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Compare rental car prices at New Plymouth Airport

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. Search and compare the best rates on New Plymouth Airport car rentals with VroomVroomVroom. Book today to secure your vehicle at the best rates available.

Quick facts on hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at New Plymouth Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Upcoming car rental rates at New Plymouth Airport*

Compact SUV
Compact SUV

Starts at NZD $74/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 11, 2023
Economy Car
Economy Car

Starts at NZD $81/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023
Intermediate SUV
Intermediate SUV

Starts at NZD $85/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023
Compact Car
Compact Car

Starts at NZD $89/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 11, 2023

*Rates last updated on December 05, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 6:00 am on December 05, 2023 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.

Car rental depots at New Plymouth Airport

Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.

Avis New Plymouth Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:15 - 21:00
  • saturday
    07:15 - 17:45
  • sunday
    07:15 - 21:00
Budget New Plymouth Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:15 - 21:00
  • saturday
    07:15 - 17:45
  • sunday
    07:15 - 21:00
Ezi New Plymouth Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 20:30
  • saturday
    08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday
    09:00 - 20:30
Hertz New Plymouth Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 21:00
  • saturday
    08:30 - 13:30
  • sunday
    13:00 - 21:00
Thrifty New Plymouth Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 21:00
  • saturday
    08:30 - 13:30
  • sunday
    13:00 - 21:00

Picking up a rental car at New Plymouth Airport

There is one terminal and a selection of on-site car rental brands to select from 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 orientation: Terminals

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

Domestic Terminal

Where are the on-airport hire car desks?

At New Plymouth Airport, you will find the on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal, near the baggage claim.

Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?

The on-airport hire cars are parked just outside the airport terminal.

What should I do if the car hire 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.

Dropping off a hire car at New Plymouth Airport

Domestic Terminal

Returning an on-airport hire car

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.

The information on this section was last reviewed on July 16, 2023.


Frequently asked questions for New Plymouth Airport car hire

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

Prices start at NZD $74 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $126 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at New Plymouth Airport.

What is the highest-rated hire car at New Plymouth Airport?

The highest-rated rental car at New Plymouth Airport is Hyundai i30 or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

What is the highest-rated car hire provider at New Plymouth Airport?

Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider at New Plymouth Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

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