Car Rental in Hamilton

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Compact
Mazda Demio or similar
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$20.15 / per day
Hamilton Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$36.44 / per day
Hamilton Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$49.52 / per day
Downtown
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$61.33 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Hamilton Airport
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$70.27 / per day
Downtown
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan or similar
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$24.71 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$36.24 / per day
Downtown
Premium Elite Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$84.55 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:12 on 2024-04-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$48 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.65 per liter or $6.26 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.56 per liter or $5.92 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.80 per liter or $6.82 / 1 gallon

Top 20 Cities near Hamilton

  1. Cambridge
    20.5 km / 12.7 miles
  2. Tauranga from $45.81 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles
  3. Auckland from $11.56 per day
    97 km / 60.3 miles
  4. Rotorua from $59.57 per day
    97.7 km / 60.7 miles
  5. Waiheke Island from $33.13 per day
    114.7 km / 71.3 miles
  6. Taupo from $32.09 per day
    127 km / 78.9 miles
  7. New Plymouth from $46.93 per day
    166.5 km / 103.5 miles
  8. Napier from $72.29 per day
    232.3 km / 144.3 miles
  9. Whangarei from $42.27 per day
    238.9 km / 148.4 miles
  10. Gisborne from $59.84 per day
    255.3 km / 158.6 miles
  11. Palmerston North from $71.54 per day
    283.4 km / 176.1 miles
  12. Kerikeri from $46.93 per day
    306 km / 190.1 miles
  13. Wellington from $15.19 per day
    395.9 km / 246 miles
  14. Picton from $40.14 per day
    404.1 km / 251.1 miles
  15. Nelson from $31.70 per day
    428.6 km / 266.3 miles
  16. Blenheim from $33.86 per day
    431.7 km / 268.2 miles
  17. Christchurch from $12.68 per day
    674.7 km / 419.2 miles
  18. Queenstown from $15.85 per day
    971.2 km / 603.5 miles
  19. Dunedin from $34.08 per day
    997.5 km / 619.8 miles
  20. Invercargill from $66.30 per day
    1,117.1 km / 694.1 miles

Top 20 Locations near Hamilton

  1. Tauranga Airport from $45.81 per day
    81.6 km / 50.7 miles
  2. Auckland Airport from $11.56 per day
    97 km / 60.3 miles
  3. Rotorua Airport from $59.57 per day
    97.7 km / 60.7 miles
  4. Auckland East Tamaki from $13.44 per day
    100 km / 62.1 miles
  5. Auckland Penrose from $37.81 per day
    104.6 km / 65 miles
  6. Auckland Mount Wellington from $13.44 per day
    105.4 km / 65.5 miles
  7. Auckland Onehunga from $13.44 per day
    105.6 km / 65.6 miles
  8. Downtown from $13.44 per day
    113.6 km / 70.6 miles
  9. Waiheke Island Port from $33.13 per day
    114.7 km / 71.3 miles
  10. Auckland Henderson from $13.44 per day
    116.8 km / 72.6 miles
  11. Auckland Glenfield from $13.44 per day
    122.2 km / 75.9 miles
  12. New Plymouth Airport from $46.93 per day
    166.5 km / 103.5 miles
  13. Napier Airport from $72.29 per day
    232.3 km / 144.3 miles
  14. Whangarei Airport from $42.27 per day
    238.9 km / 148.4 miles
  15. Palmerston North Airport from $71.54 per day
    283.4 km / 176.1 miles
  16. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $48.22 per day
    389 km / 241.7 miles
  17. Downtown from $27.05 per day
    392.9 km / 244.1 miles
  18. Wellington Airport from $15.19 per day
    395.9 km / 246 miles
  19. Nelson Airport from $31.70 per day
    428.6 km / 266.3 miles
  20. Christchurch Airport from $12.68 per day
    674.7 km / 419.2 miles

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

Car rental prices in Hamilton vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Hamilton
$49.41
January
$57.40
February
$88.87
March
$34.20
April
$44.78
May
$65.21
June
$46.43
July
$45.31
August
$41.14
September
$49.06
October
$49.40
November
$52.62
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hamilton is April (when prices average $34.20 per day). This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $88.87).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Hamilton?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in March, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Hamilton
7
January
7
February
4
March
9
April
5
May
5
June
5
July
5
August
4
September
6
October
6
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Hamilton?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Hamilton is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Hamilton by pick-up date relative to the average
210%
January
181%
February
65%
March
29%
April
65%
May
51%
June
101%
July
116%
August
72%
September
36%
October
72%
November
202%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Bargain Rental Cars, Hertz, Moto, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price $20 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Hertz Kia Niro 5 3 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Haval Jolion 5 2 Large cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Moto Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Nissan X-Trail 5 2 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

New Zealand
Toyota Hiace
February 14, 2023
Hamilton Pistol Club great for team bonding session. Zip Lining and black water rafting in Waitomo both well run and awesome experience. Fun night at Tomo Pub in Waitomo.
New Zealand
Toyota Fortuner
March 15, 2022
It was great dealing with AVIS Thats the way to go.
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Bargain Rental Cars
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$47.90
Lowest daily price
$20.15
Total cars available
45

Top 6 Suppliers in Hamilton in 2024

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 8 reviews
2 locations
$50 - $86
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.6 / 10 reviews
2 locations
$57 - $91
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3
2 locations
$37 - $90
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
2 locations
$33 - $36
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Good 7.8 / 3 reviews
1 location
$20 - $36
Avis
Avis
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$52 - $63
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