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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€18.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€18.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€18.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€20.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€20.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€21.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€22.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€24.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Online check-in
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€26.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
€106.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 10 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:10 on 19.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in New Plymouth
- Car rental prices in New Plymouth
- Top 20 cities near New Plymouth
- Top 20 locations near New Plymouth
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in New Plymouth and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in New Plymouth
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
€47 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
€1.42 per liter or €5.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.41 per liter or €5.34 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.44 per liter or €5.45 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
One-way car rentals in New Plymouth
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in New Plymouth and drop off in another city include:
- From New Plymouth to Auckland - 16 offers from €84.34 per day
- From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from €84.34 per day
Top 20 cities near New Plymouth
- Whanganuifrom €26.77 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Cambridge167.3 km / 103.96 miles away
- Taupofrom €28.54 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom €24.11 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotoruafrom €28.54 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Aucklandfrom €6.42 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Taurangafrom €22.14 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Napierfrom €24.26 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Kawerau242.4 km / 150.62 miles away
- Pictonfrom €25.41 per day253.5 km / 157.52 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom €32.62 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom €12.90 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles away
- Nelsonfrom €21.30 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Blenheimfrom €27.88 per day279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
- Gisbornefrom €39.38 per day331.7 km / 206.11 miles away
- Kerikerifrom €40.65 per day417.2 km / 259.24 miles away
- Christchurchfrom €7.52 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles away
- Queenstownfrom €10.18 per day805 km / 500.2 miles away
- Dunedinfrom €19.96 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles away
- Invercargillfrom €24.65 per day951.8 km / 591.42 miles away
Top 20 locations near New Plymouth
- Palmerston North Airportfrom €24.11 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom €28.54 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom €6.42 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom €22.14 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom €24.26 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom €10.98 per day238.1 km / 147.95 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom €11.21 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom €31.22 per day239.1 km / 148.57 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom €11.18 per day240.7 km / 149.56 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom €11.21 per day240.9 km / 149.69 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from €11.56 per day245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom €11.18 per day252.4 km / 156.83 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €27.19 per day256 km / 159.07 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom €32.62 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from €12.90 per day259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom €15.24 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom €21.30 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom €7.52 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from €10.41 per day519.2 km / 322.62 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
5 rental locations
When to book in New Plymouth and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Plymouth?
Car rental prices in New Plymouth 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 monthJune | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price €35 | A good deal €35 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in New Plymouth
€102
€51
€0
€65
in January
Jan
€68
in February
Feb
€48
in March
Mar
€55
in April
Apr
€93
in May
May
€34
in June
Jun
€56
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
€43
in October
Oct
€37
in November
Nov
€56
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in New Plymouth is June (when prices average €33.67 per day). This is 4% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average €92.77).
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 New Plymouth?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in New Plymouth is April, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in New Plymouth by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
1.9 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.9 times in November
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in New Plymouth?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in New Plymouth
12
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
1 day in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €25 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | Premium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in New Plymouth
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
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13 Aug 2019
Colleen J.
Toyota Corolla
beautiful parks. super coastal walkway.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€47
Lowest daily price
€25
Total cars available
8
Top 5 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
8.9
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€49
per day
Most popular location
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9.1
€25 - €149
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Budget
1 location
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€25 - €149
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€25 - €149
per day
Most popular location
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
€25 - €149
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive R D 3
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