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Auckland car hire information
| Pick-up location | Auckland |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, People mover, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 132 |
| Airport locations | 66 |
| Popular agencies | Autounion Car Rental, Dollar, Europcar, Avis, Budget |
Cheap car hire in Auckland
| Economy | $29/day |
| Compact | $30/day |
| Intermediate | $45/day |
| SUV | $42/day |
| People mover | $44/day |
| Full-size SUV | $61/day |
| Passenger van | $70/day |
| Premium SUV | $55/day |
| Supplier choice | $30/day |
| Compact SUV | $34/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $39/day |
| Standard SUV | $40/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Auckland
- Explore the beauty of Auckland and enjoy maximum flexibility by renting a car immediately upon your arrival. The city with over 1.6 million people stretches from the Hunua Ranges Regional Park in the east to Waitakere Ranges in the west. Venture out into the iconic and scenic landscape of New Zealand with a car and reach your destinations quicker and easier.
- Get to Auckland’s center in under half an hour after choosing your hire car directly at Auckland Airport. Located at the arrivals area, there is a car hire center which provides vehicles from companies like Avis, Europcar, or Hertz, among others. After the pick-up, follow the signs to State Highway 1 which will lead drivers directly into the heart of Auckland.
- Note that in New Zealand, people drive on the left side of the road. Be especially careful when entering roundabouts and intersections, as you will have to remember to go clockwise and via the left lane. Drivers from countries without the metric system should also be aware that speed limits are given in kph rather than mph; however, the hire car will have the speedometer in kph on the display, so it should be no problem.
- Auckland has daily rush hours where congestion is increased and delays can be up to an hour. Try to avoid going in or out of the city in the mornings between 7 and 9 AM, when the traffic is usually worst. Between 4 and 6 PM, workers returning home also increase the amount of traffic, so opting for times outside the given ones above saves energy and time. When you visit Auckland in winter, prepare for the conditions and order snow chains with the car, if necessary.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Auckland for $52 or less
- Book your car hire in Auckland at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact car hire in Auckland are around 64% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Auckland
What type of car is recommended for driving in Auckland?
Especially for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side of the road, a smaller compact car is recommended, as it makes maneuvering through the lanes and roads in Auckland easier. As road conditions are mostly good in and around Auckland, a 4-wheel drive car is only necessary if you want to venture out into the deeper nature of New Zealand, where country roads can turn into gravel paths.
What’s the speed limit in Auckland?
The speed limits are given in kilometers per hour and in areas with pedestrian traffic, the maximum is 30 kph (18 mph). In residential areas, the maximum speed is between 40 and 50 kph (24-31 mph), 80 kph (50 mph) on country roads, and up to 110 kph (68 mph) on motorways. Despite these regulations, always check the posted signs and adhere to the given speed limit.
Where are the best places to park in Auckland?
From on-street parking to parking garages, Auckland offers various parking opportunities for hire cars. On-street parking is usually metered, so make sure to check the time restrictions, if there are any, and pay the amount of money required. For parking on nights and weekends, opt for the Chancery Car Park, or choose a parking lot like the Downtown car park in Customs Street West, or the Victoria Street car park, both of which cost about $24 per day.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Auckland?
On average a car hire in Auckland costs $68 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Auckland?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Autounion Car Rental ($29/day), Dollar ($34/day) and Budget ($41/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Autounion Car Rental 181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere 2022 (14 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Auckland?
The average price of fuel in Auckland is $11.06 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $133 and $177, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Auckland?
Compact (BMW X1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Auckland.
Which car hire agencies are at Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?
Car hire companies onsite at Auckland Intl airport include Europcar, Autounion Car Rental, EZI, Bargain Rental Cars, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Dollar, Apex, E-Trip Car Rental, Lucky Rentals New Zeland and Yes Rentals.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Auckland Intl airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, EZI, Dollar, Lucky Rentals New Zeland, Right Cars, Sixt, Snap Rentals, Hitch Car Rentals, Drive NZ and Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Auckland?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Auckland?
A Compact car hire in Auckland costs $35 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Auckland?
A Standard car hire in Auckland costs $46 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Auckland?
An Economy car hire in Auckland costs $47 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Auckland?
In Auckland, cars are most frequently hired at Bargain Rental Cars 22 Rennie Drive, Airport Oaks – Auckland, New Zealand (15 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Auckland?
On average a car hire in Auckland costs $473 per week ($68 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Auckland?
On average a car hire in Auckland costs $2,029 per month ($68 per day).
