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Most popular car type

Medium

Top tips for hiring a car from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland

  • Book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland to finally take charge of your visit and ensure you're able to visit the places you want to see without figuring out the local public transport schedule or haggling with taxi drivers to avoid extortionate fees. You can spend time at Auckland Zoo or visit the Sky Tower without worrying about how to get there or how long you're able to stay. Road-tripping is another advantage, especially with places like Rotorua and Hamilton being a short trip away.
  • When you book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland, you'll be picking one of the most affordable car hire companies in the city and one that's relied on by many. The company may have a much smaller fleet than many of the other companies, but what they lack in options, they make up for in service. Regardless of the time of year, Economy Rent-A-Car will have some of the most affordable vehicles around.
  • Auckland Airport is the only place to book Economy Rent-A-Car hire cars in Auckland but is also the prime location for those flying into the city, and a great way to avoid any unnecessary airport transfers or lengthy waits for bus departures. The easiest way to get to the car hire counter is to make your way through Baggage Claim and into the main Arrival Hall on the ground floor. As you exit Baggage Claim, you'll see the car hire counters in front of you.
  • It's important to do a final inspection on your vehicle before you leave the car park. Take your hire agreement and jot down any scratches, dents, or other damage on the vehicle and get the company representative to sign a copy for you. Open the boot of the car and make sure you have a spare wheel, a warning triangle, a car jack, a wheel brace, and a reflective vest. If any of these are missing, get them from the employee before leaving.
  • Small car hire from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland

  • What cars are available from Auckland Economy Rent-A-Car?

    As mentioned, the Economy Rent-A-Car fleet is smaller than most, so you'll have to do a bit of searching. The company typically offers at least two choices in the compact model and sedan ranges, and also offers various SUV options and 4x4s. You won't have access to any premium or luxury vehicles through this company. The best way to avoid availability issues is to book as far in advance as possible when there are more cars available.

  • What are the requirements to hire an Economy Rent-A-Car in Auckland?

    To start with, you cannot hire a car in Auckland if you're younger than 21 and don't have a full licence. Anyone under 25 usually gets charged an extra young driver's fee and may be limited to smaller model vehicles. You must bring your online booking confirmation with you and a valid credit or debit card with your name on it. Provide proof of ID in the form of a passport or national identification. If you paid online with another person's card, that person must be present or you won't be allowed to collect the vehicle.

  • What are my parking options in Auckland?

    You'll find on-street parking, open-air car parks, and covered car parks in Auckland's city centre. On-street parking has no time limit and you only park for the time you spend there. You're charged less for shorter stays. On-street parking is monitored by Pay-by-Plate meters. A few of the car parks in the city centre are Downtown Car Park on Customs Street West, Civic Car Park on Greys Ave or Mayoral Drive, and the Victoria Street car park at the corner of Victoria Street and Kitchener Street.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland?

    Medium hire cars (Toyota Prius v or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Economy Rent a Car in Auckland.

  • How many car hire locations does Economy Rent a Car have in Auckland?

    Economy Rent a Car has 0 hire locations in Auckland. Take a look at our Economy Rent a Car hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Economy Rent a Car have a car hire location at the airport: Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?

    No (according to our data)

  • Does Economy Rent a Car offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Auckland Intl airport (AKL)?

    Yes

Reviews for Economy Rent a Car in Auckland

Overall rating4.7 MediocreBased on 2372 reviews
Cleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.4
Overall
4.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
4.9

Recent reviews

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2.0
My flight was delayed by 3 hours and vendor didn’t allow for a delayed pickup or driver transfer. No refund was provided as well.Reviewed 26 Feb 2026
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6.0
They rip you off with insurance. It was 2.5x the cost of the rental. Wtf. Dishonest and confusingReviewed 25 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
The pickup process was SO LONG! We were probably in line for two hours to pick up our car. We also needed to provide insurance information that required me to log in and find dates, amounts, etc. If I'd known this in advance, it could've sped things up.Reviewed 24 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Couldn’t be worse, called them a week before arriving to confirm said everything was good, arrived at the airport and called and said we have no cars, I booked this months in advance, ended up getting a car from budget at the airport and paid $300 more. Never again with economy rent a car. Never got a call back from them, nothing!!! Kayak should be ashamed dealing with a company like this! They had passed it off to a company called caprent.Reviewed 23 Feb 2026
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6.0
Going into the rental, I was familiar with Economy having used them previously and thought it okay enough to return, based primarily on the rate and the previous experience. The car I received was perfect. It was what I rented and was clean and ran very well. Here's where the "other shoe" drops. I purchased the collision insurance offered when I rented the vehicle, really just as a back up. I planned on self-insuring the rental on my personal policy like I have done multiple times before. Just to be prepared, I brought a copy of my policy for the agent to see if there was any questions that required documentation. First, she told me that the extra insurance that I purchased at the point of rental was not good enough. Then I showed my policy to her, when she told me that their vehicle wasn't covered on my policy. Being stuck and needing to get where I was going, I relented and paid for their insurance. In the end, the insurance was twice the cost of the full rental. Had I realized that this was going to be the case, I'd have gone with one of the bigger agencies that do have on-site access. Just buyer beware.Reviewed 22 Feb 2026
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2.0
The car smelled strongly of cigarette smoke and had tires that were nearly bald. We never picked up the car because of this. We attempted to contact the Economy via phone and email (their office was closed) to request a change of car or a refund, and never heard back from them. Dishonest agency peddling substandard and unsafe cars.Reviewed 19 Feb 2026
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4.0
include liability insurance in your original quote which is required by Florida. Made it over my budgetReviewed 18 Feb 2026
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8.0
Everything was good. The only issue was when we picked up the car it took an incredibly long time. The staff moved slowly and didn’t seem eager to help us. On the contrary, when we dropped it off, I was very impressed with how quickly they came to look it over and take us to the airport.Reviewed 11 Feb 2026
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2.0
I told them that ld only rented a car once in my life, I'm 74, my family and friends don't rent cars. My car broke down and I needed transportation. I'd rented a car from a online service, maybe yours, from Fox rental car company for two days and they changed me $29.99 per day for insurance when I had my own and so did Economy which add up to over $500.00 that I didn't know that I didn't have to pay and none of the people helped. After I went back to the rental car companies and they said that after I returned the car there was nothing they could do. What the entire car booking and car rental companies can and should do is created information banners on all of the websites with simple information on how to navigate a car rental. But I understand why there isn't that banner. Dishonest, disceetful, amoral people wouldn't want one.Reviewed 4 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
When I selected it had unlimited mileage but when I got there the dude put 400km for two days and when I asked him later about it he claimed that he already told me local rentals aren’t unlimited. I didn’t bother making a fuss that he didn’t. But it crazy that he tried to gaslight me. Wouldn’t not recommend this place unless you know one of the managers there and are helping you directlyReviewed 3 Feb 2026
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6.0
The car was pretty stained up between all the seats. I was required to pay additional collusion coverage even after I explained that I had purchased the one kayak offered. Still, I was made to purchase the basic coverage. That should be explicitly stated. Other car rentals I've used have not added any additional coverage as required.Reviewed 3 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
All was good. Was served quickly. The car they gave me was pretty good. The only reason I would give 4 star is because they didn't give me a car with a full tank. I don't like getting a half tank car, and then having to try and fill it to that level. I ended up returning full, so hopefully the next guests keep it at that.Reviewed 27 Jan 2026
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