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Blenheim Airport (BHE), Blenheim, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Suzuki Swift
$62.34
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Toyota Corolla
$96.51
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
Kia Carnival
$170.79
per day
In terminal
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Sportage

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Kia Sportage
$120.55
per day
In terminal
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$137 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.13 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10

Airport info

Name
Blenheim Airport (BHE)
IATA
BHE
ICAO
NZWB
Distance from city
3.1 miles / 5 km
Overall rating
8.0 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.9
Check-in and departures
9.4
Terminal facilities
7.4
Wi-Fi
8.0
Restaurants and car rental services
7.5
Lounge
7.5

Top 20 locations near Blenheim Airport

  1. Nelson Airportfrom $52.82 per day
    58.6 km / 36.41 miles away
  2. Christchurch Airportfrom $16.51 per day
    245 km / 152.24 miles away
  3. Christchurch (Downtown)from $64.18 per day
    246.1 km / 152.92 miles away
  4. New Plymouth Airportfrom $43.29 per day
    279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
  5. Napier Airportfrom $77.44 per day
    341.2 km / 212.01 miles away
  6. Rotorua Airportfrom $68.50 per day
    432.4 km / 268.68 miles away
  7. Tauranga Airportfrom $41.13 per day
    471.6 km / 293.04 miles away
  8. Auckland Airportfrom $8.11 per day
    507.1 km / 315.1 miles away
  9. Auckland East Tamakifrom $132.93 per day
    516.1 km / 320.69 miles away
  10. Auckland Onehungafrom $130.21 per day
    516.6 km / 321 miles away
  11. Auckland Penrosefrom $61.37 per day
    517.4 km / 321.5 miles away
  12. Auckland Hendersonfrom $132.71 per day
    520 km / 323.11 miles away
  13. Auckland (Downtown)from $33.07 per day
    524.6 km / 325.97 miles away
  14. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $132.93 per day
    531.4 km / 330.2 miles away
  15. Waiheke Island Portfrom $57.45 per day
    535.1 km / 332.5 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Ezi Car Rental
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
B
Thrifty
Middle Renwick Road, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
C
Europcar
Terminal Building Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, New Zealand
D
Hertz
Marlborough Airport, 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206
E
Firefly
Middle Renwick Rd

When to book at Blenheim Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Blenheim Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Blenheim Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month December
Average price $75 A good deal $113 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Blenheim Airport
$136
$68
$0

$65

in January

Jan

$63

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

$60

in November

Nov

$124

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Blenheim Airport is May — when rental costs average $23.03 per day. This is 69% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $123.94 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Blenheim Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car at Blenheim Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

Monthly searches at Blenheim Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0

0.6 times in January

Jan

2.3 times in February

Feb

2 times in March

Mar

1.6 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

1.3 times in November

Nov

1.8 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Blenheim Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 12 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days at Blenheim Airport
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

4 days in November

Nov

9 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEzi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Keddy
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$62 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 7, 2026)

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $23 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $124. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Blenheim Airport is February, while the least popular month is May.
Blenheim Airport hosts: Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, Firefly, Routes Car Rental, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Blenheim Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Blenheim Airport typically operate from 08:00-20:30.

Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Blenheim Airport

8.0
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Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
December
Happiest customers drive
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Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$137
Lowest daily price
$62
Total cars available
14

Top 7 suppliers at Blenheim Airport in 2026

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
9.3
Excellent
9 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
$97–$182
per day
Tancred Crescent, Blenheim Airport, Woodbourne, Blenheim 2022
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:30
Tue
08:00-20:30
Wed
08:00-20:30
Thu
08:00-20:30
Fri
08:00-20:30
Sat
09:00-16:30
Sun
09:00-16:30
Thrifty
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
$62–$183
per day
Middle Renwick Road, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:30
Tue
08:00-20:30
Wed
08:00-20:30
Thu
08:00-20:30
Fri
08:00-20:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
10:00-20:30
Europcar
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
$24–$242
per day
Terminal Building Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, New Zealand
+64035738800
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$171–$198
per day
Marlborough Airport, 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206
+64035771754
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:30
Tue
08:00-20:30
Wed
08:00-20:30
Thu
08:00-20:30
Fri
08:00-20:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
10:00-20:30
Firefly
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
Middle Renwick Rd
035771754
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:30
Tue
08:00-20:30
Wed
08:00-20:30
Thu
08:00-20:30
Fri
08:00-20:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
10:00-20:30
Routes Car Rental
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
Blenheim Airport, 1 Tancred Crescent, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206
+64035738800
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Keddy
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
Marlborough Airport Blenheim
+64035738800
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00

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Nov 7, 2026
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Nov 7, 2026
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Nov 7, 2026
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