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Car rental rates at Marlborough Airport

Also known as Woodbourne Airport and Blenheim Airport, Marlborough Airport (BHE) is the closest airport to Blenheim / Waiharakeke and serves the greater Marlborough region towards the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island.


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    Our customers have rated their Marlborough Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
    (34 reviews)
    • 26 Nov 2025

      Very easy and straightforward, good selection of cars.

      claire p.
      Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
      Blenheim Airport
      Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    • 26 Jan 2026

      easy process

      karen w.
      Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
      Wellington Ferry Terminal
      Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    • 29 Dec 2025

      Great website, easy to navigate and modify search filters

      romeo g.
      Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
      Queenstown Airport
      Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    • 28 Nov 2025

      user friendly

      allan b.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    • 31 Dec 2025

      Easy to navigate

      tifffany m.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    • 28 Oct 2025

      It was quick

      martin m.
      Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    • 28 Jan 2026

      Easy

      susan a.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Christchurch City
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    • 09 Jan 2026

      Easy to book

      karen m.
      Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
      Wellington Ferry
      Suzuki Swift or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Marlborough Airport

    🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
    🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots at Marlborough Airport.
    ✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

    Car models commonly available at Marlborough Airport

    Ford vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Ford Everest

      Ford Everest

      7

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Ford Puma Hybrid

      Ford Puma HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    Honda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Honda Zr-v Sport

      Honda Zr-v Sport

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Kia vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • 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

    • 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

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Mazda 3

      Mazda 3

      5

      5

      1 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi Outlander

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Budget, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      7

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    Polestar vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Polestar 2

      Polestar 2Electric

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Skoda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Skoda Kodiaq

      Skoda Kodiaq

      7

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      4

      1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • Toyota Corolla

      Toyota CorollaHybrid

      5

      5

      1 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Rav4

      Toyota Rav4Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget

    • Toyota Rav4 AWD

      Toyota Rav4 AWD

      5

      5

      3 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

      5

      5

      5 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

      Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Other vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

    • 12 Seat Bus

      12 Seat Bus

      12

      4

      12 large

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • 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

    Marlborough Airport daily rate data

    Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car

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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 18 February, 2026

    How do I pick up a rental car at Marlborough Airport?

    Marlborough Airport is the trading name for Woodbourne Airport, and is also referred to as Blenhein Airport as it is the closest airport to Blenheim. There are a selection of car rental companies located at Marlborough Airport — please see below for clear instructions on how to find Marlborough Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

    Marlborough Airport terminal

    • Domestic Terminal

      Marlborough Airport has one terminal which serves domestic flights only. The airport is served by Air New Zealand and Sounds Air.

    Pick up instructions

    • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

      Domestic Terminal

      On airport
      The on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal by 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 located in the car park, a short walking distance from the rental car desks.

    • 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.

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    Returning a hire car at Marlborough Airport

    • Domestic Terminal

      To return your on-airport rental car, follow the signs for car rental returns. Park in the designated space and return the key to the car rental desk.

      For after-hours returns, park and lock the car, then place the keys in the drop box located in the returns area.

    Car rental depots at Marlborough Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Apex Blenheim Airport

      Apex Blenheim Airport

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      No reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–16:30

      1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, South Island

    • Avis Blenheim Airport

      Avis Blenheim Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–20:15, Sat 08:00–18:30, Sun 09:00–20:15

      Terminal Building (South Island), South Island

    • Budget Blenheim Airport

      Budget Blenheim Airport

      View details
      4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–20:15, Sat 08:00–18:30, Sun 09:00–20:15

      Terminal Building, South Island

    • Europcar Marlborough Airport

      Europcar Marlborough Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed

      Terminal Building, South Island

    • Ezi Blenheim Airport

      Ezi Blenheim Airport

      View details
      4.8 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–16:30

      Marlborough Airport Blenheim 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, New Zealand, South Island

    • Hertz Blenheim Airport

      Hertz Blenheim Airport

      View details
      No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–20:30, Sat 08:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–20:30

      Middle Renwick Rd, Blenheim, North Island

    • Thrifty Blenheim Airport

      Thrifty Blenheim Airport

      View details
      4.9 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–20:30, Sat 08:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–20:30

      Middle Renwick Rd, Blenheim, North Island

    Nearby Marlborough 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 — Marlborough Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

    Info. Approximate distance calculated from Marlborough Airport
    Blenheim 10km away

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car at Marlborough Airport

    • Why are there no hire cars at Marlborough Airport at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Marlborough Airport, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

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

      The highest-rated rental car at Marlborough Airport is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

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

      Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider at Marlborough Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Marlborough 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 Marlborough 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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