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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 July 09, 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 09 July, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Marlborough Airport car rental booking experience 5/5
(14 reviews)
  • 09 Mar 2026

    VERY EFFICIENT

    peter p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
  • 02 Jun 2026

    Nice and easy

    shane t.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 03 Jul 2026

    It was easy

    robert a.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 08 Apr 2026

    Ease of use, clear and easy to read website

    sam h.
    Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
  • 13 Apr 2026

    Seamless

    nigel p.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Downtown
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

    paul s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 29 Jun 2026

    Vroom is a brilliant website

    perry l.
    Booked: Mazda 3 or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mazda 3 or similar
  • 04 Jun 2026

    Super easy to compare cars and make a booking. Highly recommended.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Marlborough Airport

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

Honda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Honda Zr-v Sport

    Honda Zr-v Sport

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 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

    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

Skoda vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

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 RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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

  • Haval H6

    Haval H6

    5

    4

    3 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$75

$292

Fri

10 Jul

$73

$231

Sat

11 Jul

$64

$260

Sun

12 Jul

$51

$274

Mon

13 Jul

$198

$237

Tue

14 Jul

$54

$261

Wed

15 Jul

$72

$225

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$76

$304

Fri

10 Jul

$77

$235

Sat

11 Jul

$68

$267

Sun

12 Jul

$54

$267

Mon

13 Jul

$77

$236

Tue

14 Jul

$57

$267

Wed

15 Jul

$76

$267

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$86

$317

Fri

10 Jul

$86

$187

Sat

11 Jul

$76

$280

Sun

12 Jul

$60

$280

Mon

13 Jul

$232

$280

Tue

14 Jul

$64

$272

Wed

15 Jul

$85

$273

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

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

10 Jul

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 Jul

$141

$277

Sun

12 Jul

$117

$303

Mon

13 Jul

$274

$323

Tue

14 Jul

$236

$323

Wed

15 Jul

$263

$323

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

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

10 Jul

$297

$300

Sat

11 Jul

$300

$300

Sun

12 Jul

$290

$300

Mon

13 Jul

$300

$333

Tue

14 Jul

$300

$333

Wed

15 Jul

$300

$333

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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 09 July, 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, South Island

  • Avis Blenheim Airport

    Avis Blenheim Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:15 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    Terminal Building (South Island), South Island

  • Budget Blenheim Airport

    Budget Blenheim Airport

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    4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:15 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM

    Terminal Building, South Island

  • Europcar Marlborough Airport

    Europcar Marlborough Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    Terminal Building, South Island

  • Hertz Blenheim Airport

    Hertz Blenheim Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    Middle Renwick Rd, Blenheim, North Island

  • Thrifty Blenheim Airport

    Thrifty Blenheim Airport

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    5.0 (1)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    Middle Renwick Road, South 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 $51 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $295 per day for a Fullsize 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 $290 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 Kluger 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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