Car Rental in New Plymouth

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

New Plymouth Airport Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$46.71 / per day
New Plymouth Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$66.06 / per day
New Plymouth Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$47.55 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:20 on 2023-09-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English,
Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$53.44 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0
Average gasoline price
$1.67 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.74 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.57 per liter

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 $89.86 per day
  • From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from $89.86 per day

Top 20 Cities near New Plymouth

  1. Whanganui Car Rentals from $118.45 per day
    128.3 km / 79.7 miles away
  2. Taupo Car Rentals from $41.25 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
  3. Palmerston North Car Rentals from $85.39 per day
    190.8 km / 118.6 miles away
  4. Rotorua Car Rentals from $31.87 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  5. Auckland Car Rentals from $13.50 per day
    228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
  6. Tauranga Car Rentals from $31.87 per day
    230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  7. Napier Car Rentals from $50.29 per day
    237.4 km / 147.5 miles away
  8. Picton Car Rentals from $37.33 per day
    253.5 km / 157.5 miles away
  9. Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $50.46 per day
    258.0 km / 160.3 miles away
  10. Wellington Car Rentals from $22.84 per day
    263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
  11. Nelson Car Rentals from $32.05 per day
    267.2 km / 166.0 miles away
  12. Whakatane Car Rentals from $51.08 per day
    271.4 km / 168.6 miles away
  13. Blenheim Car Rentals from $37.33 per day
    279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
  14. Gisborne Car Rentals from $44.29 per day
    331.7 km / 206.1 miles away
  15. Whangarei Car Rentals from $46.71 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  16. Kerikeri Car Rentals from $46.71 per day
    417.2 km / 259.2 miles away
  17. Christchurch Car Rentals from $18.58 per day
    516.4 km / 320.9 miles away
  18. Queenstown Car Rentals from $16.23 per day
    805.0 km / 500.2 miles away
  19. Dunedin Car Rentals from $30.69 per day
    835.1 km / 518.9 miles away
  20. Invercargill Car Rentals from $59.45 per day
    951.8 km / 591.4 miles away

Top 20 Locations near New Plymouth

  1. New Plymouth Airport Car Rentals from $46.71 per day
  2. Palmerston North Airport Car Rentals from $85.39 per day
    190.8 km / 118.6 miles away
  3. Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $31.87 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  4. Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $13.50 per day
    228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
  5. Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $31.87 per day
    230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  6. Napier Airport Car Rentals from $50.29 per day
    237.4 km / 147.5 miles away
  7. Auckland Onehunga Car Rentals from $22.46 per day
    238.1 km / 147.9 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamaki Car Rentals from $22.46 per day
    238.4 km / 148.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $67.39 per day
    239.1 km / 148.6 miles away
  10. Auckland Henderson Car Rentals from $22.35 per day
    240.7 km / 149.6 miles away
  11. Auckland Mount Wellington Car Rentals from $22.46 per day
    240.9 km / 149.7 miles away
  12. Downtown Car Rentals from $22.35 per day
    245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
  13. Auckland Glenfield Car Rentals from $22.35 per day
    252.4 km / 156.8 miles away
  14. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Rentals from $37.08 per day
    256.0 km / 159.1 miles away
  15. Waiheke Island Port Car Rentals from $50.46 per day
    258.0 km / 160.3 miles away
  16. Downtown Car Rentals from $22.84 per day
    259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport Car Rentals from $26.73 per day
    263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $32.05 per day
    267.2 km / 166.0 miles away
  19. Whangarei Airport Car Rentals from $46.71 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  20. Christchurch Airport Car Rentals from $18.58 per day
    516.4 km / 320.9 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
$47.61
January
$119.04
February
$102.92
March
$169.56
April
$46.27
May
$29.80
June
$47.25
July
$34.74
August
$32.51
September
October
$61.33
November
$107.15
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in New Plymouth is June (when prices average $29.80 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $169.56).

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 August, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in New Plymouth
11
January
3
February
3
March
6
April
4
May
5
June
4
July
15
August
5
September
October
6
November
13
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 November, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in New Plymouth by pick-up date relative to the average
49%
January
147%
February
24%
March
171%
April
171%
May
49%
June
24%
July
49%
August
24%
September
October
244%
November
147%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, Avis
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price $47 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Avis Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Avis Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Moto Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
August 13, 2019
beautiful parks. super coastal walkway.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
8.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$53.44
Lowest daily price
$46.71
Total cars available
3

Top 5 Suppliers in New Plymouth in 2023

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9 / 1 reviews
1 location
Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9
1 location
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8
1 location
$47
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5
1 location
$48 - $66
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.4
1 location
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