Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$28.27
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$29.95
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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 14:29 on 19/03/26. 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near New Plymouth Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at New Plymouth Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$58 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%
Average gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 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
Airport info
Name
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
IATA
NPL
ICAO
NZNP
Distance from city
6.8 miles / 11 km
Overall rating
7.9 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.8
Check-in and departures
8.8
Terminal facilities
7.3
Wi-Fi
8.8
Restaurants and car rental services
6.9
Lounge
6.9
Top 20 locations near New Plymouth Airport
- Whanganui Airportfrom $30.60 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Hamilton Airportfrom $28.09 per day162.2 km / 100.79 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $24.67 per day166.5 km / 103.46 miles away
- Taupo Airportfrom $48.60 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Taupo Downtownfrom $40.43 per day168.2 km / 104.51 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $38.23 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $43.17 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $18.85 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $38.96 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $63.18 per day231 km / 143.54 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $54.10 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $29.19 per day238.1 km / 147.95 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $30.20 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $53.33 per day239.1 km / 148.57 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $30.10 per day240.7 km / 149.56 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $31.23 per day240.9 km / 149.69 miles away
- Auckland Parnellfrom $42.83 per day245.8 km / 152.73 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $29.44 per day245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $29.90 per day252.4 km / 156.83 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from $63.72 per day253.5 km / 157.52 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
B
Thrifty
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
C
Hertz
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
D
Avis
Terminal Building
E
Firefly
Airport Drive R D 3
When to book at New Plymouth Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at New Plymouth Airport?
The cost of renting a car at New Plymouth 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $36 | A good deal $59 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day at New Plymouth Airport
$117
$58
$0
$63
in January
Jan
$47
in February
Feb
$42
in March
Mar
$63
in April
Apr
$106
in May
May
$39
in June
Jun
$66
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
$29
in October
Oct
$46
in November
Nov
$86
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at New Plymouth Airport is October — when rental costs average $28.89 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $106.24 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 New Plymouth Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at New Plymouth Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at New Plymouth Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
2 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at New Plymouth Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at New Plymouth Airport
9
4
0
4 days in January
Jan
7 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
4 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
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 Stonic | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Polestar 2 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$39
Total cars available
57
Top 5 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
9.0
Outstanding
5 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$39–$41
per day
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-21:00
Thu
07:30-21:00
Fri
07:30-21:00
Sat
09:00-17:30
Sun
13:00-21:00
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
$63–$191
per day
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$74–$229
per day
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
+64067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Avis
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$47–$65
per day
Terminal Building
6492205862
Show working hours
Mon
07:15-21:00
Tue
07:15-21:00
Wed
07:15-21:00
Thu
07:15-21:00
Fri
07:15-21:00
Sat
07:15-17:45
Sun
07:15-21:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
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
8.4
$47–$65
per day
Airport Drive R D 3
067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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