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Hiring a car from New Zealand's biggest city should be a straightforward experience. Busy airports can be a challenge, but with a pre-booked Auckland Airport rental car, you can be on your way with minimum fuss. Whether you’re planning to stay in the city or visit the nearby areas in the North Island, picking up a car hire in Auckland Airport (AKL) can make your road trip adventure easier and more enjoyable. Choose from available rental cars Auckland Airport has and get ready to explore this culturally diverse city and the stunning landscapes which lie beyond it.

Compare rental cars at Auckland Airport - Why book with Airport Rentals?

Offering all of the best rental car brands and a whole heap of great bargains, Airport Rentals is the perfect place to book cheap car rentals Auckland Airport offers. Our user-friendly search engine displays all the information required to choose the right AKL airport car rental for your New Zealand road trip. The range of trusted brands makes it easy to find and compare all of the available rentals. If you filter by price, you'll definitely find the cheapest car hire at Auckland Airport! Also, our global buying power gives us some of the best prices on the web. It also allows us to provide customers with all kinds of car hire deals and specials.

Enjoy low rental rates and an easy booking experience when you hire a car from Auckland Airport with Airport Rentals!

Here to help on your Auckland Airport car rental

When looking for the best hire car AKL has, you will be faced with a lot of questions, including “what is the cheapest car rental agency in Auckland?”, or “what sort of vehicles can I rent in Auckland?”. The huge range of vehicles can be a little overwhelming, and you will want to get your Auckland Airport car hire road trip off on the right foot. Never fear, our friendly booking team is here to help! Take a look in the Customer Support tab to find a number you can call to get in touch with an experienced car rental consultant. We have freephone numbers for more than 20 countries around the world. Alternatively, send us an email or have a look through our frequently asked questions. You will soon realise why we are the home of the cheapest hire car Auckland Airport deals.

What car rental companies are at Auckland Airport?

When planning to rent a car, Auckland Airport offers a wide range of suppliers and rental vehicles. Big-name international companies are trusted and familiar, but you may get more personal service and a better deal with a small local supplier. With our site, you have the choice!

Auckland International Airport has the biggest brands right there in the terminal. Here’s the list of major suppliers that offer hire car services at AKL Airport.

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Avis
• Europcar

Top AKL Airport brands all have car rental counters in the arrivals area of the domestic or international terminal, making it easy to pick up your rental car and get on the road. Smaller and local brands such as Omega and Ezi-rent provide a complimentary shuttle bus to their nearby car hire depots, an option which means a little more time in transit but often a cheaper hiring price.

Where to go with your car hire from Auckland Airport?

Sprawling across an isthmus between two harbours, Auckland New Zealand is a big place. An Auckland Airport rental car is the best way to get around and see everything, giving you the freedom to make your own itinerary and go at your own pace.

Auckland city centres on the southern shores of the sparkling Waitemata Harbour, where the Harbour Bridge meets the land. In the CBD you will find a flourishing dining scene, fabulous waterfront cafe culture and a hugely multicultural population. Head to the Auckland War Memorial Museum which overlooks the CBD from a hill and learn a little about the city and the nation, or park your Auckland New Zealand car rental up and climb the sky tower to get 360-degree views. Close by you will find the inner-city neighbourhoods of Parnell, Newmarket and Ponsonby with boutique shopping and well-loved restaurants.

The suburbs are far from boring. In fact, each part of the city has its own unique vibe and attractions. To the north of the Waitemata is the area known as the North Shore, where upmarket suburbs overlook calm swimming beaches which are great for families. South Auckland is home to a strong Pasifika culture, local markets and views over the vast Manukau Harbour. The western suburbs are backed by the Waitakere Mountain Range, and a drive-through these scenic hills in your cheap car hire from Auckland Airport will get you to the striking and wild black-sand surf beaches of the west coast. East Auckland's quiet neighbourhoods are blessed with sandy coves and vistas of the Hauraki Gulf.

