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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.


Search and compare the best rates on Marlborough Airport car rentals with VroomVroomVroom. Book today, and you’ll have a vehicle waiting for you from the moment you touch the ground.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 04, 2026 by a New Zealand 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 04 April, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Marlborough Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(34 reviews)
  • 13 Feb 2026

    easy to use!

    william n.
    Booked: Hyundai Imax or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Imax or similar
  • 29 Jan 2026

    Easy website

    adam s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 01 Jan 2026

    Absence of payment request (credit card info) make me uncomfortable with guarantee of booking

    samuel v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 07 Dec 2025

    Ease of use

    michael d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 27 Mar 2026

    I use vroomvroom all the time. Great website!

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Wellington
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 06 Jan 2026

    very easy to negotiate

    ngaire v.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 27 Mar 2026

    Easy and cheap

    michael d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 26 Dec 2025

    Quick and easy

    benjamin h.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid 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, Avis, Budget

  • 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

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, 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

  • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • 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 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

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    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 fullsize SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

$270

$275

Sun

05 Apr

$270

$275

Mon

06 Apr

$261

$267

Tue

07 Apr

$145

$267

Wed

08 Apr

$102

$267

Thu

09 Apr

$68

$267

Fri

10 Apr

$78

$185

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

$381

$386

Sun

05 Apr

$267

$386

Mon

06 Apr

$128

$280

Tue

07 Apr

$107

$280

Wed

08 Apr

$98

$280

Thu

09 Apr

$92

$280

Fri

10 Apr

$93

$254

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

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

05 Apr

$270

$279

Mon

06 Apr

$190

$277

Tue

07 Apr

$148

$277

Wed

08 Apr

$190

$277

Thu

09 Apr

$155

$333

Fri

10 Apr

$190

$333

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

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

05 Apr

$272

$332

Mon

06 Apr

$272

$354

Tue

07 Apr

$272

$337

Wed

08 Apr

$272

$337

Thu

09 Apr

$272

$364

Fri

10 Apr

$272

$364

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

$255

$260

Sun

05 Apr

$255

$260

Mon

06 Apr

$169

$176

Tue

07 Apr

$89

$190

Wed

08 Apr

$225

$234

Thu

09 Apr

$79

$193

Fri

10 Apr

$79

$181

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Apr

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

05 Apr

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

06 Apr

$284

$316

Tue

07 Apr

$284

$316

Wed

08 Apr

$195

$313

Thu

09 Apr

$123

$253

Fri

10 Apr

$284

$297

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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 04 April, 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.

    We'll be right back

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

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    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

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    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

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

    Prices start at NZD $68 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 Marlborough Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Marlborough 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 $300 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Marlborough Airport.

  • 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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