Palmerston North car hires from $34

On average a car hire in Palmerston North costs $82 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Palmerston North airport include Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Palmerston North costs $110 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Palmerston North costs $90 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Palmerston North costs $218 per day, on average.

In Palmerston North, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Terminal Building (4 km from city centre ).

Car hire in Palmerston North should be considered in conjunction with your driving plans. To travel in comfort around town, it may be an idea to look out for an intermediate sedan or a compact car that is easy to manoeuvre and park. For driving out into the countryside, consider a standard or premium SUV for extra comfort and space. A premium minivan is a good option for travel parties, and if you are driving up into the mountains in winter, it may be an idea to opt for a 4-wheel drive.

The speed limit on national highways and motorways is 100 kph, while in the city itself, the speed limit varies depending on the size of the road. In Palmerston North, there are speed limits of 30 kph on some of the smaller roads in the city, and this can increase to 40 kph or 50 kph as the roads get wider. It is important to note when driving your car hire in Palmerston North that variable speed limits of 40 kph/50 kph exist on certain roads, during the hours that children get dropped off and picked up from school.

It is possible to find on-street parking in Palmerston North for roughly NZ$ 1.70 (around A$ 1.50) per hour, while off-street parking in a car park will cost about NZ$ 1.00 (around A$ 0.90) per hour or NZ$ 5.00 (around A$ 4.50) for a day. There are on-street parking meters, and these charges usually apply from 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday and from 11:00 until 15:00 on Saturday; parking is generally free all day on Sunday. You can pay by feeding the meter or using the parking app on your phone.