Hamilton car hires from $39

On average a car hire in Hamilton costs $78 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at EZI ($39/day), Thrifty ($57/day) and Hertz ($67/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at EZI Airport Road, RD2 3282 (10 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Hamilton is $10.34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $124 and $165, depending on the car size.

Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hamilton.

Car hire companies onsite at Hamilton airport include EZI, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hamilton airport to off-airport locations include Hertz and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Hamilton costs $180 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Hamilton costs $57 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Hamilton costs $103 per day, on average.

In Hamilton, cars are most frequently hired at EZI Cnr Anglesea and, Clarence Street (1 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Hamilton costs $545 per week ($78 per day).

On average a car hire in Hamilton costs $2,335 per month ($78 per day).

With smooth roads and sparse traffic, you can easily and comfortably explore the areas around Hamilton with a standard-size or economy hire car. However, if you want to get the most out of the beautiful scenery, a larger vehicle like an SUV will give you more height from the road, allowing you to get better views of the landscape. SUVs and vehicles with 4x4 capacity are also great if you want to visit remote beauty spots, which may have dirt tracks or uneven trails leading to them.

When you choose car hire in Hamilton, you should pay close attention to the speed limit signs, as limits may vary across different areas. If you’re driving in the city centre, the speed limit is set at 30-40 km/h (15-25 mph). On rural roads outside the town, the limit is usually 60 km/h (40 mph), while on highways, you can drive at up to 110 km/h (60 mph).

Hamilton car hire is a great option if you are staying in the city centre. This area has lots of conveniently located car parks, and the city even has some free car parks located on the east side, around Waikato University. When you pay to park in Hamilton, you will usually have to spend around 6-12 NZD (around 3-6 GBP) for a 2-hour stay. Most car parks close in the evenings in Hamilton, although some car parks offer overnight spaces.