Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Palmerston North travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palmerston North

With a population of 75,996, Palmerston North is the largest city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palmerston North has to offer.

When to visit Palmerston North

Palmerston North in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmerston North in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palmerston North in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Palmerston North, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Palmerston North

Plane

When flying to Palmerston North, you’ll arrive at Palmerston North (PMR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palmerston North from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmerston North is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 125 km from Palmerston North. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Wellington.

Plane

When flying to Palmerston North, you’ll arrive at Palmerston North (PMR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palmerston North from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmerston North is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 125 km from Palmerston North. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Palmerston North

NPENapier Hawkes Bay
WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North

Airlines serving Palmerston North

British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (790 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,296 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (493 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Palmerston North

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Kauri Court Motel and Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Fitzherbert Castle Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Carramar Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Palmerston North

Hiring a car in Palmerston North costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Palmerston North (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.67 and $38.22. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palmerston North, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Palmerston North costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Palmerston North (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.67 and $38.22. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palmerston North, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

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