OPUA MARINA, Paihia


FLEXIBLE PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS

rent hybrid cars and save 30% on fuel - opua / paihia 3 day minimum

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 Central , 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.

VEHICLE RANGE:

3 day minimum for OPUA / PAIHIA / WINDSOR LANDING / KERIKERI MARINA / OPITO BAY  bookings 

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3 days $90 per day

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3 days  $100 per day

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3 days  $140 per day

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3 days  $195 per day 

*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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Mascha Bender (Alanalive)
Mascha Bender (Alanalive)
04:40 25 Feb 26
Great car rental company with fantastic service and communication! Highly recommended! Got a free upgrade, thank you so much!!!
Gunnar Bringel
Gunnar Bringel
04:12 21 Feb 26
It was great renting the car from Blue Star. The service was fantastic and provided a great flexibility were to pick up and leave the car.Price was also competitive when comparing with other rental firms.
Edward Grant
Edward Grant
23:50 15 Feb 26
Had a great time with our Blue Star rental. Very comfortable vehicle, perfectly clean and tidy. Highly recommend and will use again!
Emelyne LE BODO
Emelyne LE BODO
00:08 10 Feb 26
5 stars for this experience with Blue Star Car Rentals. We had the car we booked, the service was easy, very friendly and helpful with the place to pick up and drop off. We fully recommend.
Chris Wikaira
Chris Wikaira
08:36 09 Feb 26
Super friendly and helpful. Great car. Will definitely use again when in the north.
Kelly Behan Falk
Kelly Behan Falk
18:57 04 Feb 26
Fantastic company to work with! The car has been great, exactly what I wanted, and Chris has gone out of his way to accommodate anything I needed! 100% recommend them!!!!
Grant Clayton
Grant Clayton
23:43 23 Jan 26
Absolutely fantastic, friendly service and nice clean cars.Always happy to help and do what they can to accommodate their clients.I use them on almost a weekly basis.Best car hire company in Northland.Thank you kindly,Grant
Alina Singletary
Alina Singletary
21:03 21 Jan 26
Wonderful people! Incredible experience! Fantastic car! Wish we had a Blue Star in every place we travel! Well done! Hopefully we get the chance to rent from Blue Star again!
John Eastman
John Eastman
21:10 13 Jan 26
Great experience with Blue Star Car Rentals at Kerikeri airport; very friendly service, inexpensive and flexible on return timing. I would recommend them and will use again.
joemilsom (Josefu)
joemilsom (Josefu)
23:17 04 Jan 26
Was very pleased by the service at blue star car rentals; wasn’t expecting them to both drop off and pick up the car after the rental period but was pleasantly surprised!Much better option than the other rental agencies in terms of pricing and the owners are super nice.Would definitely recommend if you are based in the far north for your next holiday.
Jessica O'Dell
Jessica O'Dell
19:09 04 Jan 26
So thankful for Blue Star Car Rentals - after some mayhem with our flight getting cancelled and us missing the window to pick up our original rental car, Chris was so accommodating in getting us situated with a car in record time and was even there to greet us at the airport. The whole process was wonderfully easy and stress-free after a stressful day. Highly recommend and thank you Chris!
Virgile Betteto
Virgile Betteto
00:29 03 Jan 26
Blue Star Car Rental has been the perfect agency for me to visit the Bay of Islands and Northland ! A car is definitely required to look around and I highly recommend Blue Star for your car !
mark vs
mark vs
22:56 02 Jan 26
The loveliest hosts in Kerikeri!
Kim Reeves
Kim Reeves
18:58 01 Jan 26
Great service and were amazing with flexible options of pick up and drop off points
Claire
Claire
06:41 27 Dec 25
Incredibly friendly people - we at the airport and and helped with our luggage to our car.The car was as advertised and very clean and tidy.They made everything easy, we had no issues with the vehicle. I will absolutely use them again when I return to Northland. Excellent value for money too.
Steve Murray
Steve Murray
05:13 03 Dec 25
Blue Star really helped us up with a short-notice booking after Hertz let us down in a big way, and we had no way of contacting them. Chris and Hillary sorted us out with a great car so we could make it to our appointment in Kaitaia on time. Very easy collection and drop-off process at the airport. Can not recommend highly enough.
Alan Te Moananui
Alan Te Moananui
22:45 30 Nov 25
Easy and seamless pickup & drop off! Even when our flight was delayed they allowed us extra time and made things effortless 🤙🏽
Baptiste Le Sommer
Baptiste Le Sommer
04:21 07 Nov 25
We had our best time in Northern Island with the tiny Toyota iQ (2300km, 14 days, 2025). Seats very comfortables. Super easy to drive. No big consumption. Thank you BlueStar !!
Koni 2222
Koni 2222
19:21 04 Nov 25
Aaron
Aaron
03:05 03 Nov 25
Can't fault them at all....From having no car availability because of a busy time, we were helped and sorted by getting a car by Blue star. The car was great and so was the service, wouldn't just use them again, I would only use them... Fantastic...
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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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