Car Rental in New Plymouth
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 160.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Excellent
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.
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
DKK 142.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay 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
DKK 168.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Excellent
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
Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
DKK 145.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
DKK 181.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
DKK 185.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
DKK 255.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Excellent
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:05 on 08/11/25. 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
- 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 6 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
DKK 345 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
DKK 10.18 per liter or DKK 38.54 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 10.14 per liter or DKK 38.38 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 10.32 per liter or DKK 39.07 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 DKK 630.07 per day
- From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from DKK 630.07 per day
Top 20 cities near New Plymouth
- Whanganuifrom DKK 157.29 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Cambridge167.3 km / 103.96 miles away
- Taupofrom DKK 194.25 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom DKK 181.71 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotoruafrom DKK 215.91 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Aucklandfrom DKK 54.74 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Taurangafrom DKK 161.02 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Napierfrom DKK 192.91 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Pictonfrom DKK 239.51 per day253.5 km / 157.52 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom DKK 271.55 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom DKK 131.67 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles away
- Nelsonfrom DKK 177.60 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Blenheimfrom DKK 192.01 per day279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
- Gisbornefrom DKK 256.69 per day331.7 km / 206.11 miles away
- Whangareifrom DKK 401.35 per day360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
- Kerikerifrom DKK 289.03 per day417.2 km / 259.24 miles away
- Christchurchfrom DKK 64.38 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles away
- Queenstownfrom DKK 46.90 per day805 km / 500.2 miles away
- Dunedinfrom DKK 186.49 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles away
- Invercargillfrom DKK 253.63 per day951.8 km / 591.42 miles away
Top 20 locations near New Plymouth
- Palmerston North Airportfrom DKK 181.71 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom DKK 215.91 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom DKK 54.74 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom DKK 161.02 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom DKK 192.91 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom DKK 92.68 per day238.1 km / 147.95 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom DKK 95.30 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom DKK 383.43 per day239.1 km / 148.57 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom DKK 94.85 per day240.7 km / 149.56 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom DKK 95.30 per day240.9 km / 149.69 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from DKK 95.30 per day245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom DKK 95.07 per day252.4 km / 156.83 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom DKK 176.70 per day256 km / 159.07 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom DKK 271.55 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from DKK 164.23 per day259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom DKK 131.67 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom DKK 177.60 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom DKK 401.35 per day360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom DKK 64.38 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
6 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price DKK 232 | A good deal DKK 272 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in New Plymouth
DKK 762
DKK 381
DKK 0
DKK 485
in January
Jan
DKK 510
in February
Feb
DKK 361
in March
Mar
DKK 409
in April
Apr
DKK 693
in May
May
DKK 251
in June
Jun
DKK 429
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
DKK 188
in October
Oct
DKK 297
in November
Nov
DKK 418
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in New Plymouth is October (when prices average DKK 188.43 per day). This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average DKK 692.85).
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 October, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in New Plymouth by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
1.6 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
2.5 times in October
Oct
1.9 times in November
Nov
0.9 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
8 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
5 days 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, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | DKK 200 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 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | 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
6
Average daily price
DKK 345
Lowest daily price
DKK 200
Total cars available
60
Top 6 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
8.9
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
DKK 265 - DKK 357
per day
Most popular location
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
DKK 291 - DKK 724
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Budget
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
DKK 200 - DKK 254
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
DKK 323 - DKK 848
per day
Most popular location
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
Avis
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
DKK 204 - DKK 260
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
DKK 204 - DKK 260
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive R D 3
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