Car Hire at Palmerston North Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
£23.06 per day
Economy
Ford Puma or comparable
£23.37 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
£27.46 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
£29.10 per day
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Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
£132.30 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Ranger or comparable
£108.63 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
£23.55 per day
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
£23.88 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:48 on 05/05/2025. 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
£49 per day
Average car hire length
6 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
£1.25 per litre or £4.72 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.34 per litre or £5.06 per gallon
Airport information
Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
- IATA: PMR
- ICAO: NZPM
- Name: Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
- Distance from the city centre: 2.5 miles / 4 km
Top 3 locations near Palmerston North Airport
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434.4 km / 269.9 miles
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762.1 km / 473.5 miles
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767 km / 476.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Palmerston North Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North Airport
The best month to hire a car at Palmerston North Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £36.71 per day. This is 25% less than the yearly average and 39% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £60.20 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.
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 Palmerston North Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 8 days, while in June, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Palmerston North Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Palmerston North Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Palmerston North Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches at Palmerston North Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Cross Country Rentals, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Cross Country Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Cross Country Rentals
9.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£48.92
Lowest daily price
£23.06
Total cars available
66
Top 9 suppliers at Palmerston North Airport in 2025
Cross Country Rentals
+640800777994
Palmerston North Airport Terminal
£65 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:00 - 17:30
Hertz
+64063570921
Palmerston North Airport, Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4442
£65 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 17:30
Europcar
+64062602320
Palmerston North Airport, Milson, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
£23 - £135
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 0293
£23 - £119
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 20:00
Tue:
07:30 - 20:00
Wed:
07:30 - 20:00
Thu:
07:30 - 20:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
Dollar
+640800243789
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4440
£26 - £151
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 17:30
Thrifty
+640800737070
Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
£24 - £153
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 17:30
Routes Car Rental
+64062602320
Terminal Building, Palmerston North Airport, 4442 Palmerston North
£25 - £108
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
Firefly
063570921
Airport Drive Milson
£25 - £108
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 17:30
Keddy
+64062602320
TERMINAL BUILDING
£24 - £109
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:30
Sun:
08:00 - 16:30
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