Car Hire in New Plymouth
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
18,91 EUR
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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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
18,18 EUR
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
18,73 EUR
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
20,18 EUR
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
20,91 EUR
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.
Online check-in
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
21,82 EUR
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
22,60 EUR
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
24,07 EUR
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
26,01 EUR
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
106,47 EUR
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
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:30 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 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 5 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
47 EUR 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
1,41 EUR per litre or 5,34 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,41 EUR per litre or 5,34 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,43 EUR per litre or 5,41 EUR 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 84,34 EUR per day
- From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from 84,34 EUR per day
Top 7 cities near New Plymouth
- Cambridge167,3 km / 103,96 miles
- Taupostarting at 28,54 EUR per day167,5 km / 104,08 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at 24,11 EUR per day190,8 km / 118,56 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at 12,90 EUR per day263,2 km / 163,54 miles
- Christchurchstarting at 7,52 EUR per day516,4 km / 320,88 miles
- Queenstownstarting at 10,18 EUR per day805 km / 500,2 miles
- Dunedinstarting at 19,96 EUR per day835,1 km / 518,91 miles
Top 3 locations near New Plymouth
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 7,52 EUR per day516,4 km / 320,88 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 10,18 EUR per day805 km / 500,2 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 19,96 EUR per day835,1 km / 518,91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
5 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 monthJune | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price 35 EUR | A good deal 35 EUR | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in New Plymouth
102 EUR
51 EUR
0 EUR
65 EUR
in January
Jan
68 EUR
in February
Feb
48 EUR
in March
Mar
55 EUR
in April
Apr
93 EUR
in May
May
34 EUR
in June
Jun
56 EUR
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
43 EUR
in October
Oct
37 EUR
in November
Nov
56 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in New Plymouth is June (when the average price is 33,67 EUR per day). This is 4% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring in May (when the average price is 92,77 EUR).
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 April, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in New Plymouth by Monthly Searches
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
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
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 hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 25 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
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 |
| 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 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
5
Average daily price
47 EUR
Lowest daily price
25 EUR
Total cars available
8
Top 5 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
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
49 EUR
per day
Most popular location
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
Thrifty
1 location
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
25 EUR - 149 EUR
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
Budget
1 location
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
25 EUR - 149 EUR
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
1 location
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
25 EUR - 149 EUR
per day
Most popular location
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
Firefly
1 location
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
25 EUR - 149 EUR
per day
Most popular location
Airport Drive R D 3
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