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Car rental Auckland International Airport

Do you want to see the iconic Sky Tower in Auckand or do you prefer the city’s oldest park with the formal Winter gardens? With your rental car you can visit both. With the help of Holiday Cars you can find the best car rentals at Auckland International Airport. We offer all types of cars! Whether you’re looking for a smaller, cheaper car or a big van for more than 6 persons, Holiday Cars can get you whatever you need for you vacation.

Auckland International Airport in New Zealand

Auckland Airport is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand and the fourth busiest in Australia. The airport is located near Mangere, a residential suburb, and Airport Oaks, a service hub suburb 21 kilometers south of the Auckland city center. It is both a domestic and international hub for Air New Zealand. The airport is one of New Zealand’s most important infrastructure assets, providing thousands of jobs for the region. Car rental companies at or close to the airport include.

Car rental companies at Auckland International Airport

When you want to hire a car in Auckland, you can book in advance. That way you will get your car at the airport the day you arrive. From there it is easy to get to different hotspots. You will have complete freedom to visit each landmark. Find the best car rental at HolidayCars.com and book your car well in advance. When you change your mind you can change your reservation for free up to 48 hours before pick up.
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Visit landmarks around Auckland in a rental car

Auckland is a city in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest urban area in the country and is located in the Auckland Region which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. A diverse and multicultural city. Auckland is important because of the arts, and education. So drive to the University of Auckland, the largest university in New Zealand. Don’t forget landmarks such as the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, the Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower, and many museums, parks, restaurants, and theatres. They are among the city's significant tourist attractions. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Auckland is ranked third on the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living Survey, making it one of the most liveable cities.

Climate in Auckland

Some say Auckland has an oceanic climate, while others say the climate is subtropical with warm humid summers and mild damp winters. Either way, Auckland is the warmest and sunniest main center of New Zealand. Snowfall is extremely rare so you can leave your winter coat at home. Get up early and enjoy the beauty of the early morning. At that time, generally, a solemn stillness holds, and a perfect calm prevails.

Airports near Auckland Airport

Christchurch airport
Dunedin Airport
Napier airport
Nelson airport
New Plymouth airport
Queenstown International airport
Rotorua airport
Tauranga Airport
Wellington Airport
Tips and experiences for Auckland Airport

Our customers rated Auckland Airport with an average of 8.9 based on 45 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

