Car Hire at New Plymouth Airport
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£18.97
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.
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£16.83
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
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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
£19.90
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
£17.22
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.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£21.43
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.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£21.94
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
£30.10
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 10:23 on 04/11/25. 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
- 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 6 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£40 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
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.21 per litre or £4.58 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.23 per litre or £4.66 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 £7.48 per day516.4 km / 320.88 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £5.45 per day805 km / 500.2 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £21.68 per day835.1 km / 518.91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
B
Budget
Terminal Building
C
Thrifty
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price £20 | A good deal £32 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at New Plymouth Airport
£89
£44
£0
£56
in January
Jan
£59
in February
Feb
£42
in March
Mar
£48
in April
Apr
£81
in May
May
£29
in June
Jun
£50
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
£22
in October
Oct
£32
in November
Nov
£49
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at New Plymouth Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £21.91 per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 73% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £80.55 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 January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at New Plymouth Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.9
1.4
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
1.6 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
2.6 times in October
Oct
1.6 times in November
Nov
Same as average 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 11 days, while in May, the average hire period is only one day.
Average number of hire days at New Plymouth Airport
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
8 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £23 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 | 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 rental companies
6
Average daily price
£40
Lowest daily price
£23
Total cars available
60
Top 6 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
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
£31 - £42
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
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
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
9.2
£34 - £84
per day
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Fri
08:00-17:00; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Budget
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
£23 - £30
per day
Terminal Building
6492205859
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
Hertz
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
£38 - £99
per day
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
+64067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Avis
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
£24 - £30
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
8.2
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
£24 - £30
per day
Airport Drive R D 3
067550700
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
Sat
08:30-13:30
Sun
13:00-18:00; 20:00-21:00
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