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Which Car Hire to Choose in Aitutaki?
While the allure of the lagoon is tempting to spend your entire holiday in Aitutaki, it’s well worth hiring a vehicle to explore the main island too! Whether you need to hire for just the day or for your whole stay, this list of all of the car rentals in Aitutaki will help you compare car rental companies. Luckily, all of Aitutaki’s vehicle hire companies provide friendly service, reasonable prices and a smooth rental process that will make your exploration of Aitutaki seamless.
Don’t know where to explore in your rental vehicle? Check out A Self-Guided Day Trip Around Aitutaki: One Day Itinerary.
5 Things to Look For When Comparing Car Rentals in Aitutaki
Before we dive into our comparison of the car hires in Aitutaki, know what to look for with these car rental comparison tips.
1. Prices and Inclusions
Car rental companies in Aitutaki have very similar basic inclusions and competitive prices. We make sure to list inclusions in the comparison below, where possible. For costs to consider for your car rental, check out The Cost of Renting a Car in Rarotonga: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown.
2. Vehicles Offered
Aitutaki’s car rental companies have quite a limited offering of vehicle types but are all suitable for the island’s small road network. The size of your vehicle will matter depending on how many people are travelling in the vehicle. We recommend sticking to a vehicle that complements your budget. Learn more about what it is like to drive in our guide, How to Drive in the Cook Islands + 10 Road Rules.
3. Service
Once you have picked one or two car rental companies to compare, give them an email or a phone call and ask them a few questions. See how helpful they are in their answers. This little test will give you an idea of how helpful the company will be should anything go wrong during your trip.
4. Payment Options
Nowadays, not everyone wants to have a Visa or MasterCard. If that’s the case for you, double-check which car rental companies accept other payment methods. Note that most car rental companies in Aitutaki require a bond payment, which is typically a pre-authorisation (block) for credit cards. Learn more about paying for things in What is the Best Way to Pay in the Cook Islands?
5. Location
Only worth mentioning to make you aware of the fact, all car rentals can be delivered to your accommodation in Aitutaki usually free of charge. Some even offer delivery at the airport, such as Rino’s Rentals, but scooters are not included in this deal.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comPopoara Rentals
Offering a range of well-maintained cars and scooters on Aitutaki, Popoara Rentals is well worth considering for vehicle rentals on the island. Their selection of Toyota Ractis has enough room for up to five people, as well as for luggage, while their scooters are some of the most affordable on the island (see Scooter Hire on Aitutaki: Where to Rent, Cost & More).
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Popoara Ocean Breeze Villas at Ootu Beach. Delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki.
Vehicles Available
Vehicles offered by Popoara Rentals include scooters, small cars, medium cars and a people-mover. Vehicles have automatic transmission.
- Toyota Ractis
- Toyota Estima
- Scooters.
Approximate Price
Prices are subject to change. Cars with Popoara Rentals cost approximately NZ$70 per day, the people-mover NZ$85 and scooters NZ$25.
Insurance
A bond is taken for all vehicle rentals. A pre-authorisation (block) of your credit/debit card is held until the vehicle is returned: NZ$1,000 for cars plus NZ$50 for petrol and NZ$500 for scooters plus NZ$20 for petrol.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comAquila Rentals
Aitutaki’s ultimate entrepreneur, the Aquila company not only runs a convenience store, gas station, takeaway and the airport cafe but also has vehicles for hire! Aquila Rentals offers some of the cheapest car rentals in Aitutaki, ranging from small cars to people-movers. See more affordable rentals across the islands in The Cheapest Car Rentals in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Aquila Rentals and Store on the main road in Amuri. Delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki.
Vehicles Available
Vehicles offered by Aquila Rentals include small cars, medium cars and people-movers. Vehicles have automatic transmission.
- Nissan Note
- Honda Fitz
- Toyota Voxy.
Inclusions
- One driver (18+ years old)
- Basic insurance
- Unlimited kilometres.
Approximate Price
Prices are subject to change. Cars with Aquila Rentals cost approximately NZ$60 per day and the people-mover NZ$70 per day.
Insurance
A bond is taken for all vehicle rentals. A pre-authorisation (block) of your credit/debit card is held until the vehicle is returned. Insurance excess is NZ$1,000 for each claim in respect to any and all damage, theft and any losses sustained by the vehicle.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comRino’s Rentals
Boasting the largest fleet of rental cars, scooters and even bicycles in Aitutaki, Rino’s Rentals is an easy go-to for your rental car. Stay at their accommodation, Rino’s Bungalows (see 10 Best Family Resorts & Accommodations on Aitutaki) and you’ll get a bit of a discount. They also have vehicles ready to go at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Rino’s Rentals on the main road in Ureia, as well as at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki. Delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki. Airport delivery is for cars only.
Vehicles Available
Vehicles offered by Rino’s Rentals include small cars, people-movers, scooters and bicycles. Vehicles have automatic transmission, while scooters are semi-automatic.
- Suzuki Swift
- Mitsubishi Colt
- Toyota Voxy
- Yamaha scooters.
Approximate Price
Prices are subject to change. Cars with Rino’s Rentals cost approximately NZ$70 per day, scooters are NZ$25 per day, while bicycles start from NZ$15. Note that Rino’s has regular three-day deals and discounts in the low season. Guests at Rino’s Bungalows get a NZ$5 discount on the daily rate of scooters and NZ$10 discount on the daily rates on cars.
Insurance
A bond is taken for all vehicle rentals. A pre-authorisation (block) of your credit/debit card is held until the vehicle is returned.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comRanginui’s Retreat Rentals
Based at the budget accommodation, Ranginui’s Retreat, this rental car company offers a Nissan Note five-seater car, as well as a small selection of scooters with the rare inclusion of helmets! Guests at their accommodation get a bit of a discount.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Ranginui’s Retreat at Ootu Beach. Delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki.
Vehicles Available
Vehicles offered by Ranginui’s Retreat include small cars and scooters. Vehicles have automatic transmission.
- Nissan Note
- Scooters (helmets available).
Insurance
A bond is taken for all vehicle rentals. A pre-authorisation (block) of your credit/debit card is held until the vehicle is returned.
More About Car Rentals in Aitutaki
That’s it for our complete comparison of the car rental companies in Aitutaki. Learn more about renting a car using the following guides:
- What You Need to Hire a Car in the Cook Islands
- Can You Drive in the Cook Islands With an Overseas License?
- 8 Best Car Rentals in Rarotonga: The Top Car Rental Companies
Finally, compare car rentals with other ways to travel around Aitutaki in our Aitutaki Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Aitutaki.
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