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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£39.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£33.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£34.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£33.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£40.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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New Plymouth Airport
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£41.62
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£42.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£43.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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New Plymouth Airport
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Suzuki Swift
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
£43.80
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£44.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£46.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£47.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£47.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£48.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£48.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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New Plymouth Airport
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Kia Seltos
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
£49.43
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Airport Drive R D 3
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Kia Niro
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
£49.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Kia Niro
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
£50.16
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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New Plymouth Airport
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£51.59
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
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Kia Seltos
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
£52.98
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Airport Drive R D 3
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£54.61
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£64.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£69.61
per day
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8.4
Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£71.01
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Airport Drive R D 3
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Toyota RAV4
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
£71.49
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Terminal Building
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£88.34
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£89.30
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Toyota Hilux
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
£92.28
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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Ford Ranger
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
£104.42
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near New Plymouth Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at New Plymouth Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£55 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
£1.19 per litre or £4.50 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.47 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.20 per litre or £4.54 per gallon
Airport information
Name
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
IATA
NPL
ICAO
NZNP
Distance from the city centre
6.8 miles / 11 km
Overall rating
7.9 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.8
Check-in and departures
8.8
Facilities and services
7.3
Wi-Fi
8.8
Dining and car hire services
6.9
Lounge
6.9
Top 3 locations near New Plymouth Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £5.54 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £6.03 per day805 km / 500.2 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £20.01 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
B
Dollar
New Plymouth Airport
C
Budget
Terminal Building
D
Hertz
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
E
Avis
Terminal Building
When to book at New Plymouth Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at New Plymouth Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at New Plymouth Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £30 | A good deal £51 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at New Plymouth Airport
£56
£28
£0
£46
in January
Jan
£43
in February
Feb
£21
in March
Mar
£47
in April
Apr
May
Jun
£38
in July
Jul
£15
in August
Aug
Sep
£20
in October
Oct
£38
in November
Nov
£51
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at New Plymouth Airport is August — when the average price for a hire is £15.17 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £51.21 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at New Plymouth Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at New Plymouth Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at New Plymouth Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.3
1.2
0
1.3 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
2.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at New Plymouth Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 10 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at New Plymouth Airport
11
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Avis, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Polestar 2 | 5 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
James Blond (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£55
Lowest daily price
£33
Total cars available
59
Top 7 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
9.0
Excellent
5 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
£23–£36
per day
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
+640800545000 / +6433592721
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Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-21:00
Thu
07:30-21:00
Fri
07:30-21:00
Sat
09:00-17:30
Sun
13:00-21:00
Dollar
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
£40–£89
per day
New Plymouth Airport
+64800243789
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Budget
8.5
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
£33–£68
per day
Terminal Building
640800585858
Show working hours
Mon
07:15-21:00
Tue
07:15-21:00
Wed
07:15-21:00
Thu
07:15-21:00
Fri
07:15-21:00
Sat
08:00-17:45
Sun
08:00-21:00
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£44–£127
per day
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
+64067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
00:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-18:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Avis
8.4
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
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£34–£70
per day
Terminal Building
640800655111
Show working hours
Mon
07:15-21:00
Tue
07:15-21:00
Wed
07:15-21:00
Thu
07:15-21:00
Fri
07:15-21:00
Sat
07:15-17:45
Sun
07:15-21:00
Firefly
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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Airport Drive R D 3
067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri
00:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-18:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
James Blond
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£23–£138
per day
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth, 4373, New Zealand
+640800525663
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
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