Car hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand

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These are the lowest Palmerston North car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 8 car hire locations in Palmerston North. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

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Hiring a car in Palmerston North: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyCross Country Rentals
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price$134
Best time to book1 week before

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Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Palmerston North will set you back around $134 per day or $258 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Palmerston North is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Palmerston North are currently Hertz and Europcar.
On average, around $258. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Palmerston North is $219.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Palmerston North, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Palmerston North that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Palmerston North.
Most places – Palmerston North included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $80 per day. The average price per day is around $113.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Cross Country Rentals, Routes Car Rental and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Palmerston North.