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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$64.76
per day
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In terminal
Pick-up information
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$66.08
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Chery Tiggo
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$65.15
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$66.56
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$92.05
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$96.87
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$105.40
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$110.96
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Ford Ranger
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$112.76
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$113.37
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Honda CR-V
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$113.37
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$113.53
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building Palmerston North Airport
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$114.85
per day
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8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$116.12
per day
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8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$120.39
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$125.73
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$129.08
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$137.69
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$139.98
per day
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8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$143.17
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$152.41
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$162.61
per day
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8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$164.08
per day
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8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Airport Drive Milson
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
5
US$171.01
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Terminal Building
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$193.12
per day
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:43 on 01/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Palmerston North
- Car hire prices in Palmerston North
- Top 6 cities near Palmerston North
- Top 3 locations near Palmerston North
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Palmerston North and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Palmerston North in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$94 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
US$1.56 per litre or US$5.91 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.40 per litre or US$5.30 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.72 per litre or US$6.51 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
One-way Car Hire in Palmerston North
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Palmerston North and drop off in another city include:
- From Palmerston North to Wellington - 33 offers from US$43.89 per day
Top 6 cities near Palmerston North
- Wellingtonstarting at US$13.56 per day126.9 km / 78.85 miles
- Taupostarting at US$38.93 per day189.1 km / 117.5 miles
- Cambridge273.4 km / 169.88 miles
- Christchurchstarting at US$8.62 per day431.3 km / 268 miles
- Dunedinstarting at US$31.68 per day742.2 km / 461.18 miles
- Queenstownstarting at US$10.09 per day765.4 km / 475.6 miles
Top 3 locations near Palmerston North
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$8.62 per day432 km / 268.43 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$31.68 per day759.6 km / 471.99 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$10.09 per day765 km / 475.35 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
9 rental locations
When to book in Palmerston North and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Palmerston North the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Palmerston North fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price US$60 | A good deal US$105 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Palmerston North
US$81
US$41
US$0
US$66
in January
Jan
US$68
in February
Feb
US$47
in March
Mar
US$47
in April
Apr
US$44
in May
May
US$42
in June
Jun
US$36
in July
Jul
US$74
in August
Aug
US$64
in September
Sep
US$31
in October
Oct
US$42
in November
Nov
US$65
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Palmerston North is October (when the average price is US$31.26 per day). This is 48% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in August (when the average price is US$73.82).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Palmerston North?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Palmerston North is December, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Palmerston North by Monthly Searches
2.6
1.3
0
2 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
0.2 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
0.1 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
2.4 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Palmerston North?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 13 days, and in August, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Palmerston North
14
7
0
6 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
13 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Cross Country Rentals, Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$65 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 4 | SUV |
| Cross Country Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | Van |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Cross Country Rentals (rated 9.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
US$94
Lowest daily price
US$65
Total cars available
59
Top 9 suppliers in Palmerston North in 2026
Cross Country Rentals
1 location
9.5
Excellent
20 ratings
Value for money
9.2
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.6
Most popular location
Palmerston North Airport Terminal
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
9.1
Excellent
7 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
Most popular location
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 0293
Europcar
1 location
9.0
Excellent
16 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
US$65–US$114
per day
Most popular location
Palmerston North Airport, Milson, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
Hertz
1 location
9.0
Excellent
20 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
US$120–US$210
per day
Most popular location
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
US$115–US$164
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
Budget
1 location
8.6
Very Good
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
US$87–US$171
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Airport Drive Milson
Routes Car Rental
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Terminal Building, Palmerston North Airport, 4442 Palmerston North
Keddy
1 location
8.0
Good
4 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
TERMINAL BUILDING
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