car rental in new zealand

[PERLHR]

Same here. We always use Apex in NZ and occasionally here.

Are APEX on airport at AKL? Or do you need to take a shuttle?;Used ACE once there. Nothing wrong with the car but the transfer and waiting for bus etc was hopeless.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Are APEX on airport at AKL? Or do you need to take a shuttle?;Used ACE once there. Nothing wrong with the car but the transfer and waiting for bus etc was hopeless.

I think almost all Apex's are off airport locations.

 

[clifford]

From recollection, even "on airport" companies are not really that on airport (such as Hertz).

 

[n7of9]

From recollection, even "on airport" companies are not really that on airport (such as Hertz).

Which I just found out after booking

 

[million_thanas1968]

If wanting to cross Cook Strait (North Island ~ South Island[the mainland]) check carefully if doing a one way hire.
Some will want you want you to swap cars at Wellington ~ Picton. Others will allow and some do not allow.
With one way hire are always surplus of cars at southern depots. Many people drive south and fly north.
Hence (are others) Relocation rental cars, campervans and motorhomes | Transfercar

As well as the international majors, are local car rental companies.
Omega Rentals
https://www.apexrentals.co.nz/
Ezi Rentals Was know as A2B Car Rental
Snap rentals

You may pay a premium to rent from the airport. Renting from a city location may be a lot less, for the small cost of a taxi/uber from the airport to the rental car location.

+1 for Snap Rentals. In my research they were the only company that leased to me as a Provisional license holder, but even for those with a full license they seem to have one of the best prices in Auckland. I've booked with them directly and through Amex portal and have found the prices to be quite competitive.

Last time I rented a Corolla Cross for $29/day + $34/day for their P plate cover (which includes their 0 excess insurance). They charge a $15.75 premium location fee for AKL but do offer an on-demand shuttle service to their location which is short 5 minute drive away.
Although not specifically mentioned on the website the car came with wired CarPlay which was very useful.

I haven't done it before but last time the couple next to me did a one-way hire; I believe there is a slightly higher fee for that. They have a decently presented website and reply relatively quickly on email.

 

[Wing Nut]

Are APEX on airport at AKL? Or do you need to take a shuttle?;Used ACE once there. Nothing wrong with the car but the transfer and waiting for bus etc was hopeless.

Apex are off site, not far from the airport. They do have a regular shuttle service and we've never had to wait long. Put it this way, it hasn't been a game changer for us.

 

[downgraded]

Trying to help a relative who needs to rent a car in Auckland for 2 weeks touring around. I have perused the forum but info was a bit dated. They need a small car, old / used car would be OK. Avoid big / expensive car rental companies. Please suggest / recommend good local companies? Thanks.

Last visit (Dec '25) went with sixt. No issues, sensible price, walked from airport Novotel to their depot. Nothing available from avis or Hertz.