Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Palmerston North. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 September 2026.
Most popular company | CROSSCOUNTRYRENTALS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.58 |
Average price per day | $66 |
Cheapest price per day | $51 |
There are 15 hire agencies servicing Palmerston North. These agencies, altogether, have 19 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Palmerston North with prices from $51 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Palmerston North:
Economy
$59+
Compact
$53+
SUV
$75+
Pick-up truck
$85+
Supplier choice
$50+
Standard SUV
$51+
Compact SUV
$52+
Intermediate SUV
$63+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Palmerston North, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$94
February
$79
March
$103
April
$96
May
$72
June
$58
July
$79
August
$63
September
$69
October
$62
November
$58
December
$105
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Shouqi
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Palmerston North, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $66/day when booking a car hire in Palmerston North. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 12.
Cross Country Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Palmerston North. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $431 per week.
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Palmerston North it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 55% below the average car hire price in Palmerston North. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Palmerston North is on average $1,848 a month or $62 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Palmerston North car hire.
$69 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 Standard SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Palmerston North. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($38+).
Hybrid
$38+
Petrol/Diesel
$51+