Festival of Wheels: Summer Auckland City car hire
Late February in Tāmaki Makaurau means the harsh summer heat finally softens into endless golden evenings over the Waitematā Harbour. The Chinese New Year festivities bring the city alive with lanterns and incredible night markets, drawing a massive crowd of visitors keen to celebrate. Getting your Auckland City car rental sorted early is proving to be quite the mission this season, with availability dwindling fast. A quick search for cheap rental cars Auckland City might leave you empty handed if you wait until the last minute.
Our data shows Ezi is the sole player left with keys to hand out right now. They are holding steady at a flat rate of $847 for the week, which means securing your vehicle is entirely a matter of speed rather than bargain hunting. A smart booker will lock in this exact price today, simply because the alternative is walking up to an empty rental desk.
With 11 of the 13 vehicles already snapped up, your options are down to a pair of Toyota Hybrids or a couple of larger people movers. Grabbing a Hybrid Corolla or RAV4 is a brilliant move for navigating the stop-start traffic on the Southern Motorway, especially when you factor in the expensive fuel at airport fringe stations. Aim to collect your car in the early afternoon to beat the evening rush on the motorway ramps, leaving you plenty of room in the boot for a chilly bin full of local produce.