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Popular rental locations in Papeete

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Papeete

Car hire Tahiti Faa'a International Airport

Car rental offers in Papeete

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Papeete.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Passenger van
SUV
Renault Kwid
Or similar
For example: Renault Kwid
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 37 /day
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Renault Kwid
Or similar
For example: Renault Kwid
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 34 /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 39 /day
Renault Kwid
Or similar
For example: Renault Kwid
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 94 /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 106 /day
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MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 45 /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 121 /day
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Changan Cs15
Or similar
For example: Changan Cs15
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 45 /day
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 45 /day
Changan Cs15
Or similar
For example: Changan Cs15
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 121 /day
Changan CS35
Or similar
For example: Changan CS35
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 54 /day
Honda CRV
Or similar
For example: Honda CRV
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 57 /day
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 121 /day
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Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 57 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 65 /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 168 /day
Hyundai H1
Or similar
For example: Hyundai H1
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 67 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 176 /day
Hyundai H1
Or similar
For example: Hyundai H1
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 179 /day
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Dacia Jogger
Or similar
For example: Dacia Jogger
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 54 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 65 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 168 /day
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Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 65 /day
Hyundai H1
Or similar
For example: Hyundai H1
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 67 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 168 /day
Hyundai H1
Or similar
For example: Hyundai H1
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 179 /day
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Changan Cs15
Or similar
For example: Changan Cs15
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 48 /day
Changan CS35
Or similar
For example: Changan CS35
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 54 /day
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Car rental companies in Papeete

Below are the car rental companies in Papeete with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Avis

    9.2 (6651)
    From £ 34 / day

  • Europcar

    8.4 (8970)
    No rates available

  • Hertz

    8.8 (7757)
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.9/10 out of 2259

Your site was easy to

Your site was easy to use and the rates were comparable.
K
KEVIN
Europcar Tahiti Faa'a International Airport

Very good!

Very good!
K
Khye Seng Tang
Snap Rentals Auckland Airport

Good

Good
M
Mark Melling
Budget Auckland Airport

Easy to navigate

Easy to navigate
i
ian
Budget Port Macquarie Airport

Be wary of making changes

Be wary of making changes; your present set up is very good and user friendly, even for someone over 80 like me!
A
Anthony Paul
Enterprise Maroochydore Airport

You are doing well; your

You are doing well; your website is user friendly, even for older users such as me (age 80). Be wary of making changes
A
Anthony Paul
Hertz Maroochydore Airport

Good service, as always. I

Good service, as always. I like your website
A
Anthony Paul
Hertz Coolangatta Airport

no problems using you

no problems using you
N
NEVILLE
Europcar Broome Airport

First class in every respect

First class in every respect. Thank you.
M
MALCOLM
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Christchurch Airport

This is the third year

This is the third year in a row that we have organised our car rental in Australia through Carrentals. It has always provided us with excellent service and great value for money.
L
LEO
Alamo Brisbane Airport

Easy to use and insurance

Easy to use and insurance included
L
LINDA
Enterprise Coolangatta Airport

I phoned to change the

I phoned to change the time for pick up and return of the car. It was not a good experience. I was told I could not do it and encouraged to book an up grade. I wanted to change my booking and return by 4 hours from 10.00am to 2.oo pm. I was told it was not possible to change it. I was told a car would not be available. I said I would take the risk and ended up in cancelling my booking and then re booking on line. Not helpful. I almost did not use your site to re book.
B
BARBARA
Hertz Brisbane Airport

Easy booking process and good

Easy booking process and good post-sales communications.
M
MICHAEL
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Christchurch Airport

Overall good service.

Overall good service.
K
KEVIN
Europcar Perth International Airport

Brilliant rental company - used

Brilliant rental company - used before and will use again as prices and communication and service are wonderful.
P
PETER
East Coast Car Rentals Launceston Airport

When is the best time to book a rental car in Papeete?

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Papeete), December is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Papeete - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Papeete), March is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Papeete

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Papeete

Available locations in Papeete

Tahiti Faa'a International Airport

Papeete Guide

Located in northeastern Tahiti, Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia. This bustling city is home to over 131,000 inhabitants. The city was first settled by William Crook, a British missionary, in 1818. Queen Pomare IV transferred her court to this coastal city in the years that followed and it grew as a popular Polynesian port. Since 1842, it has been a French overseas territory.

Within the city are many shops, restaurants and cafes. While in Papeete's downtown area, call into the colourful Marche Papeete. This municipal market is home to traders offering oils, traditional hand crafted items and souvenirs.

A number of sites are worth visiting within Papeete downtown, such as Gaston Flosse's presidential palace, Temple de Paofai and Cathedral of Notre Dame of Papeete. Bougainville Park offers a delightful open space in the heart of this bustling city. Formerly Albert Park, it was renamed in honour of Louis Antoine de Bougainville, the first Frenchman to circumnavigate the globe.

Papeete makes an excellent base for exploring the beautiful island of Tahiti. While public transportation is available, it can hinder your ability to travel freely as it restricts your travel to their timetables.

Many visitors find that hiring a car for the duration of their stay provides them the mobility and independence they desire. Car hire can be found in Papeete, downtown at: Carrefour Prince Hinoi, Papeete - Tahiti, 98713, PF. When booking car hire, you will need to provide documentation including: a credit card, passport and drivers license. If you have a UK license, you are required to provide both parts of your license.

Before setting off in your car hire, it is advisable to call into the Tahiti Manava Visitors Bureau which can be found in Papeete downtown. Their bilingual staff can assist with travel arrangements, maps and brochures.

Practical information

  • Currency
    CFP franc
  • Language
    French
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Europcar
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