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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.


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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 28, 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 28 June, 2026

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

    Very easy-thank you

    chris m.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 25 Jun 2026

    Love how easy you’ve made booking! Thanks…

    michael s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Very easy to compare prices and book a car.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

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

    Nice and easy

    shane t.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 06 Apr 2026

    Easy and simple

    dermarious h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 30 Apr 2026

    Fabulous site

    annabel s.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Wellington Airport
    VW Tiguan 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 depotsSeven car rental depots at Napier Airport.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, 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

28 Jun

$64

$143

Mon

29 Jun

$81

$159

Tue

30 Jun

$84

$187

Wed

01 Jul

$72

$159

Thu

02 Jul

$82

$159

Fri

03 Jul

$72

$109

Sat

04 Jul

$82

$109

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$66

$178

Mon

29 Jun

$84

$184

Tue

30 Jun

$87

$184

Wed

01 Jul

$75

$184

Thu

02 Jul

$90

$184

Fri

03 Jul

$75

$124

Sat

04 Jul

$90

$122

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$80

$264

Mon

29 Jun

$101

$264

Tue

30 Jun

$105

$264

Wed

01 Jul

$90

$263

Thu

02 Jul

$101

$263

Fri

03 Jul

$90

$172

Sat

04 Jul

$101

$172

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$75

$339

Mon

29 Jun

$96

$339

Tue

30 Jun

$99

$339

Wed

01 Jul

$85

$292

Thu

02 Jul

$103

$285

Fri

03 Jul

$85

$222

Sat

04 Jul

$103

$222

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$209

$256

Mon

29 Jun

$300

$300

Tue

30 Jun

$300

$300

Wed

01 Jul

$259

$300

Thu

02 Jul

$300

$300

Fri

03 Jul

$209

$216

Sat

04 Jul

$216

$216

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$229

$276

Mon

29 Jun

$320

$320

Tue

30 Jun

$320

$320

Wed

01 Jul

$279

$320

Thu

02 Jul

$320

$320

Fri

03 Jul

$229

$236

Sat

04 Jul

$236

$236

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jun

$194

$256

Mon

29 Jun

$276

$300

Tue

30 Jun

$276

$300

Wed

01 Jul

$237

$300

Thu

02 Jul

$194

$300

Fri

03 Jul

$194

$216

Sat

04 Jul

$194

$216

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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 28 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

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    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

  • Dollar Napier Airport

    Dollar Napier Airport

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    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

  • Europcar Napier Airport

    Europcar Napier Airport

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    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 $72 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $251 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 between NZD $209 and NZD $229 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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