Car hires in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Every car hire company in Palmerston North has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in Palmerston North include Europcar, EZI, and Hertz, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

We recommend hiring an Economy car when visiting Palmerston North during the month of March. While an Economy car doesn’t handle ice and snow very well, it is an ideal car for mild temperatures and rain. In March, Palmerston North experiences temperatures averaging 14 °C and 80 mm of precipitation - ideal conditions for renting an Economy car. Hiring a Economy in Palmerston North will cost you $89/day on average.

50 km/h is the city speed limit for Palmerston North, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Palmerston North are 100 km/h and 110 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Palmerston North, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

Hertz has the Nissan X-Trail (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Palmerston North. You can expect to hire the Nissan X-Trail in Palmerston North from Hertz for $183/day on average.

In February, Palmerston North usually gets 70 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 18 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Palmerston North as it can help you make the best decision.

Those looking to hire a car in Palmerston North for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Manawatu-Wanganui during the month of February usually is around 18 °C with 70 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Palmerston North refresh daily.

There are 19 operators available for cars in Palmerston North as of February 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Palmerston North. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Palmerston North, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.