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

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • 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.

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Compact CarEzi

From NZD $154/day

for 23 Mar - 28 Mar 2024View offer
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Economy CarHertz

From NZD $188/day

for 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2024View offer
Economy Car
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Compact SUVHertz

From NZD $202/day

for 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2024View offer
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SpecialBudget

From NZD $212/day

for 23 Mar - 28 Mar 2024View offer
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Intermediate SUVHertz

From NZD $217/day

for 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2024View offer
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Standard Elite SportHertz

From NZD $219/day

for 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2024View offer
Standard Elite Sport

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 18, 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 18 March, 2024

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  • 18 Sep 2023

    A quiok check of options and away we went. Easy to selection an option and book.

    diana n.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Palmerston North Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 10 Mar 2024

    Easy to use UX and reservation process. Thank you

    dean w.
    Booked: Toyota Fortuner AWD or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Fortuner AWD or similar
  • 08 Dec 2023

    Easy to manage

    thien truong p.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Queenstown
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 06 Mar 2024

    We wanted to change our pickup/return times by just 2 hours. Your response ws to tell us the make a new booking and cancel the initial one: that seems like a clumsy way to make a minor amendment. However, each of those steps was surprisingly easy ... so not too bad after all!

    alan l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 23 Feb 2024

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    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Greymouth Railway Station
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 16 Jan 2024

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    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 14 Jan 2024

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    pablo g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Auckland Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 12 Feb 2024

    Like the ease of choice!

    michael s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX 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 depotsFive car rental depots at Palmerston North Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, 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

    24%

    18
    266
    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.Premium SUV

    5

    5

    4 large

    Rent with

    Ezi, Avis

  • 2

    20%

    129
    311
    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    3 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

  • 3

    12%

    144
    153
    Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai ElantraIntermediate Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 4

    12%

    164
    164
    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car

    5

    5

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

  • 5

    12%

    112
    246
    Toyota C-hr

    Toyota C-hrCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

Ford vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai Elantra

    5

    4

    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

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz, Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Triton

    Mitsubishi Triton

    5

    4

    5 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    4

    2

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    5

    4

    6 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Hertz

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 Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    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 C-hr

    Toyota C-hr

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    3

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Palmerston North Airport

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

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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

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$188

$191

Sat

23 Mar

$154

$260

Sun

24 Mar

$173

$260

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

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

23 Mar

$232

$275

Sun

24 Mar

$270

$275

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$202

$210

Sat

23 Mar

$222

$275

Sun

24 Mar

$270

$275

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

$336

$340

Tue

19 Mar

$380

$386

Wed

20 Mar

$380

$386

Thu

21 Mar

$259

$381

Fri

22 Mar

$217

$231

Sat

23 Mar

$247

$381

Sun

24 Mar

$274

$381

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

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

23 Mar

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

24 Mar

$278

$278

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$322

$322

Sat

23 Mar

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

24 Mar

$234

$234

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$219

$219

Sat

23 Mar

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

24 Mar

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$385

$385

Sat

23 Mar

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

24 Mar

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

22 Mar

$341

$341

Sat

23 Mar

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

24 Mar

$323

$323

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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 18 March, 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

    4.20 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    3

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • 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 - 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

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 4:00 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 •7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 7:00 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 $154 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $255 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 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 $219 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 NZD $385 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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