Remember, New Zealanders drive on the left and all speeds and distances are in kilometres rather than miles. Keep safe on the roads and enjoy your Auckland Airport car hire road trip.

Auckland Car Rental Adventures: Other locations to visit

Head out of Auckland city in your rental car to really experience the beauty of New Zealand. Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula are both summer holiday wonderlands, filled with sandy beaches, native forests and friendly small towns with dairies (corner stores) selling ice-cream cones.

From Auckland, you have plenty of choice of places to visit in your New Zealand car rentals. You could discover Rotorua in your rental car and see how geothermal activity can influence the surroundings, head to Napier or Lake Taupo for some beautiful landscapes, or drive around the capital city in a Wellington car hire. You could also continue your New Zealand adventure by picking up a car rental in Gisborne and see more of the beauty of the North Island. The options are limitless!

Auckland, known as the City of Sails, is the largest city in New Zealand. Renowned for its plentiful business opportunities, cosmopolitan vibe and the beauty of its coastal surroundings (hence the nickname), Auckland is a great place to visit for business or pleasure. It’s hard to get around this city without a car though, so to make sure you’re not stranded, we’ve got a short summary of rental car options in and around the airport.

On-airport Rental Brands

If you want convenience in getting a car hire Auckland NZ, there are currently 9 companies that offer cheap car rentals from Auckland International Airport. Their respective rental counters are conveniently located at the airport’s arrivals area. From there, you can find the best car hire Auckland New Zealand has.

Avis

Look out for Avis in the airport terminal of Auckland, New Zealand. Whether you’re after an eco-friendly Hybrid option, a Premium Van to bundle the whole clan into or just a simple Compact model, you’ll find it at Avis Airport Car Rental Auckland.
 

Budget

Budget is located inside the airport terminal building in Auckland. Save big with a Compact model or get a little fancy with an Elite SUV or Toyota GT86 - whatever kind of vehicle you require, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs with Budget Auckland Airport hire car.
 

Hertz

Hertz can be found inside Auckland Airport terminal building. Ride in style with a Prestige Hybrid Lexus or save your money for exploring the city when you pick an Economy or Compact car hire model - these choices and many more await.
 

Europcar Rental

Keep an eye out for Europcar Rental inside the terminal building at Auckland International Airport. Boasting the newest fleet of car rentals New Zealand with an average age of just 11 weeks, Europcar can provide you with anything from zippy Economy models to powerful Full-size SUVs.
 

Thrifty

Thrifty has a rental counter inside the terminal building of Auckland Airport. Their fleet of late model vehicles includes both Economy options for the budget-conscious, and Mid to Full-Size cars for those who need a little extra space.
 

Bliss

Bliss has an Auckland Airport branch at the terminal. Bliss offers Thrifty rental vehicles but at special rates - these are exclusive to Airport Rentals.
 

Keddy

Keddy can be found at the Europcar desk. They offer Europcar vehicles but their rates can often be among the best in the market - keep an eye out for deals when you hire cars from Keddy.
 

Auto Europe

Auto Europe can often be found at either the Europcar or Thrifty counter at Auckland International Airport. Auto Europe is another brand to look out for, as they can quite often have great deals on rentals cars.
 

Apollo

Apollo can be found at the Hertz rental counter. Apollo offers Hertz vehicles on slightly different terms, which means at certain times of the year they offer fantastic deals for your Auckland Airport car rentals - it certainly pays to check what Apollo’s currently offering.

Off-airport Rental Brands

You can also get cheap car rentals in Auckland from these companies located outside the terminal building. They usually offer complimentary shuttle bus ride back and forth for your convenience.
 

GO Rentals

GO Rentals is located just a two-minute drive away from the Domestic and International terminals on George Bolt Memorial Drive. There’s a complimentary GO shuttle that can take you from your terminal to the rental pick up location. They offer both fantastically cheap Economy options plus station wagons and vans for when you need a bunch of space.
 

