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  • 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.

  • BudgetCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $94/day

    for 24 Jan - 29 Jan 2025
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  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $98/day

    for 24 Jan - 29 Jan 2025
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  • BudgetSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $100/day

    for 24 Jan - 27 Jan 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $102/day

    for 24 Jan - 29 Jan 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $105/day

    for 24 Jan - 27 Jan 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $110/day

    for 24 Jan - 27 Jan 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 10 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 21, 2025 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 21 January, 2025

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Our customers have rated their New Plymouth Airport car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(34 reviews)
  • 11 Jan 2025

    Easy to do and good prices.

    david s.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    New Plymouth Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 21 Oct 2024

    Easy to use

    mali c.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    New Plymouth Airport
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
  • 08 Dec 2024

    easy

    heidi v.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
    Wellington International Airport
    Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
  • 29 Oct 2024

    very easy

    jodie h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 17 Dec 2024

    Very easy to book

    nafeez d.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 22 Nov 2024

    Exceptional service! My booking experience was made so easy. Thank you!

    linda h.
    Booked: Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
  • 15 Nov 2024

    Easy and fast

    tevita k.
    Booked: Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
  • 11 Jan 2025

    Easy to do and good prices.

    david s.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    New Plymouth Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, 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 Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    3

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4WD

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4WD

    5

    4

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty, Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Skoda vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

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 Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    5

    4

    5 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Other vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    3

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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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

21 Jan

$185

$185

Wed

22 Jan

$185

$185

Thu

23 Jan

$133

$185

Fri

24 Jan

$98

$141

Sat

25 Jan

$131

$247

Sun

26 Jan

$185

$220

Mon

27 Jan

$165

$187

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

$190

$198

Wed

22 Jan

$190

$198

Thu

23 Jan

$190

$198

Fri

24 Jan

$110

$156

Sat

25 Jan

$190

$198

Sun

26 Jan

$190

$234

Mon

27 Jan

$170

$177

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

$186

$194

Wed

22 Jan

$186

$194

Thu

23 Jan

$180

$194

Fri

24 Jan

$94

$180

Sat

25 Jan

$142

$273

Sun

26 Jan

$186

$242

Mon

27 Jan

$174

$210

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

$187

$195

Wed

22 Jan

$187

$195

Thu

23 Jan

$187

$195

Fri

24 Jan

$102

$168

Sat

25 Jan

$160

$293

Sun

26 Jan

$187

$262

Mon

27 Jan

$187

$225

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

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

Wed

22 Jan

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

Thu

23 Jan

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

Fri

24 Jan

$289

$333

Sat

25 Jan

$291

$333

Sun

26 Jan

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

27 Jan

$225

$364

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

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

Wed

22 Jan

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

Thu

23 Jan

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

Fri

24 Jan

$318

$364

Sat

25 Jan

$320

$364

Sun

26 Jan

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

27 Jan

$398

$398

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

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

Wed

22 Jan

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

Thu

23 Jan

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

Fri

24 Jan

$314

$358

Sat

25 Jan

$314

$358

Sun

26 Jan

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

27 Jan

$398

$398

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Jan

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

Wed

22 Jan

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

Thu

23 Jan

$247

$247

Fri

24 Jan

$236

$295

Sat

25 Jan

$247

$328

Sun

26 Jan

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

27 Jan

$213

$332

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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 21 January, 2025

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

    4.90 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    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 $94 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $357 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 NZD $314 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar, 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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