Car Hire in New Plymouth
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
New Plymouth Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
€25.46 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
€49.17 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
€29.28 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
€36.41 per day
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New Plymouth Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or comparable
€26.22 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Niro or comparable
€28.26 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
€30.55 per day
New Plymouth Airport
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
€149.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:42 on 14/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
€47 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
€1.43 per litre or €5.43 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.43 per litre or €5.41 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.46 per litre or €5.51 per gallon
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 per day
- From New Plymouth to Tauranga - 8 offers from €84.34 per day
Top 7 cities near New Plymouth
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167.3 km / 104 miles
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167.5 km / 104.1 miles
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190.8 km / 118.6 miles
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263.2 km / 163.5 miles
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516.4 km / 320.9 miles
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805 km / 500.2 miles
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835.1 km / 518.9 miles
Top 3 locations near New Plymouth
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516.4 km / 320.9 miles
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805 km / 500.2 miles
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835.1 km / 518.9 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in New Plymouth
The best month to hire a car in New Plymouth is June (when the average price is €33.67 per day). This is 39% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring in May (when the average price is €92.77).
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.
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'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
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
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | €25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€46.80
Lowest daily price
€25.46
Total cars available
8
Top 5 suppliers in New Plymouth in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
€49
Thrifty
1 location
€25 - €149
Budget
1 location
€25 - €149
Hertz
1 location
€25 - €149
Firefly
1 location
€25 - €149
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