The Car Rental Companies in Niue
Rent yourself the ultimate freedom to explore the stunning sights of Niue by hiring a car. Niue has a good choice of affordable car rentals, whether you’re looking for a small economy car or a van to move your tribe. Convenience is key in Niue, where car rental companies offer vehicle delivery and return anywhere on the island and usually for free! Check out some of your best car rental options in this guide to the best car rentals in Niue.
For more car rental talk, see The Guide to Car Hire in Niue.
5 Tips for Hiring a Car in Niue
Before we compare the car rental companies in Niue, here are some things you need to know:
- You need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car in Niue
- Visitors need to acquire a Niue Driver’s License but can drive on an overseas license when they first arrive
- Bookings are generally made via the Visitor Information Centre, Scenic Matavai Resort, email or Facebook Messenger – see How to Book Tours & Experiences in Niue
- Standard insurance is only included in some car rentals and note that there is an excess to pay should you damage the vehicle
- Credit card details are almost always needed to be held for security.
For more tips as well as an elaboration of each tip above, see the 10 Tips for Renting a Car in Niue. Plus, you might want to check out How to Save Money on Car Rental in Niue.
Niue Rentals
Offering the largest fleet of vehicles in Niue, Niue Rentals is bound to have something that fits your needs. They also make it easy for you, offering complimentary pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Niue with a meet-and-greet service. All vehicles include standard insurance, as well as roadside assistance. Also in their bag of tricks are currency exchange (AUD and USD only) and cash withdrawal services.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off locations are offered at Hanan Airport and anywhere else in Niue on request. All pick-up and drop-off locations are complimentary. They also offer free transfers to the Niue Rentals depot in Alofi North.
Types of Vehicles Available
Niue Rentals has a fleet of vehicles including hybrids (Honda Fit Hybrid), economy and luxury hatchbacks (Mazda Verisa, Nissan Note and Toyota Wish), vans/minibus (Nissan Caravan), station wagons (Nissan Wingroad), economy and luxury 4WDs (Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander), people-movers (Toyota VOXY and Honda Stepwagon), and motorbikes (Suzuki 125cc and Honda Shadow 150cc).
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$65 to $125 per day for cars and from around $200 for minibuses. Motorbikes are approximately NZ$45-$50 per day.
Additional Services
- Complimentary baby and booster seats on request
- Roadside assistance and after-hours breakdown service on request
- Hire rates are inclusive of standard insurance
- Premium insurance is available to reduce excess liability
- Currency exchange (AUD and USD only)
- Cash withdrawal
- Accommodation (Lalopine Rockhouse)
- Accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Opening Hours
Alofi South Depot: From Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Niue Rock Rentals
The new kids on the block (or should we say “the rock”), Niue Rock Rentals has the newest fleet of rental cars on the island, offering quality and safe vehicles for a very reasonable price. With complimentary drop-offs at the airport, the tourism office or even at your accommodation, your rental with Niue Rock Rentals couldn’t be more convenient.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off locations are offered at Hanan Airport, at the Niue Tourism Visitor Information Centre and at any accommodation in Niue on request. All pick-up and drop-off locations are complimentary.
Types of Vehicles Available
Niue Rock Rentals has a fleet of compact 2018 SUVs and newer models (KIA Sportage). Smaller cars are also soon to be added to the fleet.
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$70 to $100 per day.
Additional Services
- Complimentary baby and booster seats on request
- Hire rates are inclusive of standard insurance
- Premium insurance is available to reduce excess liability
- Depending on the time and day, they might have a cold drink or a freshly caught piece of fish for you.
Opening Hours
Office location and hours TBA. In the meantime, they have an open-door policy at their family home in Utuko, Alofi South. Niue Rock Rentals promptly responds to online and phone inquiries.
Niue 4×4 Rentals
A popular option for car rentals in Niue due to the price, small insurance inclusion and the fact that vehicles are maintained by a qualified mechanic, Niue 4×4 Rentals is also an ideal choice for their high-clearance AWD vehicles. The company is owned and operated by Willie, who has a good reputation for providing assistance if and when required.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off locations are offered at Hanan Airport, their depot (the mechanics opposite the Swanson Complex and next to Rockback Bakery), Scenic Matavai Resort and anywhere else in Niue on request. All pick-up and drop-off locations are complimentary.
Types of Vehicles Available
Niue 4×4 Rentals has a fleet of mostly AWD vehicles (Mitsubishi Outlanders, Suzuki SX4 hatchbacks and Kia Sportage). The vehicle range from 13 years old and newer.
Price Range
Prices are approximately NZ$60 per day for all vehicles.
Additional Services
- Complimentary baby and booster seats on request
- Roadside assistance and after-hours breakdown service on request
- Hire rates are inclusive of standard insurance (NZ$2,000 excess but still liable to pay the value of the car if it is written off).
