Car Hire at New Plymouth Airport

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New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
€22.40 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€24.97 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€29.31 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€40.22 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€149.22 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€25.48 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or comparable
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€26.25 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Niro or comparable
Kia Niro
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€28.29 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:55 on 03/07/2025. 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
€43 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
€1.44 per litre or €5.45 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.43 per litre or €5.43 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.46 per litre or €5.53 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.9
  • 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

New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

  • IATA: NPL
  • ICAO: NZNP
  • Name: New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
  • Distance from the city centre: 6.8 miles / 11 km

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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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at New Plymouth Airport
€64.91
January
€68.22
February
€48.39
March
€54.76
April
€92.77
May
€33.67
June
€54.67
July
August
September
€43.04
October
€36.61
November
€55.98
December
The best month to hire a car at New Plymouth Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is €33.67 per day. This is 39% less than the yearly average and 64% 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at New Plymouth Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in December, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at New Plymouth Airport
4
January
3
February
3
March
3
April
1
May
8
June
1
July
August
September
1
October
5
November
11
December

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 April in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at New Plymouth Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
40%
January
80%
February
40%
March
200%
April
80%
May
120%
June
40%
July
August
September
80%
October
200%
November
120%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars, Medium cars
Lowest price €22 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

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
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Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€43.27
Lowest daily price
€22.40
Total cars available
19

Top 4 suppliers at New Plymouth Airport in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 5 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+64800737070
Airport Drive, R D 3, New Plymouth 4373, New Zealand
€25 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:30 - 13:30
Sun:
13:00 - 21:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+64067550700
New Plymouth Airport, 192 Airport Drive, New Plymouth 4373
€25 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:30 - 13:30
Sun:
13:00 - 21:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
067550700
Airport Drive R D 3
€25 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:30 - 13:30
Sun:
13:00 - 21:00
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