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Great value rental cars from New Plymouth Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is located on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island and is 11 km from New Plymouth. A taxi ride between the two should take approximately 15 minutes. Other points of interest within easy reach of New Plymouth Airport include Wanganui and Taupō.


Getting on the road at New Plymouth Airport is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

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Fullsize SUVEzi

From NZD $105/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024
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Compact CarEzi

From NZD $117/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024
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Economy CarEzi

From NZD $117/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024
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Compact SUVEzi

From NZD $119/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024
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Fullsize CrossoverEzi

From NZD $121/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024
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Premium SUVEzi

From NZD $158/day

for 13 May - 18 May 2024

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 10, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 10 May, 2024

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  • 03 Apr 2024

    Was unbelievably easy to navigate, thank you

    teresa r.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Christchurch
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 11 Mar 2024

    Easy to use and good rates if booking well ahead

    timothy g.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
  • 13 Apr 2024

    Excellent comparison site. Easy to navigate and book

    ronald m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 04 Mar 2024

    Smooth booking process and good rates. I will use again.

    amanda t.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 04 Feb 2024

    Very straightforward and clear information regarding both the vehicles and the insurance offered

    john o.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 25 Mar 2024

    Great to have comparisons and very easy to book. No fuss,

    ana p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 20 Feb 2024

    Easy to book

    jordi s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 05 May 2024

    Great vehicle and service from Budget

    paul s.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland
    Mystery Car or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at New Plymouth Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at New Plymouth Airport

Ford vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai Elantra

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

    8

    5

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Ezi, Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Triton

    Mitsubishi Triton

    5

    4

    5 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    4

    2

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    5

    4

    6 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Toyota C-hr

    Toyota C-hr

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

New Plymouth Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$126

$225

Sat

11 May

$219

$260

Sun

12 May

$242

$260

Mon

13 May

$117

$260

Tue

14 May

$126

$260

Wed

15 May

$117

$255

Thu

16 May

$126

$259

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$144

$158

Sat

11 May

$247

$265

Sun

12 May

$247

$265

Mon

13 May

$215

$250

Tue

14 May

$246

$250

Wed

15 May

$207

$250

Thu

16 May

$234

$243

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$126

$253

Sat

11 May

$235

$281

Sun

12 May

$255

$275

Mon

13 May

$119

$287

Tue

14 May

$129

$287

Wed

15 May

$119

$281

Thu

16 May

$129

$285

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$121

$272

Sat

11 May

$254

$315

Sun

12 May

$283

$315

Mon

13 May

$248

$351

Tue

14 May

$254

$336

Wed

15 May

$248

$377

Thu

16 May

$267

$307

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$122

$130

Sat

11 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 May

$105

$130

Tue

14 May

$122

$130

Wed

15 May

$105

$130

Thu

16 May

$122

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

$170

$170

Sat

11 May

$391

$391

Sun

12 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 May

$158

$432

Tue

14 May

$170

$432

Wed

15 May

$158

$410

Thu

16 May

$170

$432

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

11 May

$315

$385

Sun

12 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 May

$308

$385

Tue

14 May

$315

$385

Wed

15 May

$308

$385

Thu

16 May

$385

$385

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

11 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 May

$341

$425

Tue

14 May

$347

$425

Wed

15 May

$341

$425

Thu

16 May

$425

$425

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

11 May

$302

$344

Sun

12 May

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 May

$289

$344

Tue

14 May

$302

$344

Wed

15 May

$289

$338

Thu

16 May

$344

$344

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 10 May, 2024

How do I pick up a rental car at New Plymouth Airport?

There is one terminal, serving domestic flights only, and a selection of on-site car rental brands to select from at New Plymouth Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find New Plymouth Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

New Plymouth Airport terminal

  • Domestic Terminal

    New Plymouth Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights only.

Pick up instructions

  • Find the car hire car desks

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    At New Plymouth Airport, you will find the on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal, near the baggage claim.
  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.
  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire cars are parked just outside the airport terminal.
  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

    We'll be right back

Returning a hire car at New Plymouth Airport

  • Domestic Terminal

    To return your on-airport hire car, follow the signs and park in the rental car park area at New Plymouth Airport — it is just outside the terminal.

    Return your keys to the desk, and if the desk is unattended, or for after-hours returns, place the keys in the drop box located at the counter.

Car rental depots at New Plymouth Airport

Car hire depots at New Plymouth Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis New Plymouth Airport

    On airport • New Plymouth Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    sunday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Budget New Plymouth Airport

    On airport • New Plymouth Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    sunday

    7:15 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Ezi New Plymouth Airport

    On airport • New Plymouth Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz New Plymouth Airport

    On airport • New Plymouth Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    sunday

    1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty New Plymouth Airport

    On airport • New Plymouth Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    sunday

    1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Nearby New Plymouth Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — New Plymouth Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from New Plymouth Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at New Plymouth Airport?

    Prices start at NZD $105 per day for a Fullsize SUV, up to NZD $410 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at New Plymouth Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at New Plymouth Airport?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between NZD $308 and NZD $419 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at New Plymouth Airport.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at New Plymouth Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at New Plymouth Airport is Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at New Plymouth Airport?

    Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider at New Plymouth Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at New Plymouth Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at New Plymouth Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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