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Car rental rates at Napier Airport

Napier Airport (NPE) is also known as Hawke’s Bay Airport and is a regional airport serving the city of Napier and the Hawke’s Bay region on the lower North Island. The airport operates domestic flights by Air Napier, Air New Zealand and Sunair, and destinations include Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau, Christchurch / Ōtautahi and Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara.


Search and compare the best rates on Napier 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 June 17, 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 17 June, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Napier Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(93 reviews)
  • 07 May 2026

    Easy Peasy

    joanna w.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 28 Mar 2026

    Fast easy and slightly lower amount than booking directly with the company

    ngarangi w.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    Rotorua Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
  • 22 Mar 2026

    So easy to use

    micheal h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 09 Mar 2026

    VERY EFFICIENT

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

    Good

    jarrod b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 07 Mar 2026

    Seamless and simple

    neil w.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 30 Apr 2026

    Fabulous site

    annabel s.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Wellington Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 23 Apr 2026

    Easy website to use and book with.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Napier Airport

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

Car models commonly available at Napier Airport

Popular rental car models at Napier Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    33%

    69
    137
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 2

    17%

    58
    129
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Hertz

  • 3

    8%

    160
    160
    12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat BusPremium Passenger Van

    12

    2

    12 large

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 4

    8%

    225
    225
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 5

    8%

    140
    140
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3Compact Car

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

BYD vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Byd Sealion 6

    Byd Sealion 6Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Honda Zr-v Sport

    Honda Zr-v Sport

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    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 Napier 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 Napier Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Other vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • 12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    2

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget, 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

Napier Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

$78

$187

Thu

18 Jun

$78

$176

Fri

19 Jun

$78

$109

Sat

20 Jun

$65

$176

Sun

21 Jun

$78

$176

Mon

22 Jun

$65

$204

Tue

23 Jun

$78

$194

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

$81

$203

Thu

18 Jun

$81

$184

Fri

19 Jun

$81

$121

Sat

20 Jun

$67

$145

Sun

21 Jun

$81

$165

Mon

22 Jun

$67

$216

Tue

23 Jun

$81

$186

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

$98

$264

Thu

18 Jun

$98

$264

Fri

19 Jun

$98

$172

Sat

20 Jun

$81

$264

Sun

21 Jun

$98

$264

Mon

22 Jun

$81

$288

Tue

23 Jun

$98

$264

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

$93

$339

Thu

18 Jun

$93

$339

Fri

19 Jun

$93

$227

Sat

20 Jun

$77

$339

Sun

21 Jun

$93

$339

Mon

22 Jun

$77

$363

Tue

23 Jun

$93

$339

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

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

18 Jun

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

19 Jun

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

20 Jun

$209

$216

Sun

21 Jun

$216

$216

Mon

22 Jun

$259

$300

Tue

23 Jun

$300

$300

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Jun

$320

$320

Thu

18 Jun

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

19 Jun

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

20 Jun

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

21 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

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 17 June, 2026

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

There is one terminal and a range of on-site car rental brands to select from at Napier Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Napier Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

Napier Airport terminal

  • Domestic Terminal

    Napier Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights.

Pick up instructions

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

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport car desks are located in the arrivals area.

  • 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 rental cars are parked outside the terminal — just cross the pedestrian crossings to reach the rental car park.
    Off airport
    If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

  • 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 Napier Airport

  • Domestic Terminal

    To return your on-airport hire car, park in the rental car park area at Napier Airport — it is just outside the terminal.

    Return your keys to the desk, and if the desk is unattended, or for after-hours returns, place the keys in the drop box located at the counter.

Car rental depots at Napier Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Apex Napier Airport

    Apex Napier Airport

    View details
    4.4 (7)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    111 Main North Road Westshore, North Island

  • Avis Napier Airport

    Avis Napier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    Terminal Building (North Island), North Island

  • Budget Napier Airport

    Budget Napier Airport

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    5.0 (2)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    Domestic Terminal, North Island

  • Europcar Napier Airport

    Europcar Napier Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Terminal Building, North Island

  • Hertz Napier Airport

    Hertz Napier Airport

    View details
    4.4 (7)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    111 Main North Rd, Napier, North Island

  • Thrifty Napier Airport

    Thrifty Napier Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    111 Main North Rd, Napier, North Island

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Napier Airport

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

    Prices start at NZD $65 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $242 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Napier Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Napier 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 $209 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Napier Airport.

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

    The highest-rated rental car at Napier Airport is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

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

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

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