Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 219.44
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
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Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 210.97
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
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Online check-in
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 217.30
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
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Online check-in
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 234.18
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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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 242.66
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
NOK 253.17
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
NOK 262.17
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
NOK 279.26
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
NOK 301.75
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
NOK 1,235.36
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 17:39 on 17.09.25. 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
- 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 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
NOK 544 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
NOK 16.40 per liter or NOK 62.08 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 16.34 per liter or NOK 61.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 16.63 per liter or NOK 62.95 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
- Palmerston North Airportfrom NOK 280.16 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom NOK 331.64 per day211.2 km / 131.23 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom NOK 74.60 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom NOK 257.27 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom NOK 281.91 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom NOK 127.59 per day238.1 km / 147.95 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom NOK 130.26 per day238.4 km / 148.13 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom NOK 362.78 per day239.1 km / 148.57 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom NOK 129.91 per day240.7 km / 149.56 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom NOK 130.26 per day240.9 km / 149.69 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from NOK 134.33 per day245.9 km / 152.8 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom NOK 129.91 per day252.4 km / 156.83 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom NOK 315.95 per day256 km / 159.07 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom NOK 379.05 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from NOK 149.90 per day259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom NOK 177.09 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom NOK 247.51 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom NOK 87.38 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from NOK 120.97 per day519.2 km / 322.62 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom NOK 118.29 per day805 km / 500.2 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
B
Budget
Terminal Building
C
Thrifty
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
D
Hertz
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
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 monthJune | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price NOK 407 | A good deal NOK 408 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at New Plymouth Airport
NOK 1,186
NOK 593
NOK 0
NOK 754
in January
Jan
NOK 793
in February
Feb
NOK 562
in March
Mar
NOK 636
in April
Apr
NOK 1,078
in May
May
NOK 391
in June
Jun
NOK 651
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
NOK 500
in October
Oct
NOK 425
in November
Nov
NOK 651
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at New Plymouth Airport is June — when rental costs average NOK 391.25 per day. This is 4% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average NOK 1,078.01 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 April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at New Plymouth Airport 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
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 December the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at New Plymouth Airport
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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 296 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 |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
NOK 544
Lowest daily price
NOK 296
Total cars available
8
Top 5 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
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
NOK 571
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
8.6
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
NOK 296 - NOK 1,732
per day
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-21:00
Budget
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
NOK 296 - NOK 1,732
per day
Terminal Building
067551565
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
Hertz
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
NOK 296 - NOK 1,732
per day
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
+64067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-21:00
Firefly
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
NOK 296 - NOK 1,732
per day
Airport Drive R D 3
067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-21:00
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