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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 October 11, 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 11 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Napier Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(98 reviews)
  • 22 Sep 2026

    easy

    andrew m.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Auckland Downtown
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 27 Aug 2026

    Excellent

    tracy h.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Auckland City
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 14 Sep 2026

    trouble free

    james a.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 29 Aug 2026

    Easy and great site to compare.

    michael b.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 01 Sep 2026

    Site is easy to navigate and understand

    bruce r.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Blenheim Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 09 Sep 2026

    quick and easy.

    tim m.
    Booked: Ford Mustang or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Mustang or similar
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Always easy.

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 23 Sep 2026

    The price

    andrew m.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Kia Sportage 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

    40%

    57
    272
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 2

    10%

    166
    166
    Hyundai I30

    Hyundai I30Compact Car

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 3

    10%

    114
    114
    Hyundai Tucson

    Hyundai TucsonStandard SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    10%

    55
    55
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3Compact Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 5

    10%

    81
    81
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

Ford vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Honda Cr-v Awd

    Honda Cr-v Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Hyundai I30

    Hyundai I30

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz

  • Hyundai Tucson

    Hyundai Tucson

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Kia vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • 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

MG vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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

Nissan vehicles for hire at Napier Airport

  • Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.

    Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

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 Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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

11 Oct

$73

$270

Mon

12 Oct

$154

$240

Tue

13 Oct

$154

$242

Wed

14 Oct

$73

$240

Thu

15 Oct

$143

$240

Fri

16 Oct

$143

$212

Sat

17 Oct

$143

$240

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$76

$288

Mon

12 Oct

$162

$258

Tue

13 Oct

$162

$258

Wed

14 Oct

$76

$258

Thu

15 Oct

$151

$258

Fri

16 Oct

$151

$246

Sat

17 Oct

$151

$258

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$172

$319

Mon

12 Oct

$184

$275

Tue

13 Oct

$184

$300

Wed

14 Oct

$184

$300

Thu

15 Oct

$172

$300

Fri

16 Oct

$172

$264

Sat

17 Oct

$172

$300

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$172

$394

Mon

12 Oct

$184

$223

Tue

13 Oct

$105

$223

Wed

14 Oct

$81

$350

Thu

15 Oct

$105

$375

Fri

16 Oct

$87

$339

Sat

17 Oct

$105

$375

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$285

$295

Mon

12 Oct

$295

$295

Tue

13 Oct

$295

$295

Wed

14 Oct

$295

$295

Thu

15 Oct

$295

$295

Fri

16 Oct

$285

$285

Sat

17 Oct

$285

$285

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$310

$320

Mon

12 Oct

$320

$320

Tue

13 Oct

$320

$320

Wed

14 Oct

$320

$320

Thu

15 Oct

$320

$320

Fri

16 Oct

$310

$310

Sat

17 Oct

$310

$310

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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 11 October, 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.

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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

    4.4 (7)

    111 Main North Road Westshore

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Avis Napier Airport

    Avis Napier Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building (North Island)

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat 07:00–19:30, Sun 07:00–22:00
  • Budget Napier Airport

    Budget Napier Airport

    5.0 (2)

    Domestic Terminal

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat 07:00–19:30, Sun 07:00–22:00
  • Dollar Napier Airport

    Dollar Napier Airport

    N/A

    111 Main North Rd, Napier

    Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30, Sat 08:00–17:30, Sun 09:00–21:30
  • Europcar Napier Airport

    Europcar Napier Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Hertz Napier Airport

    Hertz Napier Airport

    4.4 (7)

    111 Main North Rd, Napier

    Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30, Sat 08:00–17:30, Sun 09:00–21:30
  • Thrifty Napier Airport

    Thrifty Napier Airport

    N/A

    111 Main North Rd, Napier

    Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30, Sat 08:00–17:30, Sun 09:00–21:30

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Napier Airport

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

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026, prices range from NZD $105 per day for a Standard SUV to NZD $210 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Napier Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Napier Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Napier Airport is a Standard SUV from NZD $105 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Napier Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Napier Airport 12 days beforehand can save you over 19 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

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

    A minivan hired at Napier Airport starts from NZD $264 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Napier Airport.

  • What is the best car rental company at Napier Airport?

    Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider at Napier Airport, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Napier Airport?

    Apex is the cheapest car rental company at Napier Airport, with rates from NZD $105 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • 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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