Car Hire in New Plymouth
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
US$24.96
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
US$22.14
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
US$26.18
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
US$22.65
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
US$28.20
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
US$28.86
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
US$39.60
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 18:32 on 28/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in New Plymouth
- Top 7 cities near New Plymouth
- Top 3 locations near New Plymouth
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in New Plymouth and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$53 per day
Average car hire length
5 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$1.61 per litre or US$6.09 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.60 per litre or US$6.06 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.63 per litre or US$6.17 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
One-way Car Hire in New Plymouth
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in New Plymouth and drop off in another city include:
- From New Plymouth to Auckland - 16 offers from US$97.84 per day
- From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from US$97.84 per day
Top 7 cities near New Plymouth
- Cambridge167.3 km / 103.96 miles
- Taupostarting at US$30.13 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at US$28.18 per day190.8 km / 118.56 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at US$20.42 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles
- Christchurchstarting at US$9.98 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles
- Queenstownstarting at US$7.27 per day805 km / 500.2 miles
- Dunedinstarting at US$28.92 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles
Top 3 locations near New Plymouth
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$9.98 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$7.27 per day805 km / 500.2 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$28.92 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
6 rental locations
When to book in New Plymouth and for how long?
In which month is car hire in New Plymouth the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in New Plymouth 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 May | ||
| Average price US$55 | A good deal US$42 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in New Plymouth
US$118
US$59
US$0
US$75
in January
Jan
US$79
in February
Feb
Mar
US$63
in April
Apr
US$107
in May
May
US$39
in June
Jun
US$67
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
US$29
in October
Oct
US$67
in November
Nov
US$65
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in New Plymouth is October (when the average price is US$29.22 per day). This is 47% less than the yearly average and 73% less than hiring in May (when the average price is US$107.46).
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 New Plymouth?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in New Plymouth is October, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in New Plymouth by Monthly Searches
3
1.5
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.7 times in February
Feb
Mar
1.7 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
2.7 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in New Plymouth?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in New Plymouth
12
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
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
6 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car Hire 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
US$53
Lowest daily price
US$31
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
US$41–US$55
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
US$45–US$112
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
US$31–US$39
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
US$50–US$131
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
US$32–US$40
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
US$32–US$40
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive R D 3
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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