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Car rental rates at New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is located on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island and is 11 km from New Plymouth. A taxi ride between the two should take approximately 15 minutes. Other points of interest within easy reach of New Plymouth Airport include Wanganui and Taupō.


Getting on the road at New Plymouth Airport is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 31, 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 31 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their New Plymouth Airport car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(34 reviews)
  • 16 Sep 2026

    super quick & easy

    cameron w.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    New Plymouth Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 04 Oct 2026

    very easy to use

    ahmad saadi a.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 10 Sep 2026

    SIMPLY AND EASY AND CLEAR

    bernard w.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 10 Jul 2026

    Love vroomvroom

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Wellington
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 02 Oct 2026

    As fun j

    ian f.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Always easy.

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

    Each step of the booking process was easy to follow.

    alistair f.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 15 Aug 2026

    Easy

    chris m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at New Plymouth Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at New Plymouth Airport

Kia vehicles for hire at New Plymouth 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

  • 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 New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRID

    TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Other vehicles for hire at New Plymouth Airport

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Hertz

  • 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

New Plymouth Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

31 Oct

$99

$251

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

$197

$227

Tue

03 Nov

$190

$253

Wed

04 Nov

$197

$227

Thu

05 Nov

$190

$283

Fri

06 Nov

$197

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

31 Oct

$110

$150

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

$251

$264

Tue

03 Nov

$238

$264

Wed

04 Nov

$251

$264

Thu

05 Nov

$218

$312

Fri

06 Nov

$194

$270

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

31 Oct

$143

$218

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

$301

$344

Tue

03 Nov

$301

$445

Wed

04 Nov

$301

$344

Thu

05 Nov

$301

$484

Fri

06 Nov

$301

$484

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

31 Oct

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

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

03 Nov

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

Wed

04 Nov

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

05 Nov

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

06 Nov

$428

$450

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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 31 October, 2026

How do I pick up a rental car at New Plymouth Airport?

There is one terminal, serving domestic flights only, and a selection of on-site car rental brands to select from at New Plymouth Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find New Plymouth Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

New Plymouth Airport terminal

  • Domestic Terminal

    New Plymouth Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights only.

Pick up instructions

  • Find the car hire car desks

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    At New Plymouth Airport, you will find the on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal, near 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 parked just outside the airport terminal.

  • 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 New Plymouth Airport

  • Domestic Terminal

    To return your on-airport hire car, follow the signs and park in the rental car park area at New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis New Plymouth Airport

    Avis New Plymouth Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building (North Island)

    Mon–Fri 07:15–21:00, Sat 07:15–17:45, Sun 07:15–21:00
  • Budget Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    Budget Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building

    Mon–Fri 07:15–21:00, Sat 08:00–17:45, Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Dollar Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    Dollar Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    N/A

    Airport Drive R D 3, New Plymouth

    Mon–Fri 07:30–18:30 & 20:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–13:30, Sun 11:00–18:00 & 20:00–21:00
  • Hertz New Plymouth Airport

    Hertz New Plymouth Airport

    5.0 (1)

    Airport Drive R D 3, New Plymouth

    Mon–Thu 07:30–18:30 & 20:00–21:00, Fri 00:30–18:30 & 20:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–18:30, Sun 11:00–18:00 & 20:00–21:00
  • Thrifty Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    Thrifty Car Rental New Plymouth Airport

    N/A

    Airport Drive R D 3, New Plymouth

    Mon–Fri 07:30–18:30 & 20:00–21:00, Sat 08:30–18:30, Sun 11:00–18:00 & 20:00–21:00

Nearby New Plymouth 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 — New Plymouth Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from New Plymouth Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

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

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 1 and 7 November 2026, prices range from NZD $99 per day for a Compact SUV to NZD $197 per day for an Economy car. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at New Plymouth Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at New Plymouth Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at New Plymouth Airport is a Compact SUV from NZD $99 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 1 and 7 November 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 New Plymouth Airport?

    Booking your hire car at New Plymouth Airport 3 days beforehand can save you over 6 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • What is the best car rental company at New Plymouth Airport?

    Hertz is our highest-rated car hire provider at New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Airport?

    Budget is the cheapest car rental company at New Plymouth Airport, with rates from NZD $99 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 1 and 7 November 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 New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth 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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