Palmerston North car rentals from $28/day

On average a rental car in Palmerston North costs $38 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Palmerston North found in the last 2 weeks is $38.

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

The only car rental company onsite at Palmerston North airport is Thrifty.

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A Standard car rental in Palmerston North costs $91 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Palmerston North costs $59 per day, on average.

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

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

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

Car hire in Palmerston North should be considered in conjunction with your driving plans. To travel in comfort around town, it may be an idea to look out for an intermediate sedan or a compact car that is easy to manoeuvre and park. For driving out into the countryside, consider a standard or premium SUV for extra comfort and space. A premium minivan is a good option for travel parties, and if you are driving up into the mountains in winter, it may be an idea to opt for a 4-wheel drive.

The speed limit on national highways and motorways is 100 kph, while in the city itself, the speed limit varies depending on the size of the road. In Palmerston North, there are speed limits of 30 kph on some of the smaller roads in the city, and this can increase to 40 kph or 50 kph as the roads get wider. It is important to note when driving your car hire in Palmerston North that variable speed limits of 40 kph/50 kph exist on certain roads, during the hours that children get dropped off and picked up from school.

It is possible to find on-street parking in Palmerston North for roughly NZ$ 1.70 (around A$ 1.50) per hour, while off-street parking in a car park will cost about NZ$ 1.00 (around A$ 0.90) per hour or NZ$ 5.00 (around A$ 4.50) for a day. There are on-street parking meters, and these charges usually apply from 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday and from 11:00 until 15:00 on Saturday; parking is generally free all day on Sunday. You can pay by feeding the meter or using the parking app on your phone.