Hamilton car rentals

On average a rental car in Hamilton costs C$ 30 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Hamilton. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Hamilton airport is Budget.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Hamilton airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Hamilton costs C$ 99 per day, on average.

With smooth roads and sparse traffic, you can easily and comfortably explore the areas around Hamilton with a standard-size or economy hire car. However, if you want to get the most out of the beautiful scenery, a larger vehicle like an SUV will give you more height from the road, allowing you to get better views of the landscape. SUVs and vehicles with 4x4 capacity are also great if you want to visit remote beauty spots, which may have dirt tracks or uneven trails leading to them.

When you choose car hire in Hamilton, you should pay close attention to the speed limit signs, as limits may vary across different areas. If you’re driving in the city centre, the speed limit is set at 30-40 km/h (15-25 mph). On rural roads outside the town, the limit is usually 60 km/h (40 mph), while on highways, you can drive at up to 110 km/h (60 mph).

Hamilton car hire is a great option if you are staying in the city centre. This area has lots of conveniently located car parks, and the city even has some free car parks located on the east side, around Waikato University. When you pay to park in Hamilton, you will usually have to spend around 6-12 NZD (around 3-6 GBP) for a 2-hour stay. Most car parks close in the evenings in Hamilton, although some car parks offer overnight spaces.