Ezi Rentals

Ezi Rentals is found only a few minutes from the airport on Percival Gull Place. There’s a free shuttle bus available that can take you from the airport terminal to the pick up location. Their vehicles for hire range from ultra-affordable SuperSaver models to Full-Size 4WDs and People Movers.
 

Omega Rentals

Omega Rentals is situated 3 kilometres from the airport terminals on Kingsford Smith Place. A free shuttle service can pick you up from Auckland Airport and take you directly to Omega’s rental depot. Offering both older and more modern vehicles, you can almost always find great hire car Auckland airport deals with Omega.
 

Big Value Rentals

Big Value Rentals operates out of the Omega Rentals depot in Kingsford Smith Place- this car hire company is often the cheapest in the whole market and is exclusive to Airport Rentals.
 

Drive NZ

Drive NZ is located near Auckland Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle bus service from the airport terminals to their depot location. Drive NZ has an older fleet but they are immaculately maintained and in great condition, offering excellent value for money.
 

Jucy Rentals

Jucy Rentals can be found just 5 minutes drive away from Auckland International Airport on Jimmy Ward Crescent - a free pick up service can be arranged from your terminal to their rental depot. With a mix of both older and newer models that range across the price spectrum, it’s not hard to find what you’re after when hiring a car with Jucy Rentals.

From Auckland, you could take your airport car rental to the furthest reaches to the north to Cape Reinga, or you could drive away on a massive road trip around the North Island - or you could simply head into town for a quick holiday based in this bustling city centre. No matter where you’re headed, here are the Auckland depot locations where you can pick up your New Zealand car hire to get started.

Auckland City Centre

Auckland is one of the most sprawling cities in the world, so having a set of wheels that can get you around is easily the best way to travel if you’re trying to see a lot of it. There are many pick up locations in Auckland where you can get moving, including Omega NZ, Bliss, Honk, Europcar, Budget, Ace, Jucy, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Go Rentals, Big Value, Apollo, Rent and Save Rental Cars, and Scotties Rent A Car NZ.

Auckland Downtown

Downtown Auckland is right in the thick of the action near the waterfront, the business district, and Vector Arena. Here, you can visit the pick up depots of Ezi and A2B rentals to get into the driver’s seat of your rental car.

Auckland Airport - Domestic Terminal

Auckland’s domestic terminal is an extremely busy one with more than 300 flights per day that connect to New Zealand’s other major hubs such as Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The domestic terminal is a quick 10-minute walk from the international terminal, or you can take a free shuttle that comes every 15 minutes or so. Arriving domestic travellers can pick up their vehicles from rental car suppliers like Ezi, Omega, Bliss, Honk, Europcar, Budget, Ace, Jucy, Hertz, Thrifty, AutoEurope, Right Cars, Avis, Go Rentals, Big Value, Drive, Apollo, Snap Rentals, Keddy by Europcar, East Coast Cars, A2B, Firefly and Rent and Save Cars.

Auckland Airport - International Terminal

Auckland’s international terminal sees more than 120 flights per day and is the second largest airport in Australasia for international traffic. It’s located just 20 kilometres from the CBD (roughly a 35-minute drive) and offers multiple amenities such as supermarkets and stores not far from the airport if you’re looking to start a road trip here. Depots at the Auckland Airport International terminal include Ezi, Omega, Bliss, Honk, Europcar, Budget, Ace, Hertz, Thrifty, AutoEurope, Avis, Go Rentals, Big Value, Apollo, A2B, Rent and Save Rental Cars, and Scotties Rent a Car NZ.

Done exploring Auckland? Why not drive your car hire to New Plymouth to see the southern part of New Zealand. Alternatively, you can take a flight to Christchurch Airport or get a car rental in Queenstown to explore the South Island. It is also a great option to grab a car hire at Invercargill Airport. The choice is yours!