11-11-2021
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Auckland airport is very well organised and it is easy to access the information you require on arrival.
07-11-2021
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Use the E lines to get thru customs if you are an international traveler. It was a smooth, quick and easy process. Make sure you fill out your declaration card fully, honestly and in pen. If you are unsure of a declaration, err on the side of conservative. Better safe than sorry
01-11-2021
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We rented a car from the Auckland airport to Taupo which we dropped the car off at and flew out to the South Island. I would highly recommend downloading maps on your phone and pinning points of interest that you may want to go. It made it very easy to find all the places and figure out how far in distance things were from where we currently were. Also, if you are doing major touristy hikes or attractions best is to get there early in the morning. We found it to be a lot less crowded. AND don’t be afraid to be a little spontaneous. Sometimes it works out for the best.
25-10-2021
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Hire a car to get around
25-10-2021
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Mount Eden Village and Waiheke island are great places to visit in Auckland. If you're going further afield the coromandel peninsula and Rotorua are breathtaking.
17-10-2021
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If staying at hotel close to airport take advantage of free shuttle service on yellow bus.
02-10-2021
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Spend some time in the smaller towns relaxing on beaches. Driving isn’t as hard as you might think on the left side. Pay any toll road fee before you get rid of your car. On a related note what was our license plate number. We need it to pay the toll.
01-10-2021
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spectacular city views on top of Mount Eden. beautiful blue spring in Putaruru. Awesome Hobbiton movie set. stunning Dockland.
30-09-2021
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AKL is small but has big airport amenities. Baggage transfer is quick and retrieval is easy. Shuttle buses run frequently, and free phone service is available - ask at the information desk. Moreover, buses to city center are easy to find. They run every 10-15 minutes and take about 45 minutes to get downtown. They cost about $17.00 NZD one-way for adults. Buy a round trip ticket to avoid having to buy the return ticket downtown.
23-09-2021
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Don't rush to your destination.. You WILL get there.. In NZ, enjoy the beautiful greenery and oceans!
21-09-2021
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Be sure to download and fully read the voucher sent ahead of time. You may need to contact/call the rental car service before arriving or when getting to the airport, and you may have to plan for a means to do that.
15-09-2021
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Auckland Airport was rather comfortable, with much of facilities ranging from souvenir and cuisine choices. However, I feel like resting spaces could be expanded so that overnight travelers could have more places to go to and enjoyed a better time when traveling to New Zealand.
12-09-2021
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Book rental car well in advance. Have all documentation at hand on arrival. If not English language drivers licence get an international one. This averts any issues at rental desk. Make sure your credit card in in date and valid, including a good credit limit in case an excess has to be applied. Weigh luggage before leaving home...avoid extra charges and respect size limits for hand luggage...it could avoid embarrassment at the gate!! Bon voyage
04-08-2021
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?? Common sense is number 1. Arrive to drop of 30 min early Incase of Que, Know where you are going before driving , Park in safe area and if at shopping try to park at a end park so only 1 side exposed to shopping rash. Keep fuel tank over half full if taking a back road as maybe no fuel stations open if late , Lock car and leave windows down just 10mm to prevent excessive heat build up in car while parked in sun
08-06-2021
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Book car rentals in advance and make sure you have the booking references with you Also look for most economical car rentals online
25-03-2021
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If you forget your licence like I did and it is NZ. Reminder that the AA in New Zealand is open over the weekend and you are able to get a temporary paper version(my highlight).
19-02-2021
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A very nice airport. Very modern and with all the normal refinements. Security was pleasant and simple. Note that you cannot bring more than 50 cigarettes into Auckland, and they WILL find them as they xray ALL your bags post customs. So do yourself a favour and don't bring them in the first place. Give up instead!
17-02-2021
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Skybus service is expensive. Without any other cheaper option, this is probably the only choice you have if you want to take public transport to North Shore.
02-10-2020
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Traveling New Zealands North island, check out the city of Auckland, the North with beautiful Pahia and Cape Reinga. After that come down south again to explore Hamilton and don't forget Rotorua. There you need to do the tree walk and swim in a natural hot spring river. It has about 40 degrees Celsius. From there drive up to coromandel and enjoy the great forest park. If you have time left go to hot water beach and dig yourself a nice hot bath at the beach. Be aware of the tide times though. Go back to Auckland and finish your journey once more with the lively city.
30-09-2020
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Had a great time driving in New Zealand. The Glow Worm Adventurers was a great way to see the caves in a small group. Would say was the best tour to see up close the glow worms.
26-09-2020
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See the waterfront and Harbour of Auckland. Take a boattrip. Travel up North for nice views. Then travel to the South.
13-09-2020
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Take good earplugs on the flight for the cabin pressure descent. Comfortable personal headphones for movies-airline earplugs don't sit properly Check in early-saves waiting in huge queues.
