Car Rental in Auckland Airport

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Auckland Airport (AKL)

Address:

Terminal Building,
Auckland Ni, XX, 2022, New Zealand

Phone:

(64) 9-256-8448 DOM

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Sun 5:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Keydrop Location

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Fastbreak Pick up: Proceed to the Budget Fastbreak line or Budget rental counter. Present your driver licence and receive your rental agreement and keys. Fastbreak Return: Park the vehicle and lock it. If a return agent is not available in the rental car park, proceed to the rental counter/office with your vehicle keys, mileage and fuel level. You can access your receipt online within 72 hours of returning your vehicle.
General Directions
COUNTER: Domestic: Ground floor of car park, opposite the terminal. International: Exit door 8 and follow signs for rental cars. CARS: Located a short distance from office. RETURNS: Domestic: Car park entry via Fred Ladd Way. International: Take Tom Pearce Dr towards hotels and follow signs for car rental returns. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Key drop box available. Domestic: Located at parking space 189 under Budget sign. International: Located in the arrivals hall.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located in the Returns area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

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Car Hire at Auckland Airport

With its expansive harbours and ancient Volcano, Auckland is popular amongst visitors for lots of reasons. No matter how long you’re staying for, now’s a good time to consider your accommodation options. At Budget New Zealand, we’re here to help you find cost-friendly cars you can rent at Auckland Airport.

How to find our Auckland Airport car hire desk

If you’re landing into the international terminal, you’ll find our Auckland Airport car hire desk on the ground floor, in arrivals. Alternatively, if you’re landing into the domestic terminal, head to the ground floor of the car park. If you’d like to save time, consider downloading the Budget car hire app. Once you have the app, you can use it to request changes, add drivers, upgrade, and more. With the app on your phone, you’ll spend less time hanging around and more time enjoying your hire car.

Your guide to Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport features an International Terminal and a Domestic Terminal. When you want to travel between the two of them, you can use the free shuttle bus.

If you’re driving from Auckland to Auckland Airport, take the following directions:

  • Start on Victoria Street and head west towards Federal Street
  • Turn left at the 2nd cross street you reach and head onto Hobson Street
  • Take the slip road to State Highway 16
  • Keep right at the fork to continue on SH16
  • Merge onto SH16
  • Take exit 8B and merge onto State Highway 20
  • Keep right to stay on SH20
  • Take exit 9 for Route 20A
  • Continue onto State Highway 20A
  • Keep right to remain on SH20A
  • At the roundabout, continue straight onto George Bolt Memorial Drive
  • Continue until you reach your terminal of choice

Things to do near Auckland Airport

When you rent a car at Auckland Airport, you open yourself up to a world of exploration possibilities. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some suggestions for things to do nearby:

Villa Maria Estate

No visit to Auckland is complete without grabbing a bottle of Marlborough Region wine. If you’d like to learn more about how it’s made, head to the Villa Maria Estate. It’s a 4.5km drive away from the airport.

Rocket Ropes

As a rope assault course and fun park that people of all ages will love, Rocket Ropes is an excellent place to burn off some energy. You’ll test your muscle strength while there, but it’s worth it. It’s only 500 metres from Auckland Airport.

Auckland Botanic Gardens

With 64 hectares of native and international plant species to explore, Auckland Botanic Gardens is perfect for getting a little peace and quiet. The colours tend to change throughout the year, yet they somehow always look vibrant. Auckland Botanic Gardens is a 12.6km drive away from the airport.

Nearby refuelling locations

When you rent a car at Auckland Airport, you’ll need to refill the tank before you return it. Here are some of the nearest refuelling locations:

  • Z Skyway on George Bolt Memorial Drive
  • Z on Tom Pearce Drive
  • Mobil at 747 Massey Road
  • Z at 241 Glenfield Road
  • Z at 50-60 Ash Street

Our car hire fleet

At Budget New Zealand, we’re here to help you get more from your money with our car hire fleet. Our low-cost cars are available as compact vehicles, city cars, estates, and more. We’re able to include extras with your agreement on request. For example, if you need a child seat, we’ll include one upon prior arrangement. We’re also able to add services such as GPS.

Driving distances to nearby locations

When you hire a car at Auckland Airport you’re giving yourself the chance to explore the sites near to the city. Here are distances to some nearby popular locations:

  • Auckland War Memorial Museum 17.9km
  • Auckland Zoo 23.3km
  • Waitakere Ranges 40.4km
  • Rainbow’s End 9.3km
  • North Head 40.1km

Budget Auckland Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Auckland Airport from the city centre?

Auckland City Centre is around 26.4km away from Auckland Airport. Depending on the traffic and the time of day that you travel, it takes between 22 and 30 minutes to drive there.

How many airports are in Auckland?

Auckland has just one airport, which is Auckland Airport. It features two terminals and comes with the IATA code AKL, which you may see on your tickets and bookings.

At Budget New Zealand, we’re here to help you get more from your Auckland Airport car hire experience. To see what we can do for you, please check out our fleet.

Car Hire at Auckland Airport International Terminal

Budget Rent A Car is located in the arrivals hall at Auckland International Airport, providing a convenient car rental service for all travellers.

For international passengers arriving in Auckland, our goal is to get you into your rental car as quickly as possible, so you can spend more time visiting friends & family and enjoying our great country. To help us make that happen, please make sure you have your Passport, Drivers Licence, Credit Card, Reservation Number, and any Redemption Vouchers on hand when you collect your rental car.

And when you return the car, we’ll be there to make sure your rental went smoothly. Simply park your rental car at the ‘Car Rental’ car park adjacent to the International Terminal and return the keys to the Budget rental counter. Our agents will then check-in your rental car and issue a receipt for the rental.

BUDGET RENTAL TIP: Make sure you refuel the rental car before returning. There are two Shell service stations at Auckland Airport in case you forget.

Car Hire at Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal

If you’re using the Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal you’ll find Budget located directly opposite the main entrance on Andrew McKee Avenue. There is a covered walkway from the terminal building to the rental office, so no need to worry about the weather.

The Budget rental office has direct access to the ‘Car Rental’ car park, where your late model rental car is waiting. When you’ve finished your rental simply return the car to the ‘Car Rental’ car park and drop the keys at the rental counter.

Choose Budget Rent a Car for cheap Auckland Airport car rentals and the best Auckland Airport car hire experience.

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How much does it cost to rent a car from Auckland Airport?

The cost of a hire car from Auckland Airport depends on the size of car, the duration, your age, the drop off location and any additional optional coverages or products. Enter your details in the search form for a quote.

Can I rent a car one way from Auckland Airport?

Yes, you can collect a car from Auckland Airport and return to other locations in the North Island. Fees and restrictions may apply so enter your details in the search form for a quote.

Can I rent snow chains or ski racks from Auckland Airport?

No, snow chains and ski racks are only available from select South Island locations.