jka Posted November 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Hello, We're flying into Papeete but then leaving out on a ship. We're staying quite a way out of town and will need to rent a car. Does anyone know if there are specific car rental companies that have drop off in Papeete as opposed having to go all the way out to the airport and then taxi back in to catch our ship? Thanks for any assistance, Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahitianbigkahuna Posted November 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 20, 2019 13 hours ago, jka said: Hello, We're flying into Papeete but then leaving out on a ship. We're staying quite a way out of town and will need to rent a car. Does anyone know if there are specific car rental companies that have drop off in Papeete as opposed having to go all the way out to the airport and then taxi back in to catch our ship? Thanks for any assistance, Nancy Avis and Hertz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahitianbigkahuna Posted November 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Here you go .... Avis and Hertz both have rental desk at the airport as well as downtown though Avis is closer to the heart of Papeete and the ship/ferry docks. However, both will shuttle you to the ship/ferry location when you drop off. Edited November 23, 2019 by Tahitianbigkahuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted December 16, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Avispacificar. Walkable from the pier. Great car and very good friendly service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted December 18, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 8:20 PM, jka said: Hello, We're flying into Papeete but then leaving out on a ship. We're staying quite a way out of town and will need to rent a car. Does anyone know if there are specific car rental companies that have drop off in Papeete as opposed having to go all the way out to the airport and then taxi back in to catch our ship? Thanks for any assistance, Nancy Nancy...how far out of town are you staying? Are you pretty sure that a taxi would be prohibitively expensive over a rental car? Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jka Posted December 18, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted December 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, Petoonya said: Nancy...how far out of town are you staying? Are you pretty sure that a taxi would be prohibitively expensive over a rental car? Nancy We're in Puuanaia? Not sure the spelling is right but it's an airbnb - all the previous reviews said a car was necessary. Do you think that is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted December 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, jka said: We're in Puuanaia? Not sure the spelling is right but it's an airbnb - all the previous reviews said a car was necessary. Do you think that is correct? If they said a car was necessary then I guess you should probably go with that. But Punaauia is south of the airport and the port. Depending on how far south into the area you are, it's approximately 20 minutes from the port, 10 from airport. Sofitel Tahiti Ia Ora (formerly Le Meridien) is about smack in the center of Punaauia. Someone who has stayed at that recently renamed Le Meridien might be able to tell give you an idea of cab fare. Alternatively, here's what I'd do. Go on Google maps and determine how far your Airbnb is from Sofitel Tahiti Ia Ora. (Google still has it labeled Le Meridien) . Then email Tahiti Ia Ora reservations@tahitiiaorabeachresort.com and ask if they can give you an idea of what cab fare would run. We also stayed at an Airbnb in Puuanaia at the end of our cruise last year but the owner picked us at the port and dropped us off at the airport (Yes, a gem!) It probably would have cost us about $75 total if that helps. Punaauia is a lovely bedroom community of Papeete- you'll be pleased you chose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunandsnow Posted December 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2019 We are renting a car before our cruise. We chose Avis by the port. Hertz prices seem a lot cheaper. They do not include unlimited mileage. They charge for mileage. We wanted a car to explore the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted December 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 9:47 PM, jka said: We're in Puuanaia? Not sure the spelling is right but it's an airbnb - all the previous reviews said a car was necessary. Do you think that is correct? One last thing. You might want to try Yota Tahiti taxi and tours. I think their rates are about $35 to $40pp for the airport to the Sofitel Ia Ora Tahiti, but I could have that wrong, Be interested to see if you get a response.. https://yotatahiti.com/index.php/en/fares-english-menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahitianbigkahuna Posted December 20, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 20, 2019 On 12/18/2019 at 5:17 PM, sunandsnow said: We are renting a car before our cruise. We chose Avis by the port. Hertz prices seem a lot cheaper. They do not include unlimited mileage. They charge for mileage. We wanted a car to explore the island. Hertz does have some with unlimited miles .... I've rented from both Avis and Hertz, both are decent but as we only drive less than 20 km it's a better price to rent a car from Hertz and pay for the mileage. If I was driving around the island I would rent with unlimited as you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelyn Posted January 6, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2020 On 11/23/2019 at 11:24 AM, Tahitianbigkahuna said: Here you go .... Avis and Hertz both have rental desk at the airport as well as downtown though Avis is closer to the heart of Papeete and the ship/ferry docks. However, both will shuttle you to the ship/ferry location when you drop off. the drop off at the cruise pier, is that just from downtown or airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahitianbigkahuna Posted January 6, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Either .... at least it has been but things change so I would confirm with them Edited January 6, 2020 by Tahitianbigkahuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelyn Posted January 6, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thank you.....how far is airport to pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahitianbigkahuna Posted January 6, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Gracelyn said: Thank you.....how far is airport to pier? You do have Google Earth .... right? 2.5 miles / 5 km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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