Te Apiti between Palmerston North and Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
  1. Car rental
  2. New Zealand
  3. Palmerston North Airport

The easiest way to book a car rental at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

Book today, pay later, free cancellation

4.8 
From 109,178 total reviews
4,314,957
Bookings & counting
2001
Trusted since

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

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Europcar
  • 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.

×

Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 10, 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 10 July, 2026

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

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

    Very easy to do

    barry d.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Wellington International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 07 Apr 2026

    Smooth and efficient

    mannav s.
    Booked: Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similar
    Auckland City
    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

    paul s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 27 Mar 2026

    I use vroomvroom all the time. Great website!

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Wellington
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 06 Apr 2026

    Easy and simple

    dermarious h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 28 Mar 2026

    Fast easy and slightly lower amount than booking directly with the company

    ngarangi w.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    Rotorua Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
  • 27 Mar 2026

    Easy and cheap

    michael d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 08 May 2026

    Easy

    mark f.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
×

We ask users of our booking service to review it after they've completed their reservation. We present a selection of reviews on this page. Our review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of all the reviews that we collect. We don't publish reviews that violate our guidelines. To learn more about guidelines and our reviews generally, visit Terms and Conditions.

Learn more about our reviews.

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

Popular rental car models at Palmerston North Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    33%

    143
    364
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3Compact Car

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 2

    22%

    223
    283
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderStandard SUV

    5

    5

    5 small

    Rent with

    Avis, Europcar

  • 3

    22%

    156
    95
    Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 4

    11%

    278
    278
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    11%

    196
    196
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

Ford vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • 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

    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

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • 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 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, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Palmerston North 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

Other vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    2

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Haval H6

    Haval H6

    5

    4

    3 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

    Hertz, Thrifty

×

“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

10 Jul

$86

$228

Sat

11 Jul

$87

$104

Sun

12 Jul

$87

$102

Mon

13 Jul

$117

$313

Tue

14 Jul

$212

$282

Wed

15 Jul

$107

$282

Thu

16 Jul

$92

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

$92

$244

Sat

11 Jul

$99

$125

Sun

12 Jul

$99

$123

Mon

13 Jul

$124

$329

Tue

14 Jul

$223

$290

Wed

15 Jul

$109

$290

Thu

16 Jul

$99

$290

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

$89

$297

Sat

11 Jul

$120

$147

Sun

12 Jul

$120

$147

Mon

13 Jul

$187

$353

Tue

14 Jul

$228

$342

Wed

15 Jul

$125

$342

Thu

16 Jul

$104

$342

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

$143

$319

Sat

11 Jul

$161

$222

Sun

12 Jul

$161

$222

Mon

13 Jul

$262

$394

Tue

14 Jul

$287

$365

Wed

15 Jul

$131

$394

Thu

16 Jul

$173

$365

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

11 Jul

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

12 Jul

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

13 Jul

$314

$385

Tue

14 Jul

$355

$385

Wed

15 Jul

$314

$385

Thu

16 Jul

$167

$385

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

11 Jul

$167

$186

Sun

12 Jul

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

13 Jul

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

14 Jul

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

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

$167

$385

×

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 July, 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.

    We'll be right back

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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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

    View details
    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 $87 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $222 per day for a Fullsize 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.

Have a question we haven’t answered?

Have a question we haven’t answered?

Related articles