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Most popular company | THRIFTY |
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Price of petrol per litre | $2.72 |
Average price per day | $82 |
Cheapest price per day | $34 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Palmerston North this past week from 19 hire locations out of 15 hire agencies. Prices for a Palmerston North small car hire start from $34/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
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:
For the best savings on car rentals in Palmerston North, make your reservation 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just $67/day – about 10% less than the yearly average.
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Palmerston North with deals as low as $33.15/day found in the past two weeks. EZI is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $36.74/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Palmerston North is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
The cheapest month to hire a car in Palmerston North is June, when you can expect to pay $59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Palmerston North is March ($141/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$104
February
$109
March
$141
April
$117
May
$72
June
$59
July
$92
August
$91
September
$111
October
$106
November
$104
December
$124
Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van, for example) are the most popular in Palmerston North. Compact (Suzuki Swift) and Economy (Suzuki Swift) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Palmerston North.
Cross Country Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. EZI has the second-highest number of locations in Palmerston North at 2.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $82/day when booking a car hire in Palmerston North. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 20.
Thrifty is one of the top picks in Palmerston North. They can have you in a hire car for about $360 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Palmerston North for a month is certainly possible.
The average cost of a car rental in Palmerston North for a month is $1,542. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
$0 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 Supplier choice 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 $100/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Palmerston North. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($21+).