Napier car rentals from $23/day

If you’re looking for cheap car hire in Napier, you’re in luck, because an economical compact car is all you need to see the local sights and enjoy short road trips to close by towns, like Gisborne (approximately 214 km away), or longer trips, like the winding Pacific Highway route to Auckland (approximately 695 km away). If you’re travelling in a large group, bringing a lot of gear with you or simply enjoy having a lot of space, an SUV or minivan will provide the extra legroom and storage space you’re looking for.

When you’re within the city limits of Napier or nearby Hastings, New Zealand’s urban speed limit of 50 km/h will apply, unless otherwise signed. Once you venture out to the more rural areas, such as State Highway 5 taking you from Napier to Rotorua, the speed limit is generally 100 km/h. Of course, wherever you are, it’s important to look out for speed signs, as New Zealand has plenty of winding roads and other features that necessitate lower speeds.

It’s important to pay attention to signage when parking in Napier, as there is often a fee, a time limit or both, particularly in the CBD. In the centre of Napier, you will find 10min, 30min, 120min and 180min parking spaces that are timed but free of charge. There is an all-day parking area on Marine Parade, near Faulkner Lane, which charges about NZ$ 1 (approximately A$ 0.90) per hour. Many of the central streets between Browning Street and Station Street have 120min limits at roughly NZ$ 1 (approximately A$ 0.90) per hour.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Napier. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

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An Intermediate car rental in Napier costs $65 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Napier costs $151 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Napier costs $58 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Napier offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Napier, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Napier.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Napier so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

There are several electric options for cheap car hire in Napier, including Hertz and Avis. With electric car charging stations all around Napier, New Zealand, it's easy to find a place to charge your hire car and explore the city in an environmentally friendly way.

Several car hire companies offer their customers the option to hire a car in Napier for a one-way trip. These companies include Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. When booking your hire car, make sure to choose the one-way option and specify your desired pick-up and drop-off locations.