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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 October 11, 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 11 October, 2026

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(61 reviews)
  • 25 Jun 2026

    Love how easy you’ve made booking! Thanks…

    michael s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Always easy.

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    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 06 Sep 2026

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    Booked: Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
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    bernard w.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
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    Booked: Hyundai Staria or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Staria or similar
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    Booked: Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
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    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
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    michael s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
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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 depotsSix 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%

    99
    118
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Thrifty

  • 2

    22%

    143
    180
    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa FeFullsize SUV

    7

    4

    4 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Hertz

  • 3

    22%

    93
    215
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3Compact Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 4

    11%

    373
    373
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    11%

    399
    399
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    5 small

    Rent with

    Avis

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 Cr-v Awd

    Honda Cr-v Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, 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

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    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

MG vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

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

  • 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

11 Oct

$174

$319

Mon

12 Oct

$212

$249

Tue

13 Oct

$212

$249

Wed

14 Oct

$174

$260

Thu

15 Oct

$198

$240

Fri

16 Oct

$122

$238

Sat

17 Oct

$198

$230

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$183

$360

Mon

12 Oct

$240

$266

Tue

13 Oct

$240

$266

Wed

14 Oct

$183

$266

Thu

15 Oct

$221

$255

Fri

16 Oct

$128

$253

Sat

17 Oct

$221

$245

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$234

$410

Mon

12 Oct

$249

$348

Tue

13 Oct

$249

$348

Wed

14 Oct

$249

$348

Thu

15 Oct

$234

$348

Fri

16 Oct

$146

$324

Sat

17 Oct

$234

$348

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$277

$433

Mon

12 Oct

$338

$423

Tue

13 Oct

$338

$423

Wed

14 Oct

$277

$423

Thu

15 Oct

$332

$423

Fri

16 Oct

$221

$383

Sat

17 Oct

$332

$423

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

$325

$335

Mon

12 Oct

$335

$335

Tue

13 Oct

$335

$335

Wed

14 Oct

$335

$335

Thu

15 Oct

$335

$335

Fri

16 Oct

$325

$325

Sat

17 Oct

$325

$325

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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 11 October, 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

    N/A

    Terminal Building (North Island)

    Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 08:00–16:30, Sun 09:00–17:30
  • Budget Palmerston North Airport

    Budget Palmerston North Airport

    4.6 (3)

    Terminal Building

    Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 08:00–16:30, Sun 09:00–17:30
  • Dollar Palmerston North Airport

    Dollar Palmerston North Airport

    N/A

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North

    Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 07:30–15:30, Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Europcar Palmerston North Airport

    Europcar Palmerston North Airport

    4.0 (4)

    Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Hertz Palmerston North Airport

    Hertz Palmerston North Airport

    4.3 (3)

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North

    Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 07:30–15:30, Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

    Thrifty Palmerston North Airport

    4.3 (2)

    Airport Drive Milson, Palmerston North

    Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 07:30–15:30, Sun 08:00–16:30

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Palmerston North Airport

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

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026, prices range from NZD $122 per day for a Compact car to NZD $237 per day for a Standard SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Palmerston North Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Palmerston North Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Palmerston North Airport is a Compact car from NZD $122 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 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 Palmerston North Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Palmerston North Airport 12 days beforehand can save you over 18 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Palmerston North Airport?

    A minivan hired at Palmerston North Airport starts from NZD $293 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Palmerston North Airport.

  • What is the best car rental company at Palmerston North Airport?

    Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider at Palmerston North Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Palmerston North Airport?

    Budget is the cheapest car rental company at Palmerston North Airport, with rates from NZD $117 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 October 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 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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