Car Rental in New Plymouth

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

New Plymouth Airport
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$24.49 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$29.64 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$45.62 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$85.42 per day

Most popular car rental deals

New Plymouth Airport
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$170.47 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$30.24 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$31.16 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Niro or similar
Kia Niro
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$33.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:49 AM on 5/15/25. 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
$56 per day
Average car rental length
4 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.67 per liter or $6.32 per gallon

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 $94.32 per day
  • From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from $94.32 per day

Top 20 cities near New Plymouth

  1. Whanganui from $31.03 per day
    128.3 km / 79.7 miles away
  2. Cambridge
    167.3 km / 104 miles away
  3. Taupo from $30.64 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
  4. Palmerston North from $27.04 per day
    190.8 km / 118.6 miles away
  5. Rotorua from $34.12 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  6. Auckland from $5.80 per day
    228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
  7. Tauranga from $34.56 per day
    230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  8. Napier from $33.28 per day
    237.4 km / 147.5 miles away
  9. Kawerau
    242.4 km / 150.6 miles away
  10. Picton from $28.19 per day
    253.5 km / 157.5 miles away
  11. Waiheke Island from $31.72 per day
    258 km / 160.3 miles away
  12. Wellington from $12.63 per day
    263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
  13. Nelson from $21.12 per day
    267.2 km / 166 miles away
  14. Blenheim from $29.11 per day
    279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
  15. Gisborne from $45.74 per day
    331.7 km / 206.1 miles away
  16. Kerikeri from $109.36 per day
    417.2 km / 259.2 miles away
  17. Christchurch from $6.24 per day
    516.4 km / 320.9 miles away
  18. Queenstown from $8.24 per day
    805 km / 500.2 miles away
  19. Dunedin from $29.11 per day
    835.1 km / 518.9 miles away
  20. Invercargill from $35.77 per day
    951.8 km / 591.4 miles away

Top 20 locations near New Plymouth

  1. New Plymouth Airport from $24.49 per day
  2. Palmerston North Airport from $27.04 per day
    190.8 km / 118.6 miles away
  3. Rotorua Airport from $34.12 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  4. Auckland Airport from $5.80 per day
    228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
  5. Tauranga Airport from $34.56 per day
    230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  6. Napier Airport from $33.28 per day
    237.4 km / 147.5 miles away
  7. Auckland Onehunga from $11.69 per day
    238.1 km / 147.9 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamaki from $11.85 per day
    238.4 km / 148.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Penrose from $28.12 per day
    239.1 km / 148.6 miles away
  10. Auckland Henderson from $11.95 per day
    240.7 km / 149.6 miles away
  11. Auckland Mount Wellington from $12.55 per day
    240.9 km / 149.7 miles away
  12. Downtown from $12.34 per day
    245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
  13. Auckland Glenfield from $11.87 per day
    252.4 km / 156.8 miles away
  14. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $28.53 per day
    256 km / 159.1 miles away
  15. Waiheke Island Port from $31.72 per day
    258 km / 160.3 miles away
  16. Downtown from $12.63 per day
    259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $15.79 per day
    263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from $21.12 per day
    267.2 km / 166 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from $6.24 per day
    516.4 km / 320.9 miles away
  20. Downtown from $11.85 per day
    519.2 km / 322.6 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in New Plymouth
$72.49
January
$76.18
February
$54.04
March
$61.15
April
May
$81.57
June
$61.05
July
August
September
$48.07
October
$40.88
November
$62.52
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in New Plymouth is November (when prices average $40.88 per day). This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $81.57).

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 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 July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in New Plymouth
4
January
3
February
3
March
3
April
May
3
June
1
July
August
September
1
October
5
November
11
December

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
43%
January
86%
February
43%
March
214%
April
May
43%
June
43%
July
August
September
86%
October
214%
November
129%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Budget, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Premium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $24 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Budget Hyundai i30 4 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Ranger 4 4 Premium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Thrifty Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
8/13/19
beautiful parks. super coastal walkway.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$56.33
Lowest daily price
$24.49
Total cars available
33

Top 5 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 5 reviews
1 location
$41 - $46
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$30 - $191
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$24 - $38
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$24 - $38
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$24 - $38

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May 16, 2025
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Alan Simpson
May 16, 2025
Easy simple process online
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Aaron
May 16, 2025
easy to book
easy to book
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May 16, 2025
Easy to navigate website
Easy to navigate website. Great deals.
Usama D
May 16, 2025
Simple and clear.
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Andrew Price
May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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ANDRES
May 16, 2025
Competitive pricing
Easy booking, competitive prices
Website User
May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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After making changes to my flight schedule we had to make a few changes to my original booking, Sabrina was great, sorting out several options and making it all happen, easy to recommend 🙂
Alan Castle
May 16, 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, clear website
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