Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport

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Kia Stonic

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Kia Seltos


Kia Stonic

Suzuki Swift

Kia Seltos

Toyota Corolla

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Palmerston North Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Palmerston North Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 12, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Palmerston North Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers at Palmerston North Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport info
Top 20 locations near Palmerston North Airport
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom CN¥140.55 per day125.9 km / 78.23 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from CN¥193.28 per day129.4 km / 80.41 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom CN¥126.43 per day130.9 km / 81.34 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom CN¥513.72 per day143.3 km / 89.04 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom CN¥267.12 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom CN¥606.24 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom CN¥454.44 per day253.3 km / 157.39 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom CN¥272.12 per day299 km / 185.79 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom CN¥94.14 per day375.4 km / 233.26 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom CN¥1,059.65 per day381.1 km / 236.8 miles away
- Auckland Penrose384.6 km / 238.98 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom CN¥1,040.82 per day384.8 km / 239.1 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom CN¥1,066.63 per day385.8 km / 239.73 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom CN¥1,054.79 per day392.9 km / 244.14 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from CN¥257.34 per day393.1 km / 244.26 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom CN¥381.11 per day397.5 km / 247 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom CN¥1,060.38 per day401.3 km / 249.36 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from CN¥121.42 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom CN¥49.79 per day434.4 km / 269.92 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom CN¥695.15 per day518.1 km / 321.93 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Palmerston North Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Palmerston North Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Palmerston North 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price CN¥373 | A good deal CN¥974 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type SUVs |
CN¥434
in January
CN¥449
in February
CN¥311
in March
CN¥306
in April
CN¥289
in May
CN¥278
in June
CN¥233
in July
CN¥483
in August
CN¥419
in September
CN¥372
in October
CN¥378
in November
CN¥426
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palmerston North Airport is July — when rental costs average CN¥233.29 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average CN¥482.97 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 Palmerston North Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Palmerston North Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
2 times in January
1.9 times in February
1.2 times in March
0.3 times in April
0.4 times in May
1.2 times in June
0.2 times in July
0.1 times in August
0.5 times in September
0.4 times in October
1.4 times in November
2.5 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Palmerston North Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 13 days, while in August, the average rental period is only one day.
6 days in January
6 days in February
4 days in March
5 days in April
3 days in May
13 days in June
6 days in July
1 day in August
9 days in September
4 days in October
4 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Cross Country Rentals, Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | CN¥797 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 4 | SUV |
| Cross Country Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 12, 2026)
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Palmerston North Airport



Car rental statistics
Top 9 suppliers at Palmerston North Airport in 2026








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