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

  • Apex
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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 October 01, 2025 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 01 October, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Marlborough Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(30 reviews)
  • 04 Jun 2025

    Seamless, quick, easy, refreshing !! A booking service that just works :-)

    collette j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
    Christchurch City
    Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
  • 22 Aug 2025

    Pleasant helpful service

    alan r.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 29 Sep 2025

    no issues with booking. thanks

    mala g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 30 Sep 2025

    Easy

    catherine r.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 18 Sep 2025

    Quick, easy and great to cmpare across all car companies

    jaime t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 06 Sep 2025

    Easy to process booking.

    jenny a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Wellington
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
  • 18 Sep 2025

    Easy online and no payment up front

    lynn fialupe l.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 13 Sep 2025

    Process was easy to follow

    terry p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. 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 Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

  • Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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

    Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

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 Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • 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

    Haval H6

    Haval H6

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mahindra 3xo Ax7l

    Mahindra 3xo Ax7l

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Oct

$59

$229

Thu

02 Oct

$59

$234

Fri

03 Oct

$59

$199

Sat

04 Oct

$59

$234

Sun

05 Oct

$59

$234

Mon

06 Oct

$59

$234

Tue

07 Oct

$59

$234

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Oct

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

02 Oct

$247

$247

Fri

03 Oct

$207

$210

Sat

04 Oct

$211

$247

Sun

05 Oct

$243

$247

Mon

06 Oct

$211

$247

Tue

07 Oct

$243

$247

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Oct

$70

$347

Thu

02 Oct

$70

$347

Fri

03 Oct

$69

$295

Sat

04 Oct

$69

$347

Sun

05 Oct

$343

$347

Mon

06 Oct

$317

$347

Tue

07 Oct

$343

$347

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Oct

$73

$73

Thu

02 Oct

$73

$73

Fri

03 Oct

$73

$73

Sat

04 Oct

$73

$75

Sun

05 Oct

$73

$73

Mon

06 Oct

$73

$75

Tue

07 Oct

$73

$73

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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 01 October, 2025

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

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

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Avis Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 8:15 PM

  • Budget Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Marlborough Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Ezi Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

  • Thrifty Blenheim Airport

    On airport • Marlborough Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    4.90 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $59 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $347 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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?

    Ezi 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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