Cheap Car Rentals in Palmerston North from $36

Here are the best Palmerston North small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palmerston North medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palmerston North SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palmerston North van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palmerston North pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan March$36/day

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Audi A1$37/day

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Audi A1$42/day

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• What are the requirements to rent a car in Palmerston North?

  You'll need to be 21 to obtain cheap car rentals in Palmerston North and your driving licence must be at least one year old. if you're not in possession of a local driving license, you must have an international driving licence to secure your rental car. Remember to bring your confirmation details, the same credit card used to make the online booking, as well as your passport for photo ID. Please note, you cannot rent a car in the city if the card owner isn't present, in case you've made the booking with someone else's credit card.

• What are the rules for driving in Palmerston North?

  One of the best ways to keep yourself safe while driving your Palmerston North car rental is to stay up to date with local vehicle departments to be aware of rule changes. You'll be driving your cheap car rentals in Palmerston North on the left of the road and passing cars on the right-hand side. The driver and all the passengers are required to wear seatbelts all of the time. Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in the city and if you're caught with more than a 0.05% blood alcohol level, you could face jail.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Palmerston North?

  As with the rest of New Zealand, the roads in the city are in good condition and traffic is reasonable. The choice of car rental in Palmerston North depends mostly on your needs and wants. If you're moving around with fewer passengers, consider renting a lighter, more fuel-efficient model like the Suzuki Swift. If you're heading on a longer trip, taking an SUV is a comfortable way of travelling through the landscape.

• Where are the best places to park in Palmerston North?

  Parking your rental cars in Palmerston North is relatively easy. Most on-street parking will be found close to the city centre and you'll pay by using the parking meters provided. These fees and time limits are subject to change. You'll pay at the meters using a credit card, coins or by using the Frogparking mobile app. You'll find one-hour-free parking at the King Street car park. If you're parking on a Saturday morning, you won't need to feed the meters until 11:00 a.m.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Palmerston North?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $55/day when booking a car hire in Palmerston North. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 29.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Palmerston North for a week from Thrifty?

  Thrifty is one of the top picks in Palmerston North. They can have you in a hire car for about $358 per week on average.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Palmerston North?

  Yes, renting a vehicle in Palmerston North for a month is certainly possible.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Palmerston North for a month?

  The average cost of a car rental in Palmerston North for a month is $1,534. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

• How much is a car hire in Palmerston North for a weekend?

  $77 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Palmerston North, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Palmerston North, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $107/day.