OPUA MARINA, Paihia


FLEXIBLE PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS

OPUA MARINA, PAIHIA - rent a car

Blue Star car hire is the perfect choice if you are travelling to New Zealand’s prime destination – OPUA MARINA in the Bay of Islands. Chase the sunsets and explore the area, with our hybrid rental cars conveniently available for pickup at Opua Marina, ensuring you make the most of your time here. 

We also offer flexible pick-up / Drop-off options in these locations: – Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, Paihia, OPUA MARINA. Excludes Russell.

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SUPER FRIENDLY AND COMPLETELY HASSLE FREE SERVICE

The bonus of a hybrid car is using 30% less fuel at the cheapest daily hire rate you could find!

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*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.

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*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.

Opua, located just a few kms from Paihia

Serves as the gateway to the Bay of Islands and Russell. It’s where vehicle ferries embark on a quick 10-minute crossing to Okiato. Once overshadowed by Okiato, Opua now thrives as a ferry landing and recreational marina, with a population of fewer than 1,000 residents.

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Paihia, a coastal town in the Bay of Islands, Northland

Just three hours north of Auckland and an hour north of Whangarei, Paihia is renowned as the gateway to the Bay of Islands, attracting visitors with its beachfront charm, bustling wharf, and sheltered waters.

Paihia offers diverse activities, with water-based adventures like fishing, boating, cruising, kayaking, and parasailing topping the list. The town provides a range of accommodations, making it an ideal base for exploring the Bay of Islands and Northland. Ferry trips to Russell, a short drive to Kerikeri, and visits to the Hokianga region on the west coast are easily accessible from Paihia.

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Opua boasts facilities

Such as a post office, Dairy shop, cafes, a modern 240-berth marina, a large wharf, yacht club and school. This store, situated over the water, offers a diverse range of items, from freshly baked bread to fishing gear, wine, and beer.

For those arriving by boat

Opua provides various boating services, including repair facilities, chandlery, launching ramps, sail repair, and an engine shop. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, Opua remains a vital part of the Bay of Islands, with its cliff-top houses providing spectacular views across the bay.

Explore local beaches, restaurants, historic sites, natural wonders and a whole lot more by hiring an eco-friendly Blue Star vehicle. 

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Izzy FitzGerald
Izzy FitzGerald
07:49 23 Apr 24
Excellent service everyone was lovely to talk too and they bent over backwards to help us. Could not recommend more. Also highly recommend if in you are based in opua marina as they deliver to you and you can return it to the marina. The car was great as well very fuel efficient. Will definitely be using again.
Jonathan Lewis
Jonathan Lewis
04:14 16 Apr 24
fantastic company, 100% recomended
Jim Foley
Jim Foley
23:46 11 Apr 24
Patrick Vermette
Patrick Vermette
19:08 26 Mar 24
Excellent service. Booked online on the company website without difficulty. Met at the airport by a rep who delivered the car and answered all of my questions regarding the car and road trip options in the area. Hybrid car was clean and in good order. Easy process from start to finish.
Daniel Leaberry
Daniel Leaberry
00:18 26 Mar 24
I've rented multiple times from Blue Star because they're the only rental car company in the area and they will deliver to the Opua Marina. If you need a car for a few days, definitely give them a call. The bonus is they only rent hybrids, so your fill up at the end won't cost more than the rental. Cars have always been well cleaned and in good working order.
Sheryll Perry
Sheryll Perry
03:57 21 Mar 24
Great vehicle - clean, comfortable and tidy. Great service - met us on time (early in fact because ship was late). Car delivered to us at port. Company driver was friendly and courteous. Would definitely use them again.
Nona Top
Nona Top
01:16 12 Mar 24
Reasonable price , Great punctual service, nice modern car, got instruction with the personal hand over, car had been immaculate clean, will rent again with them
Brad Joseph
Brad Joseph
08:13 11 Mar 24
A+++ service.We had a car booked with one of the BIG named brands and their online booking system messed up our booking, upon arrival they were unable to service us with a car leaving us stranded and without a solution.We arrived in KeriKeri (last flight) and the airport closed up leaving us without a car or taxi service into town.A late night call to Blue Star Car Rentals and they drove out to pick us up, they also provided us with a car Very late notice.We appreciate Blue Star helping us out at such short notice, we rely heavily on vehicals for our business travel.The vehical was excellent, modern, clean and tidy.We will be using Blue Star for our business trips from now on.Thankyou so much.
Scott Morrow
Scott Morrow
17:49 27 Feb 24
Great service, quick, efficient and friendly
Ella Harris
Ella Harris
23:36 26 Feb 24
Really friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Frank Spee
Frank Spee
19:26 26 Feb 24
Highly recommended locally owned rental business. It was like borrowing your mates car, completely hassle free and very personal service. Car was a Honda Fit, which was in very good shape and spotlessly clean.
Björn Svending
Björn Svending
06:12 26 Feb 24
Extraordinary service!Pickup and drop off at the Opua Marina to start with. Very friendly! They even helped us to with our really full luggage, not only to unload it, they helped us all the way down to our boat!
Liam He
Liam He
00:05 25 Feb 24
I enjoyed a pleasant trip with an excellent vehicle from Blue Star. The car is new, clean, and in very good condition. Appreciate it, Chris!
Jamie de Weerd
Jamie de Weerd
20:35 20 Feb 24
Highly recommended car rental company. Professional and friendly service. Vehicle was in great condition and super clean! Thanks team!
Susan Inness
Susan Inness
09:00 14 Feb 24
Fantastic company! It is so easy to book on their website and their customer service is exemplary. The cars are always incredibly clean and well maintained. I use them frequently when I travel for work to Northland by air.
Pania Gray
Pania Gray
21:57 13 Feb 24
We hired a hybrid SUV with Blue Star Rentals for a week over early February 2024. We received outstanding service from Chris. He was quick with communication before we arrived, friendly on our arrival and provided us with a top notch vehicle! The handover process was smooth and fuss-free. I will definitely hire from Bluestar again. Highly recommend!
Peter Niederreiter
Peter Niederreiter
21:40 09 Feb 24
We rented a car for the second time with Blue Star. The process is easy and straight forward. We were very happy with the service, the provided car and the reasonable price! Looking forward to rent the next car with them in a couple of weeks. Thanks
Widemouth Frog
Widemouth Frog
01:16 16 Jan 24
These guys are the bomb! (meaning excellent). Don't get your rental car anywhere else. They absolutely go out of their way to help you, and are kind, helpful and flexible, especially when you have a very stressful car breakdown at the start of your holiay. Can't say a bad word about them. Thanks so much Blue Star!
Murray Freeth
Murray Freeth
21:09 28 Dec 23
Alexandra Lott
Alexandra Lott
07:08 13 Dec 23
Fantastic local company - super friendly and helpful and good cars at an affordable price. 10/10 recommend
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Get your Blue Star Car Rental for your Far North trip

Whether you are on holiday or on business getting around Far North of New Zealand can be tricky. We can meet you at the Bay of Islands airport or anywhere around Kerikeri at no extra charge, give guidance on using hybrid car and share insights on must-see places in Northland. You are then free to travel around as much as you need!

Flexible Pick up / Drop Off at no extra cost for the Mid North: including Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, Paihia, OPUA MARINA. Excludes Russell.

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