The Best Car Rentals on Atiu: The Top Atiu Car Rental Companies

Last Updated: 10 June, 2025

Which Car Hire to Choose on Atiu?

Atiu is definitely an island you’ll want to explore independently using one of the local rental car options available. Whether you need to hire for just the day, for your whole stay or even just an hour, this list of all of the car rentals on Atiu will help you compare car hire companies.

Luckily, the list is short, so it won’t take you long to find the best Atiu car rental company for you!

Don’t know where to head to in your rental vehicle? Check out A Self-Guided Day Trip Around Atiu: One Day Itinerary and check out driving times around the island in Cook Islands Travel Times: How Long to Travel Around the Islands?

5 Things to Look For When Comparing Car Rentals on Atiu

Before we dive into our comparison of the car hires on Atiu, know what to look for with these car rental comparison tips.

1. Prices and Inclusions

Car rental companies on Atiu have very similar basic inclusions and competitive prices, except short-term hire with Atiu Villas also includes fuel. We make sure to list inclusions in the comparison below, where possible.

For costs to consider when renting a car, check out ‘The Cost of Renting a Car in Rarotonga: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown’.

2. Vehicles Offered

Atiu’s car rental companies have quite a limited offering of vehicle types, but are all suitable for the island’s small network of roads. Atiu Villa‘s vehicles are best suited for couples and small families, while Super Brown offers larger vehicles.

3. Size of Fleet

Atiu Villas has a very small fleet of vehicles, which is primarily available for their own guests. Super Brown has a much larger fleet, which makes them more reliable for picking up a vehicle when needed.

4. Service

Once you have selected one or two car rental companies to compare, contact them via email or phone 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.

5. Payment Options

Only Atiu Villas accepts Visa and MasterCard as payment methods. Otherwise, you’ll likely need cash available if you don’t have a local bank card.

Note that you may be required to leave a bond payment. Learn more about paying for things in What is the Best Way to Pay in the Cook Islands?

The Best Car Rentals on Atiu: The Top Atiu Car Rental Companies

Super Brown Atiu

The main convenience store on the island, Super Brown Atiu is also convenient in that fact that it hires out cars! Super Brown on Atiu offers a wide range of vehicle hire options for travellers, including small and large roasters, small and large trucks, jeeps, and scooters. Call into their store to book.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

At the Super Brown store located on the main street of Tengatangi village.

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Super Brown include Daelim and automatic scooters, jeeps and mini-trucks. There is a mix of automatic and manual transmissions available, so be sure to ask if you prefer one over the other.

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Cars with Super Brown cost approximately NZ$60 per day and scooters NZ$30 per day.

Atiu Villas

Atiu’s most convenient accommodation, Atiu Villas strives to provide everything you need for an effortless stay on the island including a rental car. They have one 4WD jeep-style vehicle that is ideal for Atiu’s roads. Should you only need it to pop into town, the vehicle is available by the hour if available. Gas is included in the cost of short-term vehicle rentals.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

At Atiu Villas, an accommodation at the southern end of Areora village.

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Atiu Villas include a 4WD Suzuki Jimny (or a similar vehicle), as well as scooters and bicycles. Vehicles have an automatic transmission.

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Atiu Villas offers a few straightforward and budget-friendly transport options directly from the property. Guests can hire bicycles for NZ$10, scooters for NZ$30, or rent a Suzuki Jimny (with free fuel included) or an electric ute for NZ$60 per 24-hour period.

Note that both scooters and the car are available to hire by the hour, should you only need them for one or two short trips on Atiu (for instance, if you are taking mostly guided tours where accommodation pick-up is included).

More About Car Rentals on Atiu

That’s it for our complete comparison of the car rental companies on Atiu. Learn more about renting a car using the following guides:

Finally, compare car rentals with other ways to travel around Atiu in our Atiu Transport Guide: 5 Ways to Get to (& Around) Atiu.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across the Cook Islands and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Transport (Transport operators and licenses - Updated [2025])
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (Border restrictions advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Agriculture (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Cook Islands Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Cook Islands Statistics Office (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for the Cook Islands - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for the Cook Islands - Updated [2025])

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About the Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Cook Islands Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as the Cook Islands. She knows the islands inside out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Raro’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also the editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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