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  • Budget
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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 August 23, 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 23 August, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Marlborough Airport car rental booking experience 5/5
(15 reviews)
  • 30 Apr 2026

    Fabulous site

    annabel s.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Wellington Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 28 Jun 2026

    Very easy

    pat a.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

    paul s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 21 Aug 2026

    So easy, thanks guys for taking away that one little stressor

    allison b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Quick & easy

    rodney b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
  • 09 Jun 2026

    Good

    jarrod b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 29 May 2026

    Good

    patrick s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Always easy.

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos 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

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Ford Everest (M)

    Ford Everest (M)

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    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 (H)

    Hyundai Santa Fe (H)

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • Kia Carnival (K)

    Kia Carnival (K)

    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

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Niro Hybrid (G2)

    Kia Niro Hybrid (G2)Hybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Seltos (G)

    Kia Seltos (G)

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Sportage (J6)

    Kia Sportage (J6)

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Stonic (D)

    Kia Stonic (D)

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    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

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Europcar

  • Mitsubishi Outlander (I)

    Mitsubishi Outlander (I)

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    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

  • Suzuki Swift (B2)

    Suzuki Swift (B2)

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    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

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid (J2)

    Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid (J2)Hybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Marlborough Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 12 Seat Bus (X)

    12 Seat Bus (X)

    12

    2

    12 large

    Providers

    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

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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

23 Aug

$58

$260

Mon

24 Aug

$60

$260

Tue

25 Aug

$60

$260

Wed

26 Aug

$50

$260

Thu

27 Aug

$45

$260

Fri

28 Aug

$45

$82

Sat

29 Aug

$45

$260

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

$52

$304

Mon

24 Aug

$63

$91

Tue

25 Aug

$63

$267

Wed

26 Aug

$53

$267

Thu

27 Aug

$48

$267

Fri

28 Aug

$48

$76

Sat

29 Aug

$48

$267

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

$73

$317

Mon

24 Aug

$74

$96

Tue

25 Aug

$74

$280

Wed

26 Aug

$61

$280

Thu

27 Aug

$56

$285

Fri

28 Aug

$53

$189

Sat

29 Aug

$56

$304

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

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

24 Aug

$87

$279

Tue

25 Aug

$87

$279

Wed

26 Aug

$70

$279

Thu

27 Aug

$79

$290

Fri

28 Aug

$66

$97

Sat

29 Aug

$309

$309

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

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

24 Aug

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

Tue

25 Aug

$96

$159

Wed

26 Aug

$76

$159

Thu

27 Aug

$87

$105

Fri

28 Aug

$73

$105

Sat

29 Aug

$73

$179

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

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

24 Aug

$300

$339

Tue

25 Aug

$300

$339

Wed

26 Aug

$300

$339

Thu

27 Aug

$300

$336

Fri

28 Aug

$296

$303

Sat

29 Aug

$300

$303

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

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

24 Aug

$218

$374

Tue

25 Aug

$218

$374

Wed

26 Aug

$218

$374

Thu

27 Aug

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

28 Aug

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

29 Aug

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Aug

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

24 Aug

$232

$258

Tue

25 Aug

$232

$258

Wed

26 Aug

$75

$325

Thu

27 Aug

$75

$122

Fri

28 Aug

$75

$120

Sat

29 Aug

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

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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 23 August, 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–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:29 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM - 5:59 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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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 7 km away

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Marlborough Airport

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

    For a rental period from 27 August to 30 August 2026, prices range from NZD $45 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $290 per day for a Standard SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Marlborough Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Marlborough Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Marlborough Airport for the rental period from 27 August to 30 August 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $45 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Marlborough Airport?

    The price of a minivan hired at Marlborough Airport from 28 August to 31 August 2026 ranges from NZD $66 to NZD $303 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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 best car rental company at Marlborough Airport?

    Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider at Marlborough Airport, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings 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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