07-09-2020
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International and domestic are separate terminals. Shuttle bus between the two. Or just walk along the painted green line. KFC and McDonalds are there, but eat at Hanaka. Security doesn't allow bottled water. Plenty of outdoor smoking areas.
20-07-2020
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When entering New Zealand always be honest about what you are bringing in. The customs people are incredibly friendly and helpful and can help dispose of items you shouldn't have, declare it all! When driving on New Zealand Roads do some research before leaving by reviewing the road code. This will help you to get ready for the adventure ahead. If you are not familiar with driving on the left side of the road, make sure you are well rested before attempting to do so. Maybe stay at a hotel the first night to get a good night sleep. This will help increase your focus on where you need to be when you driving. When driving you may want to remove as many distractions as possible such as screaming passengers, music and other items that will take your attention off the road.
30-06-2020
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Take note of freecall number, makes pickup much easier.
28-06-2020
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Rotorua is a must to visit with the geothermal areas, which are fascinating. The Coromandel is also worth a visit, with some great scenery. If you get a chance, visit places off the beaten track as there are hidden gems in New Zealand. There are plenty of smaller places to visit on the journeys to the more obvious tourist attractions. Hobbiton and the Weta Studios tour in Wellington are also great places to visit, even if you are not that interested in Lord of the Rings. Huka Falls is awe inspiring. Jet boating there is brilliant.
12-06-2020
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Take photos of the rental cars before leaving depot and do the car check with them also I learnt my lesson.
13-03-2020
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Airport was ok. Shuttles were ready to find. Some construction. Hotel/car rental shuttles were quite regular ands were free.
29-09-2019
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Very prompt delay very of our luggage and processing through passport control and customs.
28-09-2019
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Aukland airport car rentals come in a wide price range. If you're willing to take a free short shuttle ride from the airport you can save quite a bit of money on your car rental. Blue Sky Car Rentals is one of the lower priced car rentals available, due to being a short ride away from the airport. They have a decent car park with many hybrid cars and bigger cars if you need more space. The cars are a bit older than the big expensive rental car companies at the airport, but the price reflects that. And I like that they do not look like your typical rental car, which makes them less obvious targets for criminals. We had a great time traveling around the North Island and and the car took us everywhere without any troubles. Next time we might go for a Hybrid car to save a bit on gas money.
09-09-2019
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Renting out a car is a good option to see the entire country. Booking all the hotels and tours in advance is of great help. Specially the inter islander ,cruise in milford sound, hobbiton tour etc. We visited Auckland Rotorua Hahei Taupo Wellington Picton Christchurch Queenstown Te Anau Franz Joseph glacier. It was worth visiting these unique places
07-09-2019
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Get a sufficiently big car to ensure all your passengers are comfortable
19-08-2019
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Re-check your booking for mistakes. If going to tour don't stay in Christchurch - drive a short distance along your tour route and stay there. Plan your overnight stops and book in advance. Try to space out the distances travelled each day. Keep an eye on fuel levels in the tank.
19-08-2019
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I arrived from an international flight and found that the security and customs check flowed smoothly and quickly. I was impressed with the speed of luggage availability. There was a very cool and interesting entryway that introduced the country, it's roots, etc. visually and with background music. Information centers were visible, easily accessed, and staffed by knowledgeable people. There are many places to get refreshments. There are several companies readily available to help you with phone services and SIM cards. There are plenty of ATMs and currency exchange centers.
07-11-2018
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Great city in summertime Nice weather and atmosphere Waterfront is a must
02-11-2018
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So much to see So take your time if you can to take in the amazing scenery and friendly people
25-10-2018
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Nothing to offer
26-09-2018
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Mount Eden, good food
25-09-2018
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Walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing - stunning scenery
23-08-2018
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Be prepared for rain and traffic. Sky tower
29-04-2018
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The roads are windy and narrow so allow plenty of time. The scenery is amazing so you must get out of the cities. We thought Hobbiton was worth the cost. The National Army museum is well worth a visit also. We enjoyed the coastal drive on the west coast of the South Island.
28-04-2018
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There is so much to do in Auckland Plan your trip carefully before arriving to ensure your must haves are granted Timing is important as Auckland Traffic can be chaotic at peak times Auckland Zoo was a highlight of our trip
07-04-2018
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Travel to Northland to see the beaches and amazing views at Mt Manaia.
21-11-2017
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Take a trip up outside of Auckland to see the beautiful countryside and coast lines.
22-08-2017
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AMAZING North Island in NZ. We started in AKL but spent very little time there and travelled to Waitamo, Rotarua, Tongariro and Hobbiton. BEst trip ever!!!