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Assuming you’re travelling to French Polynesia to explore the wild wilderness it has to offer, you would be best to go with an SUV or 4WD for your car hire in Papeete. The interior mountains of Tahiti can only be accessed by 4WD or private tour, so selecting a compact or economy vehicle is really going to limit some of the options for your adventures. You will definitely want to ensure your car hire in Papeete has air conditioning, to keep you comfortable on your adventures, and a navigation system will be a bonus to ease your travels.
The speed limit in Papeete is generally 40 km/h until you reach the open road. Most towns and villages, or simply the built-up areas, have the same limit of 40 km/h. Usually you will find the speed limit is 80 km/h on the open roads, but there is some random variation between these speeds in some areas, so be sure to pay close attention to signs.
Parking in Papeete can be tricky, as the city was never really designed for traffic but now has plenty. There are a few paid public car parks in the city, with a rate for the day between F 750 and 850 (A$ 9.90 and 11.20) or around F 100 (A$ 1.32) for the first hour. It is ideal to find accommodation in Papeete that includes free secure parking and explore the city by bike or on foot. Once you head out of the city and into the wilderness of French Polynesia, you will have no problems with parking.
On average a car hire in Papeete costs $105 per day.
Economy (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Papeete.
The only car hire company onsite at Faaa airport is Hertz.
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An Economy car hire in Papeete costs $115 per day, on average.
In Papeete, cars are most frequently hired at Avis Terminal Building (5 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Papeete costs $737 per week ($105 per day).
On average a car hire in Papeete costs $3,160 per month ($105 per day).
2 locations in Papeete
Locations in Papeete
Faaa Intl Airport
+689 40 43 04 30
Route De Ceinture Tipaerui
+689 40 43 04 30
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Dec 2021
8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Somehow I didn’t realize I ordered a car that changed for every kilometer until I was very tired, out of time and just trying to get to my destination before dark. It ended up being about 60 USD daily on average so not too horrible. I was fortunate in that the car I’d ordered wasn’t ready (I’d gotten an earlier flight) so she graciously offered me an upgrade. On another note, the car is clearly a rental so, not sure if it was the typical island drivers or what, but I got pushed around a lot. Tailgated, almost run off the road, but I was doing the speed limit so who knows.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Reserved at one rate, agent found a lower rate that saved me about $20 for a one day rental.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Staff was helpfulCons:
Knowing I would be charged for every kilometer driven. This wasn’t spelled out in the beginning. Felt like a typical bait and switch.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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We booked the car online for a Sunday. It was confirmed online. Sunday comes around, cant get ahold of anyone. Come to find out hertz was closed on sunday. Why would your site even let us rent a car for a date that the car rental company is closed. Furthermore why would your site even confirmed the rental if the company is closed that day. Just annoying2 locations in Papeete
Locations in Papeete
56 Rue Des Remparts
+689 40 54 10 10
Terminal Building
+689 40 85 02 84
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6.4 Okay
Jan 2020
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Convenient location.Cons:
Expensive, poorly lit pickup lot. Unfriendly staff. Charges for damage not caused by me.One location in Papeete
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Papeete Faa'a Intl Airport (tahiti)
+689 40 86 61 96
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One location in Papeete
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Faaa Intl Airport
+689 40 43 04 30
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Papeete Faa'a Intl Airport (tahiti)
+86 10 6064 1387
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