Fast. Easy. Off the plane and away!

We’re right inside the terminal, so you won’t lose a moment. (And we can deliver to any city address, too!)

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YOU DESERVE THE BEST

We create happy customers

We make car hire fast and easy at New Plymouth Airport Rental Cars, with good cars at great prices. We work hard to get it right for you. After all, we’ve been serving locals and visitors for over 18 years.

Location

We’re located right inside the New Plymouth Airport terminal.
No shuttle, no delay.

Value

You don’t have to pay fancy prices to hire one of our later model rental cars.

Choice

Our cars are economical, clean, and regularly maintained. We’ll have one to suit your needs.

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COMPLETE RENTAL SERVICE

Just like the big guys. Only better.

You'll find New Plymouth Airport Rental Cars inside the airport terminal at New Plymouth

Options available

  • GPS
  • Child seats and boosters
  • Eight-seater people movers
  • Lease and long-term hire
  • Contactless after-hours pick-up
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Questions about car hire at New Plymouth Airport?

We’re right at the airport. Just get your bag and get in the car. In fact, if we were any closer to the runway, you’d need permission to take-off!

(Coming from town? We have another airport location at 147a Airport Drive.)

You must be over 20 years of age to hire a vehicle, and have had a full drivers licence for at least three years.

Yes, we accept any country or state-issued drivers licence. (If it’s not in English, you’ll need an official translation.) Or you can use an International Drivers Licence.

For now, it’s no. We haven’t found an insurance company who’ll take the risk.

Yes. If you’re over 21, with a full drivers licence for three years or more, you can reduce your insurance risk with a small daily fee. Learn more on our booking page.

You’ll need a valid, full drivers licence in English, or with a certified translation. You need a credit card, or a debit card with available funds to cover the rental. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Amex. The rental agreement must be in the name of the cardholder.

Sorry, no animals. Some of our customers may have asthma, or pet allergies, so we keep our cars fresh and clean. And it’s a mission to get rid of dog hair! If you carry animals in our car, we’ll charge you a cleaning fee.

Of course! Please don’t be tempted to smoke in one of our cars, because we’ll charge a $100 fee to restore it to smoke-free condition.

Sorry, no. Our insurers don’t allow it because the risk of damage to the car, and injury to you, is much higher if you’re not on the road. (You could also forfeit your insurance cover.)

No. Not only do we have the best value car hire at New Plymouth Airport, but nor do we charge a bond. When you pick up your vehicle, we’ll simply put a hold on your card for the rental amount (plus $200 to cover fuel, kms, etc.)

Sure, provided we don’t have another booking for your vehicle. Contact us with your new dates.

Oh dear! Let’s hope you don’t but, if you’re unlucky, you need to let us know as soon as possible. And please ask for a Police report, because it helps our insurance claim. Note: if the accident is your fault, we can’t guarantee to replace the vehicle.

We know plans can change, so there’s no charge if you cancel more than 7 days before your rental starts. If it’s less than 7 days the cancellation fee is 50% of the rental.

Not if you bring the vehicle back with a full tank. You’ll get it with a full tank so, if you bring it back full, you’ll have paid for all the fuel you used. Of course, if it’s not full when you return it, we’ll need to fill it and charge you for the fuel, plus a filling charge.

No, we’re a 100% locally-owned and operated family business in New Plymouth. However, we’re happy to recommend Pacific Auto Rentals in Tauranga and Kiwi Car Hire at Auckland airport.

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