.Cons:
The car had about 100,000 miles on it. Car's nav system was in Chinese characters and not usable, seats were uncomfortable and worn.6.8 Okay
Mar 2017
Pros:
Called to say we were stuck in traffic as we were getting close to their closing time, they said not to worry as they were quite busy and would be there late. Not sure how a car rental at an international airport can close at 5pm.Cons:
Returning the car was interesting... the office had moved and in four phone calls to set up the return nobody mentioned that fact. We were lucky to see a SMALL note that had their new address. As we got close to the new return site a car pulled along side, asked whether we were returning a rental then said to bark in a certain lot at the airport and he would come find us... we parked and unloaded and he did come by but it was odd. Thankfully we were not pressed to catch our flight.One location in Auckland
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
5 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
Auckland Apt
+64 9256 8692
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from£16/dayLocations in Auckland
26 Airpark Drive Mangere, Auckland
+64 9 257 0992
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from£21/dayLocations in Auckland
7 Percival Gull Place, Auckland Airport
+64 9254 4397
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3 locations in Auckland
from£35/dayLocations in Auckland
73 Shortland Street
+64 9379 5080
Auckland Airport
+64 9275 0066
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3 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
110 Montgomerie Rd, Airport Oaks, Mangere
+64 9373 3925
73 Shortland Street, Auckland New Zealand
+64 9 379 5080
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7 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
106 Sunnybrae Rd
+64 800 566 701
271 Great North Rd
+64 800 566 701
30 Springs Road
+64 800 001 122
302 Onehunga Mall
+64 800 566 701
34 Lunn Avenue
+64 800 566 701
Auckland Downtown
+64 800 566 701
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One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
80 Richard Pearse Drive
+64 800 447 658
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Locations in Auckland
112 Pavilion Drive
+64 800 871 563
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
8a Aintree Avenue, Airport Oaks
+64 9887 9775
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
159 Wairau Road
+64 800 871 563
Ray Emery Drive, Mangere
+64 800 871 563
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One location in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
54 Ascot Road
+64 800 871 563
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
27 New North Road, Eden Terrace
+64 21 180 2323
Auckland Airport (AKL) Ray Emery Drive, Māngere
+64 21 180 2323
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2 locations in Auckland
from£19/dayLocations in Auckland
27 New North Road
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Auckland Airport
+54 9 11 5259 9877
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7 locations in Auckland
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4 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
112 Pavilion Drive
+64 9666 5113
120 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
+64 9869 4665
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4 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
165 Beach Road
+64 9525 7321
688 Great South Road
+64 9525 7321
Auckland Airport
+64 508 246 884
Unit 4, Matiatia Wharf
+64 9 525 6133
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4 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
27 Aintree Avenue
+64 800 842 424
Auckland Airport
+64 800 842 424
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2 locations in Auckland
from£20/dayLocations in Auckland
39 The Strand
64-9-303-3112
5 Manu Tapu Dr
64-9-256-9944
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8.8 Very Good
Oct 2015
Pros:
Friendly serviceCons:
We rented from the branch at the Auckland Airport. We had a flight with an early departure and had to drop off the vehicle before the branch opened. Drop off was fine but it would have been nice to have a shuttle service to the terminal.2 locations in Auckland
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2 locations in Auckland
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22 Rennie Dr, Mangere, Auckland
+64 9256 0546
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
167 Beach Road Auckland Central, Auckland
+64 800 656 564
7, Percival Gull Place, Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand
+64 800 656 564
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
4b Percival Gull Place
+64 9 3033912
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2 locations in Auckland
Locations in Auckland
3 Kingsford Smith Place, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand (off Richard Pearse Dr)
+64 9 280 6251
75 Beach Rd, Auckland , New Zealand
+64 9 280 6251
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120 Greenwood Road, Mangere, Auckland
+64 3 420 2878
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Auckland airport
+64 9257 5142
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110 Montgomerie Rd, Mangere, Auckland , New Zealand
+86 10 6064 1387
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5 Aintree Avenue Mangere (Airport Oaks)
+64 800 808 881
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7 kingsford smith place mangere
+64 21 748 789
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42 Verissimo Drive
+64 9 256 0849
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Auckland Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Locations in Auckland
3/203 Kirkbride Rd, Mangere, Auckland , New Zealand
+64 210 880 6158
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Most popular agency | Snap Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | £26/day |
Good deal | £19/day |
Some Auckland car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Auckland.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Auckland car hire.