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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 26, 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 26 May, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Palmerston North Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(59 reviews)
  • 02 Mar 2026

    Easy, simple, fast and best prices

    robert l.
    Booked: Subaru Outback or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Subaru Outback or similar
  • 06 Apr 2026

    Easy and simple

    dermarious h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

    paul s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 29 Jan 2026

    great

    stephanie g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 24 Feb 2026

    Easy process

    andrea w.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 08 May 2026

    Easy

    mark f.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mystery Vehicle 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
  • 09 Mar 2026

    VERY EFFICIENT

    peter p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Palmerston North Airport

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

Car models commonly available at Palmerston North Airport

BYD vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Byd Sealion 6

    Byd Sealion 6Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Ford vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Honda Zr-v Sport

    Honda Zr-v Sport

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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

    5

    2 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 Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Skoda vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

  • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Rav4 AWD

    Toyota Rav4 AWD

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Other vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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

Palmerston North Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

$129

$250

Wed

27 May

$169

$250

Thu

28 May

$101

$250

Fri

29 May

$101

$116

Sat

30 May

$101

$116

Sun

31 May

$101

$116

Mon

01 Jun

$142

$250

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

$174

$265

Wed

27 May

$174

$265

Thu

28 May

$112

$271

Fri

29 May

$106

$271

Sat

30 May

$112

$167

Sun

31 May

$112

$167

Mon

01 Jun

$244

$275

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

$136

$295

Wed

27 May

$178

$295

Thu

28 May

$128

$295

Fri

29 May

$124

$156

Sat

30 May

$128

$156

Sun

31 May

$124

$156

Mon

01 Jun

$149

$380

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

$158

$358

Wed

27 May

$198

$358

Thu

28 May

$146

$222

Fri

29 May

$139

$222

Sat

30 May

$146

$222

Sun

31 May

$139

$222

Mon

01 Jun

$174

$455

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

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

27 May

$322

$350

Thu

28 May

$167

$350

Fri

29 May

$167

$186

Sat

30 May

$167

$186

Sun

31 May

$167

$186

Mon

01 Jun

$322

$350

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

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

27 May

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

28 May

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

29 May

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

30 May

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

31 May

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

01 Jun

$229

$350

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 May

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

27 May

$322

$350

Thu

28 May

$167

$350

Fri

29 May

$167

$179

Sat

30 May

$167

$186

Sun

31 May

$167

$186

Mon

01 Jun

$322

$350

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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 26 May, 2026

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

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Palmerston Nth Airport

    Avis Palmerston Nth Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Terminal Building (North Island), North Island

  • Budget Palmerston North Airport

    Budget Palmerston North Airport

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    4.6 (3)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Terminal Building, North Island

  • Dollar Palmerston North Airport

    Dollar Palmerston North Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

  • Dollar Palmerston North Airport

    Dollar Palmerston North Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

  • Europcar Palmerston North Airport

    Europcar Palmerston North Airport

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    4.0 (4)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport, North Island

  • Hertz Palmerston North Airport

    Hertz Palmerston North Airport

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    4.3 (3)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

  • Hertz Palmerston North Airport

    Hertz Palmerston North Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

  • Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

    Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

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    4.3 (2)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

  • Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

    Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North, North Island

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 $101 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $295 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 NZD $167 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 Mystery Car 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?

    Budget 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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