Auckland car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
8.0
Very Good
59 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.9
4 locations in Auckland
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Nov 2023
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Nov 2022
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Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Staff were friendly and efficient. Pick up and drop off were quick and easy.Cons:
The interior of the centre console wasn’t clean.6.8 Okay
Dec 2019
Pros:
Good car fair priceCons:
Drop off service at AUK airport was very poor2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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American Company would not rent to American with his official temporary drivers license from State of Texas because my real one was taken in Miami. Even though I’m also a Hertz Gold Member and most car companies store digital versions of drivers license in their systems! I even had digital copy!Bargain Rental Cars
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Auckland
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
June 2017
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Very nice car. Very friendly staff.Cons:
I would have liked a little instruction on the specific controls on the car (how to use speed control etc.) but not a big issue.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2017
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The rental counter is a bit far from the airport, so be prepared to spend a bit more time on pickup then with other companies. Otherwise, good experience.2.0 Poor
Dec 2016
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My flights were delayed so they gave my booked car away. They had no other car options either. Even though I entered all my contact information in while booking the car they said they had received no contact information through kayak. Very disappointing experience.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
Yes Rentals
9.3
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.6
One location in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
Alamo
9.0
Wonderful
10 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.8
One location in Auckland
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8.8 Very Good
Mar 2020
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Staff at drop off was under a lot of pressure due to the virus situation, but they handled it well and I got my refund handled properly.Cons:
Staff at pick up did not speak fluent English.4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
The car was way smaller than expected, I would have gotten a car similar size for much less money also the car was in bad shape dents and scratches everywhere.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
Avis
8.7
Very Good
26 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.3
4 locations in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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A great experience. Highly recommend!5.2 Fair
July 2019
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staffs needs more training, they gave me wrong information caused me waisted 1.5 hours and extra Uber ride between 2 drop off locations.Cons:
The online disclosure were not clare. I booked one way trip from Auckland to Christchurch for total 7 days. The disclosure shows I can take the rental car from north island to south island by ferry. However, I was told I can not take the car on ferry when I got to counter picking up the car...8.4 Very Good
Jan 2019
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No receipt on arrival, very poor signage, had to drop car and then find our way into terminal to check out.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Pickup and drop off were easy. Car was in great conditions and clean.Cons:
n/a10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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smooth, effortless process. easiest rental ever!2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
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We were overcharged by about $250 from the quote I got from Kayak and now have to try and fight it from abroad,Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.0
4 locations in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Very new and clean car. Smooth administration. Just perfect.Cons:
At the drop-off we had to give the keys to a guy in the car park with a little thrifty sticker on his shirt. We did not get any confirmation that we gave the car back nor that is was still in perfect conditions. It felt a bit weird afterward that we had nothing in your hands to proof that we brought the car back without any damage.Yesaway
8.5
Very Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.5
One location in Auckland
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Budget
8.3
Very Good
21 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
5 locations in Auckland
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2020
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Easy pick up. Car was goodCons:
Didn't know we had to switch car during ferry crossing until friend told us. Could have missed.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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Very accommodating. Friendly staff! New and comfortable car! They also gave us a map and tips for driving on the left side of the road.6.0 Okay
Apr 2017
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The car specifications..Cons:
The guy at the reception of airport was challenging everything we had to say. Not polite.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2017
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The car was large enough for my needs.Cons:
The price given to me online was not the price I was charged for and when I called the 800 number, the customer service office was closed. I feel I was charged more money because I was in a rush to catch my flight- Poor business practice by Budget. When I picked up the car, the service representatives had me sign that the car was not damaged before even receiving the keys. I asked if there was damage, could I come back and fill out the form to reflect that, and they said "yes"... but the second I received my keys they shut the gates and left for the day. I asked why the price on the document they gave me was different than what I received online and they told me I'd only be charged the additional amount if I returned the car with less than a full tank of gas. The car was returned full and I was still charged more money than quoted online.5.2 Fair
Mar 2017
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Clean rideCons:
When other rental car companies quoted me it was an all inclusive cost, it wasn't clearly noted that the car was a manual and the price didn't include insurance. So when I actually picked up the car they gouged me on both of those and the quotes price was more than doubled. I had somewhere to be and didn't have much of a choice. Feel like they knew that and really took advantage with the price.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Very nice people. Couldn't do enough for usSnap Rentals
8.3
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
5 locations in Auckland
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Apex
7.4
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Auckland
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Ace Rental Cars
7.0
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.5
3 locations in Auckland
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from $44/dayLocations in Auckland
181 Montgomerie Road, Māngere
+64 9 949 0944
Auckland Hotel Delivery
+64 9 949 0944
