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Cheapest car rental rates

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
$96.38
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
$99.57
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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MG ZS

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$170.22
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$177.19
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$180.46
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Haval H6

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$229.10
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:39 on 12/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$132 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h or 19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.56 per liter or $5.89 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.86 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon

One-way car rentals in Blenheim

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Blenheim and drop off in another city include:

  • From Blenheim to Auckland - 3 offers from $86.52 per day
  • From Blenheim to Queenstown - 3 offers from $97.95 per day
  • From Blenheim to Christchurch - 3 offers from $80.80 per day

Top 20 cities near Blenheim

  1. Pictonfrom $137.70 per day
    25.7 km / 15.97 miles away
  2. Nelsonfrom $47.23 per day
    65.5 km / 40.7 miles away
  3. Wellingtonfrom $16.35 per day
    72.8 km / 45.24 miles away
  4. Palmerston Northfrom $59.35 per day
    190.5 km / 118.37 miles away
  5. Whanganuifrom $94.26 per day
    198.4 km / 123.28 miles away
  6. Christchurchfrom $7.39 per day
    249.2 km / 154.85 miles away
  7. New Plymouthfrom $34.23 per day
    273.4 km / 169.88 miles away
  8. Napierfrom $80.27 per day
    335.6 km / 208.53 miles away
  9. Taupofrom $38.56 per day
    362.3 km / 225.12 miles away
  10. Timaru
    389 km / 241.71 miles away
  11. Rotoruafrom $68.41 per day
    423.4 km / 263.09 miles away
  12. Taurangafrom $40.97 per day
    469 km / 291.42 miles away
  13. Gisbornefrom $52.97 per day
    469 km / 291.42 miles away
  14. Whakatanefrom $90.92 per day
    473.1 km / 293.97 miles away
  15. Aucklandfrom $8.49 per day
    523.5 km / 325.29 miles away
  16. Waiheke Islandfrom $57.37 per day
    533.5 km / 331.5 miles away
  17. Dunedinfrom $31.93 per day
    559.5 km / 347.66 miles away
  18. Queenstownfrom $18.03 per day
    575 km / 357.29 miles away
  19. Whangareifrom $76.39 per day
    644.3 km / 400.35 miles away
  20. Kerikerifrom $44.18 per day
    695 km / 431.85 miles away

Top 20 locations near Blenheim

  1. Nelson Airportfrom $47.23 per day
    65.5 km / 40.7 miles away
  2. Wellington Airportfrom $16.35 per day
    73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
  3. Christchurch Airportfrom $7.39 per day
    248.3 km / 154.29 miles away
  4. Christchurch (Downtown)from $64.41 per day
    249.2 km / 154.85 miles away
  5. New Plymouth Airportfrom $34.23 per day
    279.1 km / 173.42 miles away
  6. Napier Airportfrom $80.27 per day
    335.6 km / 208.53 miles away
  7. Rotorua Airportfrom $68.41 per day
    428.9 km / 266.51 miles away
  8. Tauranga Airportfrom $40.97 per day
    468.4 km / 291.05 miles away
  9. Auckland Airportfrom $8.49 per day
    506 km / 314.41 miles away
  10. Auckland East Tamakifrom $132.75 per day
    514.8 km / 319.88 miles away
  11. Auckland Onehungafrom $130.04 per day
    515.5 km / 320.32 miles away
  12. Auckland Penrose
    516.2 km / 320.75 miles away
  13. Auckland Hendersonfrom $131.99 per day
    519.1 km / 322.55 miles away
  14. Auckland (Downtown)from $32.66 per day
    523.5 km / 325.29 miles away
  15. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $132.75 per day
    530.4 km / 329.58 miles away
  16. Waiheke Island Portfrom $57.37 per day
    533.8 km / 331.69 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
7 rental locations

When to book in Blenheim and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Blenheim?

Car rental prices in Blenheim vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month December
Average price $78 A good deal $110 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Blenheim
$135
$68
$0

$64

in January

Jan

$65

in February

Feb

$67

in March

Mar

$55

in April

Apr

$23

in May

May

$31

in June

Jun

$41

in July

Jul
Aug

$49

in September

Sep

$55

in October

Oct

$58

in November

Nov

$123

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Blenheim is May (when prices average $22.85 per day). This is 71% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $122.99).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Blenheim?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Blenheim is February, and the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Blenheim by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0

0.7 times in January

Jan

2.5 times in February

Feb

2.1 times in March

Mar

1.7 times in April

Apr

0.1 times in May

May

0.4 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul
Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

0.4 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

1.8 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Blenheim?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in September, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Blenheim
13
7
0

6 days in January

Jan

10 days in February

Feb

12 days in March

Mar

8 days in April

Apr

8 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul
Aug

2 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersEzi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Keddy
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$47 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 11, 2026)

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $23 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $123. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Blenheim is February, while the least popular month is May.
Blenheim hosts: Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Firefly, Routes Car Rental, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Blenheim Airport (BHE) is typically 44.78% more expensive than in Downtown Blenheim due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $81 for one-way rentals in Blenheim

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$132
Lowest daily price
$47
Total cars available
36

Top 7 suppliers in Blenheim in 2026

Ezi Car Rental
1 location
Ezi Car Rental
9.2
Excellent
9 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$96–$176
per day
Most popular location
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
9.1
Excellent
8 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$69–$169
per day
Most popular location
Middle Renwick Road, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$47–$220
per day
Most popular location
Marlborough Airport, 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206
Europcar
1 location
Europcar
8.6
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$170–$229
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, New Zealand
Firefly
2 locations
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
167 Middle Renwick Rd
Routes Car Rental
1 location
Routes Car Rental
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Blenheim Airport, 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206
Keddy
1 location
Keddy
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
Marlborough Airport Blenheim

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