Top tips for hiring a car from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland
Book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland to finally take charge of your visit and ensure you're able to visit the places you want to see without figuring out the local public transport schedule or haggling with taxi drivers to avoid extortionate fees. You can spend time at Auckland Zoo or visit the Sky Tower without worrying about how to get there or how long you're able to stay. Road-tripping is another advantage, especially with places like Rotorua and Hamilton being a short trip away.
When you book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland, you'll be picking one of the most affordable car hire companies in the city and one that's relied on by many. The company may have a much smaller fleet than many of the other companies, but what they lack in options, they make up for in service. Regardless of the time of year, Economy Rent-A-Car will have some of the most affordable vehicles around.
Auckland Airport is the only place to book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland but is also the prime location for those flying into the city, and a great way to avoid any unnecessary airport transfers or lengthy waits for bus departures. The easiest way to get to the car hire counter is to make your way through Baggage Claim and into the main Arrival Hall on the ground floor. As you exit Baggage Claim, you'll see the car hire counters in front of you.
It's important to do a final inspection on your vehicle before you leave the car park. Take your hire agreement and jot down any scratches, dents, or other damage on the vehicle and get the company representative to sign a copy for you. Open the boot of the car and make sure you have a spare wheel, a warning triangle, a car jack, a wheel brace, and a reflective vest. If any of these are missing, get them from the employee before leaving.
Medium car hire from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland are around 0% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about hiring a car from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland
What cars are available from Auckland Economy Rent-A-Car?
As mentioned, the Economy Rent-A-Car fleet is smaller than most, so you'll have to do a bit of searching. The company typically offers at least two choices in the compact model and sedan ranges, and also offers various SUV options and 4x4s. You won't have access to any premium or luxury vehicles through this company. The best way to avoid availability issues is to book as far in advance as possible when there are more cars available.
What are the requirements to hire an Economy Rent-A-Car in Auckland?
To start with, you cannot hire a car in Auckland if you're younger than 21 and don't have a full licence. Anyone under 25 usually gets charged an extra young driver's fee and may be limited to smaller model vehicles. You must bring your online booking confirmation with you and a valid credit or debit card with your name on it. Provide proof of ID in the form of a passport or national identification. If you paid online with another person's card, that person must be present or you won't be allowed to collect the vehicle.
What are my parking options in Auckland?
You'll find on-street parking, open-air car parks, and covered car parks in Auckland's city centre. On-street parking has no time limit and you only park for the time you spend there. You're charged less for shorter stays. On-street parking is monitored by Pay-by-Plate meters. A few of the car parks in the city centre are Downtown Car Park on Customs Street West, Civic Car Park on Greys Ave or Mayoral Drive, and the Victoria Street car park at the corner of Victoria Street and Kitchener Street.
What is the most popular car hire from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland?
Medium hire cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland.
How many car hire locations does Economy Rent a Car have in Auckland?
Economy Rent a Car has 0 hire locations in Auckland. Take a look at our Economy Rent a Car hire location map to find the best car hire near you.
Does Economy Rent a Car have a car hire location at the airport: Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?
No (according to our data)
Does Economy Rent a Car offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?
Yes
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6.0
Didn’t appreciate the surprise obligatory car insurance of 30$/day, for minimum coverage. My 120$ rental became 330$+taxes! GrrrrrrrrrReviewed Nov 4 2025
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2.0
Terrible experience money took out my account a week ahead of time day of rental never received a rental having to dispute with my credit card company to try to retrieve my money back. The lady had a bad attitude at the rental car place and make every excuse to not rent the car. I want my money back..Reviewed Nov 1 2025
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Horrible service!!! Said they didn't have a reservation from us and never picked us up. We ended up renting from the Budget airport counter.Reviewed Oct 30 2025
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friendly staff, excellent service . I will rent from them again.Reviewed Oct 27 2025
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2.0
This was a terrible experience from the start. Their “shuttle” was being repaired so they sent a car that couldn’t fit everyone - despite me calling and telling them that we had golf bags. When we got to the check in, they refused to accept my credit card insurance - despite this being acceptable with every other car rental company I’ve rented from. They said it was in their “terms and conditions” and then pointed to some small print on a page. The car was OK, although one of the rear tires lost significant pressure on our small drive out to Kiawah and back again. Lastly, I filled the tank at a nearby gas station before return and they still charged me for refueling. I called to tell the I had receipts from the gas station and that I could prove that this gas station was only 2 miles from their location but the lady I spoke to refused to refund me the $20 they had charged, saying that the discrepancy must be because “the gas station was so far away” Terrible experience. Do not recommendReviewed Oct 27 2025
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I recently rented a car from Economy Car Rental cot, and while the booking process was easy, I was disappointed by the misleading information on their website regarding the kilometer allowance. The website stated that the rental included unlimited kilometers, but when I arrived to pick up the car, I was told a different limit applied. This caused confusion and unexpected extra charges. The staff were polite, but I wish the company ensured the information on their website matched the actual rental terms. Clear and accurate details are important for customer trust. I hope they update their website to avoid this issue for future renters.Reviewed Oct 21 2025
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Ease of pick up and drop offReviewed Oct 15 2025
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Insane amount of fees and surcharges that made this more expensive than one of the name brands. Shuttle to the facility, longer waits. Just skip it and go to a known outfit. Hey at least it felt like the wheels were going to fall off the 56k mile rental car. Just awful start to finish.Reviewed Oct 13 2025
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4.0
The shuttle van to the off-site location was dirty and smelled of weed. The first driver to pick up us from the airport was not prompt, however our return driver was very pleasant and ready to pick us up. The car we rented still had some trash in it from the prior user.Reviewed Aug 23 2025
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Wrongly listed as part of airport rental terminal. Actually off airport pick up requiring a tram and shuttle to reach. Hit with excessive fee to use Sun Pass. Otherwise considerable fees.Reviewed Aug 18 2025
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The customer counter and support are superb. They listen and they’re very helpful in providing the best serviceReviewed Aug 14 2025
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Wasn’t able to get my rental online when I tried to pick it up because I was told in person I had to be 25 and up to be able to buy a rental car and pick it up but when I did it online, I put 21 years old as I am that age, and even my birthday. The transaction went through and took my money out but if I had to be 25 and up to even rent the car then online it should be fixed properly saying error or not even allow me to purchase it if I had to be a certain age it was just alot of struggle trying to do it and went all the way to the airport to pick it up at the spot when it’s far from my houseReviewed Aug 3 2025
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