Sun, sails, and cheap rental cars Auckland Downtown
The pohutukawa trees are blooming bright red along Quay Street and the harbour is glittering with super yachts gearing up for the New Year. The long stretch between Christmas and January 4 is when Auckland truly comes alive. If you want to chase those remote west coast sunsets and beat the heat, sorting out your Auckland Downtown car rental early is your best move.
Sorting through 21 available cars, Thrifty holds the keys to the absolute cheapest wheels at $1349.87. Avis sits at the pricier end with an average of $1686.03. A smart booker checks the exact vehicle rather than just trusting the brand name on the building.
Most of the available fleet relies on standard petrol engines, though grabbing one of the two hybrid cars will save you money on fuel when you hit the motorway. Five seats are the standard here, so a standard hatchback is plenty for a couple with surfboards. Book an early morning pickup to skip the worst of the Christmas traffic bottlenecking right outside the downtown garage doors.