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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€65.69€72.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
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
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€69.05€76.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
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.
Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€73.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€74.41€82.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
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 Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€76.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€77.09€85.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
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.
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€80.44€89.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
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 Niro
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€82.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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.
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€85.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
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
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€88.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€121.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Airport Drive R D 3
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
€147.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Showing 9 out of 12 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:11 on 20/03/26. 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
- 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 5 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
€103 per day
Average car hire length
4 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 per litre or €5.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.41 per litre or €5.34 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.43 per litre or €5.41 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 €20.46 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at €20.82 per day805 km / 500.2 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at €38.44 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
B
Thrifty
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
C
Hertz
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
D
Avis
Terminal Building
E
Firefly
Airport Drive R D 3
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price €31 | A good deal €90 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at New Plymouth Airport
€102
€51
€0
€55
in January
Jan
€41
in February
Feb
€36
in March
Mar
€55
in April
Apr
€93
in May
May
€34
in June
Jun
€57
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
€25
in October
Oct
€45
in November
Nov
€75
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at New Plymouth Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is €25.23 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 73% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is €92.77 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 October in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at New Plymouth Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
2 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
1.2 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 June the average hire period is 8 days, while in May, the average hire period is only one day.
Average number of hire days at New Plymouth Airport
9
4
0
4 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
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
4 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
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 Stonic | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Polestar 2 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€103
Lowest daily price
€40
Total cars available
39
Top 5 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
9.0
Outstanding
5 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€30
per day
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
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
Thrifty
8.7
Outstanding
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
€93–€135
per day
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
+64800737070
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
Hertz
8.5
Outstanding
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
€102–€207
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
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Avis
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
€40–€56
per day
Terminal Building
6492205862
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
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
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
8.4
€40–€56
per day
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
07:30-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
11:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Award-winning service
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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