cheap rental cars Auckland Downtown for your spring escape
Late September brings the first real whispers of spring to Auckland. The breeze off the Waitemata Harbour loses its bitter chill, and the cherry blossoms along Constitution Hill start to pop with colour. It is the perfect time to land in the city before the summer crowds take over, which means sorting out your Auckland Downtown car rental early is a very smart move.
Thrifty currently holds the crown for the cheapest rental cars Auckland Downtown, offering an absolute bargain Suzuki Swift for just $650 across the whole fortnight. Budget and Avis hover closely together around the $1500 mark, but Thrifty's broad inventory gives you far more room to breathe. A smart booker checks the exact vehicle specs rather than just the brand, because the savings between a Compact and an Intermediate SUV are massive.
Most of the fleet consists of five-seat petrol vehicles, which handle beautifully on the wet gravel roads you might find in the Waitakere Ranges at this time of year. If you are bringing the whole crew, definitely consider locking in one of the few seven-seat options early. Pick up your wheels before the afternoon traffic chokes the motorway on-ramps, and keep your luggage light so you can easily fit your bags into a smaller, cheaper hatchback.