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Medium

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.
  • Small car hire from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland are around 18% 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 (Toyota RAV4 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

Reviews for Economy Rent a Car in Auckland

Overall rating4.6 MediocreBased on 2140 reviews
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.4
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
4.9

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2.0
Car wasn’t given because of the credit card. Still waiting for the refundReviewed Jun 4 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I had to rental with budget, because they charge you more than the rental car for the insurance. Price on the reservation is not the same at the pickup time, doesn’t trust in those small not recognized rental car companies.Reviewed May 31 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
My experience with this rental service was deeply disappointing from start to finish. What should have been a straightforward vehicle pickup turned into a series of avoidable failures, unsafe conditions, and complete lack of accountability. The combination of absurd charges, vehicle bait‑and‑switch, unsafe equipment, and zero communication makes this one of the worst rental interactions I’ve encountered. 1. Failure to Honor Scheduled Pickup Despite having a confirmed reservation, the rental office was: Closed at the scheduled pickup time Unstaffed, with no signage or instructions Completely unresponsive to calls or messages This forced unnecessary delays and immediately signaled a lack of professionalism and operational reliability. 2. Unapproved Vehicle Switch When someone finally arrived, I was informed that the vehicle I reserved was not available, with no explanation or apology. Instead, I was given: A lower‑quality replacement vehicle With no prior notice And no adjustment in pricing despite the downgrade This kind of bait‑and‑switch behavior is unacceptable in any legitimate rental operation. 3. Unsafe Vehicle Condition The replacement vehicle was not just inferior—it was dangerously unfit for use: Tires were visibly worn and poorly maintained The car handled poorly from the start One tire blew out during normal driving, putting us at real risk This was not a random incident; it was the predictable result of renting out a vehicle that should never have been on the road. 4. Attempted Charges for Their Negligence Adding insult to injury, I am now being told I will be charged for the blown tire, despite: The vehicle being unsafe at pickup The tire failure being directly caused by their lack of maintenance My immediate reporting of the issue Charging customers for damage caused by the company’s own negligence is unethical and predatory. 5. No Support, No Communication Following the incident, I reached out multiple times over the next week. I received: No response No acknowledgment No assistance No resolution A rental company that refuses to communicate after providing unsafe equipment is not just unprofessional—it’s irresponsible. 6. Limited and Inconvenient Return Hours To make matters worse, the company: Does not accept returns after 6 PM Provides no after‑hours drop‑off option Offers no flexibility despite their own operational failures This creates unnecessary inconvenience and further demonstrates their lack of customer‑centric policies. Final Assessment This rental service failed at every stage of the customer journey: Unreliable operations Dishonest vehicle substitution Unsafe, poorly maintained cars Unjustified charges Nonexistent customer support The experience was not just frustrating—it was unsafe. No customer should be placed in a position where a rental company’s negligence leads to a blown tire on the road and then attempts to bill the customer for it. Until this company addresses its operational failures, safety standards, and customer service practices, I cannot recommend them under any circumstances.Reviewed May 18 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Really bad , bad customer service , the car was very old and the price that was indicated was in Canadian and we had to pay in US for the same amount very disappointedReviewed May 15 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Despite our reservation, there were no cars when we arrived at 2am, and had no options to get another car. this was an absolute nightmareReviewed Apr 12 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
The pick up took quite a while. It was just difficult getting to the lot. I got instructions in email and then different instructions from employees. Then getting to the lot took about an hour of waiting and riding in a bus then a van….. I guess that’s what I get for going cheap!Reviewed Apr 2 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
They need to provide a person who speaks English better because there were issues with our rental that were hard to put across. I ordered an SUV but one wasn’t provided. I was told that it would be available in a week which meant we had to drive back to Rio Hato to exchange it. And when we did that, it was to find that it still wasn’t available. I was not happy but to give the gentleman his due they did drive the car to us that same evening. Unfortunately, with the amount of luggage that three of us had the smaller car was just not convenient. It’s not likely I will be renting from economy again.Reviewed Mar 17 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Please ask about insurance options because they do not tell you. When I checked in they asked if I would like the insurance option to cover the other car or the hire car. I said I would like the insurance to cover the hire car. So it was $55 per day which I am ok with. I clipped the mirrors of the hire car so when I got back to drop it off they charged me $us1000. I said I thought I paid for the car to be covered and then she says no that’s the $75 cover option. I said I’m sure I would have paid $20 extra per day to forego the excess. Anyways nothing I can do about it now but please ask for ALL of the coverage options. For your own good, in LA you’re bound to have an accident.Reviewed Mar 7 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
My flight was delayed by 3 hours and vendor didn’t allow for a delayed pickup or driver transfer. No refund was provided as well.Reviewed Feb 26 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
They rip you off with insurance. It was 2.5x the cost of the rental. Wtf. Dishonest and confusingReviewed Feb 25 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
The pickup process was SO LONG! We were probably in line for two hours to pick up our car. We also needed to provide insurance information that required me to log in and find dates, amounts, etc. If I'd known this in advance, it could've sped things up.Reviewed Feb 24 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Couldn’t be worse, called them a week before arriving to confirm said everything was good, arrived at the airport and called and said we have no cars, I booked this months in advance, ended up getting a car from budget at the airport and paid $300 more. Never again with economy rent a car. Never got a call back from them, nothing!!! Kayak should be ashamed dealing with a company like this! They had passed it off to a company called caprent.Reviewed Feb 23 2026
review fromkayak