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Assuming you’re travelling to French Polynesia to explore the wild wilderness it has to offer, you would be best to go with an SUV or 4WD for your car hire in Papeete. The interior mountains of Tahiti can only be accessed by 4WD or private tour, so selecting a compact or economy vehicle is really going to limit some of the options for your adventures. You will definitely want to ensure your car hire in Papeete has air conditioning, to keep you comfortable on your adventures, and a navigation system will be a bonus to ease your travels.
The speed limit in Papeete is generally 40 km/h until you reach the open road. Most towns and villages, or simply the built-up areas, have the same limit of 40 km/h. Usually you will find the speed limit is 80 km/h on the open roads, but there is some random variation between these speeds in some areas, so be sure to pay close attention to signs.
Parking in Papeete can be tricky, as the city was never really designed for traffic but now has plenty. There are a few paid public car parks in the city, with a rate for the day between F 750 and 850 (A$ 9.90 and 11.20) or around F 100 (A$ 1.32) for the first hour. It is ideal to find accommodation in Papeete that includes free secure parking and explore the city by bike or on foot. Once you head out of the city and into the wilderness of French Polynesia, you will have no problems with parking.
On average a car hire in Papeete costs £78 per day.
Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Papeete.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Faaa airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Papeete costs £77 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Papeete costs £59 per day, on average.
In Papeete, cars are most frequently hired at Avis 56 Rue Des Remparts (1 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Papeete costs £549 per week (£78 per day).
On average a car hire in Papeete costs £2,353 per month (£78 per day).
Most car hire 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 hire in Papeete, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
2 locations in Papeete
Locations in Papeete
Faaa Intl Airport
+689 40 43 04 30
Route De Ceinture Tipaerui
+689 40 43 04 30
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Steve, Sept 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Joyce, Sept 2024
Compact
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
William, Apr 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2 locations in Papeete
Locations in Papeete
56 Rue Des Remparts
+689 40 54 10 10
Terminal Building
+689 40 85 02 84
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Lorin, Sept 2024
Compact
6.4 Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
Convenient location.Cons:
Expensive, poorly lit pickup lot. Unfriendly staff. Charges for damage not caused by me.One location in Papeete
Locations in Papeete
Papeete Faa'a Intl Airport (tahiti)
+689 40 86 61 96
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Faaa Intl Airport
+689 40 43 04 30
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Gonzalo, Jul 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Jean, Apr 2024
Economy
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Papeete Faa'a Intl Airport (tahiti)
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | Avis |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | £78/day |
Good deal | £63/day |
Some Papeete 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 Papeete.
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 Papeete car hire.
Pick-up location | Papeete |
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Car types | Compact, Economy |
Hire locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 6 |
Popular agencies | Hertz |