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Great value rental cars from Palmerston North Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Palmerston North Airport

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) is located in the North Island of New Zealand, around a ten to fifteen minute drive from Palmerston North town centre. Palmerston is around two hours north of Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara by car, and a little over three hours drive south of Taupō.


Search and compare the best rates on Palmerston North Airport car rentals with VroomVroomVroom. Book today, and you’ll have a vehicle waiting for you from the moment you touch the ground.

  • BudgetSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $74/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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  • BudgetCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $79/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $80/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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  • BudgetCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $82/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $84/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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  • BudgetIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $91/day

    for 11 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 10, 2024 by an Australian 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 10 October, 2024

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  • 18 Sep 2024

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    tammy a.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Palmerston North Airport
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 17 Aug 2024

    Quick, good price and easy

    ursula d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Blenheim Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
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    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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    murray s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander - Ski Rack & Chain Inc or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander - Ski Rack & Chain Inc or similar
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    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 27 Aug 2024

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    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
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    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Palmerston North Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots at Palmerston North Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Palmerston North Airport

Popular rental car models at Palmerston North Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    14%

    108
    206
    Kia Stonic

    Kia StonicCompact SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 2

    14%

    126
    262
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaCompact Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Avis, Hertz

  • 3

    14%

    87
    129
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz, Ezi

  • 4

    14%

    113
    141
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 5

    14%

    118
    124
    Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD

    Mitsubishi Eclipse AWDFullsize SUV

    5

    5

    3 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

Ford vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Puma St

    Ford Puma St

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Sport

    Ford Ranger Sport

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Palmerston North 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 Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

    Kia Sorento Plug-in HybridHybrid

    5

    2

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

MG vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD

    Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Europcar, Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Skoda vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Suzuki S-cross Jx Bsm 2wd

    Suzuki S-cross Jx Bsm 2wd

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3

    Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    2

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    4

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota Hilux SR5

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

Other vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    3

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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

Palmerston North Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$250

$255

Fri

11 Oct

$79

$85

Sat

12 Oct

$80

$255

Sun

13 Oct

$80

$255

Mon

14 Oct

$163

$242

Tue

15 Oct

$145

$240

Wed

16 Oct

$163

$242

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$260

$265

Fri

11 Oct

$84

$92

Sat

12 Oct

$260

$265

Sun

13 Oct

$168

$265

Mon

14 Oct

$247

$262

Tue

15 Oct

$168

$262

Wed

16 Oct

$247

$262

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$269

$281

Fri

11 Oct

$82

$92

Sat

12 Oct

$265

$281

Sun

13 Oct

$173

$275

Mon

14 Oct

$168

$272

Tue

15 Oct

$149

$272

Wed

16 Oct

$168

$272

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$290

$378

Fri

11 Oct

$91

$99

Sat

12 Oct

$121

$378

Sun

13 Oct

$121

$378

Mon

14 Oct

$163

$306

Tue

15 Oct

$146

$349

Wed

16 Oct

$163

$306

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$364

$364

Fri

11 Oct

$109

$128

Sat

12 Oct

$109

$326

Sun

13 Oct

$109

$346

Mon

14 Oct

$109

$364

Tue

15 Oct

$109

$364

Wed

16 Oct

$109

$364

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 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

Fri

11 Oct

$139

$139

Sat

12 Oct

$357

$357

Sun

13 Oct

$129

$379

Mon

14 Oct

$294

$398

Tue

15 Oct

$282

$398

Wed

16 Oct

$294

$398

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Oct

$293

$293

Fri

11 Oct

$96

$96

Sat

12 Oct

$293

$293

Sun

13 Oct

$188

$234

Mon

14 Oct

$234

$234

Tue

15 Oct

$234

$269

Wed

16 Oct

$234

$234

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 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

Fri

11 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

Sat

12 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

13 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

Mon

14 Oct

$398

$398

Tue

15 Oct

$391

$398

Wed

16 Oct

$398

$398

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 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

Fri

11 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

Sat

12 Oct

$440

$440

Sun

13 Oct

$433

$440

Mon

14 Oct

$440

$440

Tue

15 Oct

$433

$440

Wed

16 Oct

$440

$440

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 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

Fri

11 Oct

$329

$329

Sat

12 Oct

$329

$329

Sun

13 Oct

$322

$329

Mon

14 Oct

$369

$369

Tue

15 Oct

$362

$369

Wed

16 Oct

$369

$369

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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 10 October, 2024

How do I pick up a rental car at Palmerston North Airport?

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

Palmerston North Airport Terminal

  • Domestic Terminal

    Palmerston North Airport has a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights only.

Pick up instructions

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

    Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport car desks are located within the terminal, opposite the baggage claim 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 hire cars are parked just outside the terminal in the rental car park which is a short walking distance away from the 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 Palmerston North Airport

  • Domestic Terminal

    To return your rental car, proceed past the Palmerston North Airport terminal building and look for the rental car park entry.

    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 Palmerston North Airport

Car hire depots at Palmerston North Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Palmerston Nth Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    4.60 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Budget Palmerston North Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    4.60 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Palmerston North Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Ezi Palmerston North Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.93 • 12 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Palmerston North Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    4.27 • 3 ratings

    3

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

    On airport • Palmerston North Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Palmerston North Airport

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

    Prices start at NZD $79 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $139 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Palmerston North Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Palmerston North Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $96 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Palmerston North Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Palmerston North 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 $391 and NZD $433 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Palmerston North Airport.

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

    The highest-rated rental car at Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Airport?

    Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider at Palmerston North Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North 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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