Car Hire in Palmerston North - Mini guide to Palmerston North

Palmerston North is located on the Manawatu River and is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganiu region on the North Island. With close to 80,000 people, it is the eleventh-largest city in New Zealand. Palmerston North is served by an international airport a short distance from the city. Within two hours of the city one can find the beaches and wineries of Hawkes Bay, the skiing and climbing of Mount Taranaki, historic Maori sites and the rural splendor of Wainarapa.

The city boasts an array of activities including the Science Center, the Manawaku Museum, numerous galleries, golf courses and a variety of outdoor walking and climbing activities. From October to March the city hosts the Stockcar season, including World Championship races.

The city of Palmerston North is a youthful city with a large student population. The city is home to Massey University and the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute, giving the city the title of ‘Knowledge City’.

With so much to see and do in Palmerston North a hired car can be a smart investment of your tourism dollar. With a hired car you can base yourself in North Palmerston and drive to activities all over North Island without the hassle and inconvenience of bus and train schedules. Hiring a car can also enable you to see the lush pastoral countryside of that has made New Zealand’s North Island world famous. U Save Rental Cars has a car hire office on Main Street in Palmerston North, a short taxi cab ride from the airport. They offer a wide variety of cars and trucks at competitive rates. There are also several major car rental companies at the airport including Hertz, Avis and Thrifty. Whichever company you choose, a hired car can make your time in Palmerston North a more enjoyable and more memorable experience.

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We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.