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Dec 2022
2 locations in Auckland
from $55/dayLocations in Auckland
2 Doncaster St, Mangere
+64 927 540 851
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from $61/dayLocations in Auckland
73 Shortland Street
+64 9 379 5080
Auckland Airport
+64 9 275 0066
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Everything was smooth and easyCons:
Nothing5.2 Fair
Dec 2016
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The car was new and clean. The service was NOT good.Cons:
The customer service was really bad - they made a commitment to a certain price and then tried to change it saying you're picking up from a premium location etc. Bad customer service with a care rep called Janita Lou that was completely non co-operative.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
3 locations in Auckland
from $53/dayLocations in Auckland
154 Victoria St West
+64 800 243 789
4 Tom Pearce Drive
+64 27 808 6503
Andrew Mckee Ave
+64 800 243 789
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10.0 Wonderful
June 2018
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Very easy pick up and drop off procedureCons:
Didn't realise depot is not on airport grounds but very close and easy to get to via shuttle bus2.0 Poor
May 2018
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My reservation was never found by dollar when we arrived. Had to rebook the reservation and it delayed us 2 hours. Not dollars fault. It was kayaks. Jazz at Dollar was very accommodating and helped us get a car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2 locations in Auckland
from $58/dayLocations in Auckland
Unit J/80 Richard Pearse Drive
+64 9 869 4666
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
They cancelled our reservation last minute saying they can no longer serve the airport. However when we got here, we found out that they are still operating.2.8 Poor
Aug 2019
Pros:
Honestly, nothing.Cons:
Sixt refused to honor my rental. After waiting for some time for a shuttle I called to confirm they would be coming to pickup. They stated it had recently left and would pick me up in 15 minutes. 4-10 minutes later they called me back to say my rental was no longer available and I was out of luck.8.4 Very Good
Mar 2019
Pros:
Very friendly staff, car not new but in excellent condition.Cons:
Pickup was delayed, not freephone from the airport phone desk.8.4 Very Good
Nov 2018
Pros:
While rental been made with Sixt, car was provided by East Coast Car Rental. Pick up at airport by their shuttle has been fast & convenient, but you need to call for it upon arrival. Beware to their somewhat reduced business hours to make sure it suits your needs and flight schedule. Wait was minimal at counter since we were the only customers then. Car was clean & in perfect mechanical condition. Rates were much lower than with Avis or similar, so it was a good deal considering price/quality.Cons:
From information gathered on Sixt website, we were expecting newer car as they mention theirs to be like 3-6 months old on average. Ours was more like 3-4 years old and 98K. Nevertheless its been in perfect mechanical condition, so despite that point, I don't hesitate to recommend.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Loved itOne location in Auckland
from $69/dayLocations in Auckland
115 Beach Rd
+64 800 278 173
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2023
One location in Auckland
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5 Airpark Drive Mangere
+64 800 736 825
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Payed for the car rental online. Showed up and there was not any available cars.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Rental office was a bare industrial building. Shuttle service was on demand, not scheduled - not every arriving customer is prepared to make local phone calls. Car itself looked like it was purchased at auction. A $2000 (yes two thousand) deposit was taken for the rental (which was more than the car was worth from the looks of it) and I didn't notice until on the road that the fuel tank was empty. I was lucky to make it to city center. On returning the car, the office was empty. No agents. No driver (off airport location, so getting to the airport was an issue). I left the key on a desk (after taking photos and video of the vacation office). As I was calling an Uber, the lone employee pulled up in the shuttle with customers on board. He said he'd drive me to the airport immediately. He did so 30 minutes later. I travel for a living. In 35 years of travel, this is the second worst rental car experience. Scotties never again4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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The customer service was great to work withCons:
The first vehicle had 184,000 miles with broken parts and a shake in back end. Had to rerun and they gave us 195,000 miles on it with two cracks in windshield.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
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Very friendly and helpful staff at Scotties.Cons:
Gave wrong address and phon÷ no. Took two hours and several phone calls to for right address. Did not tell rental was for older car and Scotties was rental place Economy was only the agent. Poor communication all the way.5.2 Fair
Apr 2017
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If you want to save a little bit of money and don't mind an old car with torn seats and leather peeling off the steering wheel, then this is for you.Cons:
The car had about 100,000 miles on it. Car's nav system was in Chinese characters and not usable, seats were uncomfortable and worn.6.8 Okay
Mar 2017
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Called to say we were stuck in traffic as we were getting close to their closing time, they said not to worry as they were quite busy and would be there late. Not sure how a car rental at an international airport can close at 5pm.Cons:
Returning the car was interesting... the office had moved and in four phone calls to set up the return nobody mentioned that fact. We were lucky to see a SMALL note that had their new address. As we got close to the new return site a car pulled along side, asked whether we were returning a rental then said to bark in a certain lot at the airport and he would come find us... we parked and unloaded and he did come by but it was odd. Thankfully we were not pressed to catch our flight.One location in Auckland
from $42/dayLocations in Auckland
Auckland Airport
+64 221 825 752
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Auckland airport
+64 9257 5142
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5 locations in Auckland
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Auckland Apt
+64 9256 8692
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4 locations in Auckland
from $21/dayLocations in Auckland
112 Pavilion Drive
+64 9666 5113
120 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
+64 9869 4665
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7 Percival Gull Place, Auckland Airport
+64 9254 4397
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26 Airpark Drive Mangere, Auckland
+64 9 257 0992
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3 locations in Auckland
from $56/dayLocations in Auckland
73 Shortland Street
+64 9379 5080
Auckland Airport
+64 9275 0066
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3 locations in Auckland
from $106/dayLocations in Auckland
110 Montgomerie Rd, Airport Oaks, Mangere
+64 9373 3925
73 Shortland Street, Auckland New Zealand
+64 9 379 5080
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7 locations in Auckland
from $65/dayLocations in Auckland
106 Sunnybrae Rd
+64 800 566 701
271 Great North Rd
+64 800 566 701
30 Springs Road
+64 800 001 122