Opening Hours
Depot: From Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Denzel Car Rentals
Rent your vehicle from a local who can also share a wealth of knowledge about the island with Denzel Car Rentals. Those looking for a compact car for an affordable price will be sorted here. Not only does this local operator provide plenty of insights on Niue’s amazing sights, should you need some advice on arrival, but they are even tour guides themselves, so hit them up for their coastal tours and cultural demonstrations.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
The main pick-up and drop-off locations are at Hanan Airport, as well as the Scenic Matavai Resort. Pick-up and drop-off from any accommodation on the island are complimentary.
Types of Vehicles Available
Denzel Car Rentals has a fleet of modern Nissan Note, 5-door vehicles.
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$50 to $60 per day. They also offer a 7-day package ranging from NZ$330 to $420. A NZ$300 refundable bond is applied on booking.
Additional Services
- Roadside assistance and after-hours breakdown assistance
- Visa and MasterCard accepted
- Depending on plane arrival times, they may provide a cold drinking coconut on pick-up
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Enquire about their “Denzel Vaka & Coastal Tour” and demonstrations of local functions, such as traditional canoes and canoe rides, coconut husking and setting coconut crab bait, etc.
Opening Hours
Vehicles are based at the Scenic Matavai Resort. Contact hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Heahea Rentals
An affordable compact car and SUV rental based in Alofi, Heahea Rentals provides no-nonsense car hire. They have a fleet of approximately 15 vehicles kept in top condition but without insurance options. Nevertheless, the low cost and free airport, resort and Alofi delivery more than make up for it – just drive carefully using the 10 Road Rules for Niue You Need to Know.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off locations are offered at Hanan Airport, the Scenic Matavai Resort and anywhere in and around Alofi on request. All pick-up and drop-off locations are complimentary.
Types of Vehicles Available
Heahea Rentals has a fleet of compact cars, SUVs and compact SUVs from Honda, Subaru and Toyota, such as Honda Crossroads. The vehicle age range is 8 to 15 years old.
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$50 to $60 per day for cars.
Additional Services
- Complimentary baby and booster seats on request.
Opening Hours
The office is based at Peleni Travel, Alofi South (just north of the Latter Day Saints Church). Open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Ilena’s Rentals
Owned and operated by a Niuean/Tongan couple, (the same who own the delightful Ilena’s Bakery), Ilena’s Rentals provides yet another car rental option for the tiny island of Niue. Choose from compact cars, SUVs and even people-movers. All of the usual airport delivery services are included, except for insurance.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off locations are offered at Hanan Airport. All pick-up and drop-off locations are complimentary.
Types of Vehicles Available
Ilena’s Rentals has a fleet of compact cars (Mazda), SUVs (Honda Crossroads) and people-movers (Toyota Estima). The vehicle age range is 10 to 15 years old.
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$50 to $80 per day for cars.
Additional Services
- Complimentary baby seats (under 2 years) on request.
Opening Hours
The office is based at Ilena’s Bakery/Dairy, Alofi South (next to Pacific Way Bar). Open from Monday to Saturday, 6 am to 11 am.
Alofi Rentals
With a vehicle depot based in the heart of Alofi, Alofi Rentals is well worth considering, especially if you only want to rent a car for just a few days. Their fleet of cars and vans is available to conveniently pick up in Alofi. Alternatively, they have a kiosk at the airport and offer pick-up/drop-off at accommodations around the island on request.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Pick-up and drop-off services are offered at Hanan Airport, the Scenic Matavai Resort and other accommodations on request. Their depot is based in Alofi South.
Types of Vehicles Available
Alofi Rentals offers a wide range of vehicles, including cars and vans for hire. The vehicle age range is 10 to 12 years old.
Price Range
Prices range from NZ$55 to $60 per day for cars and NZ$90-$100 per day for vans. They also offer deals such as “Buy for six days, get one day free”.
Opening Hours
From Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Accommodations Offering Car Rental
Some of the car rental companies above work with local accommodations to provide affordable package deals and inclusions.
- NIC’s Bungalows (included in the nightly rate)
- Stone Villas (included in nightly rate)
- Aleki Guesthouse (small additional daily rate)
Learn more about these accommodations in the 5 Accommodations in Niue with Car Rental.
More About Car Rentals in Niue
That’s it for our list of car rentals in Niue. For more about renting a car on “The Rock”, check out the following guides:
- How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Car in Niue?
- 10 Ways to Save Money on Car Rental in Niue
- How to Drive in Niue
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in our Niue Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get Around Niue.
Author
Robin C.
This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Niue Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. He is also consulting regularly with Niue Tourism to ensure content accuracy. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.