Car Rental Napier

RaD Car Hire offers some of the most affordable car rental deals in New Zealand. Enter your itinerary details above to unlock some of the cheapest car rental deals in Napier.

We are a locally owned and operated family business. Whether you make an online reservation request, contact us by phone, email or visit us at our depot, you will always deal with one of our dedicated family team members.

We have a wide range of car rentals in Hawke’s Bay. At our Napier Airport car hire branch, you’ll find a great selection of rental cars to suit your needs. Zip around the city centre in one of our economy city cars or compact sedans. Or browse our SUVs, station wagons, people movers and 10-seater vans —roomy enough for all the family. We even provide luggage trailers and handy little moving trucks, perfect for moving furniture and can be driven on a car licence.

So, whether you are from the region or visiting Napier for the first time, here for business or pleasure, looking for long or short-term Napier rental cars, talk to us at RaD — we have a vehicle rental solution for everyone.

As a locally owned and trusted car rental company, we pride ourselves on providing the best Napier car rental experience. Enter your itinerary details above and get a quick quote and start your journey today!

+64 6 834 0688

Our convenient Hawke’s Bay Airport NPE (Napier Airport) car hire depot is just an easy 4-minute walk across the main car park and to your right.

At RaD, we pride ourselves on being able to offer quality rentals at an affordable price. Combining our friendly service, faster reservations and fleet of quality rental cars at Napier Airport, we’ll ensure your experience saves you time, effort and money.

We also endeavour to make the pick up and drop off process as quick as possible, with most of your information collected prior to pick up to ensure we can get you on the road as quickly as possible and out enjoy the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region.

We offer a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs and budget, from small hatchbacks to 12-seater passenger vans and cargo vans - perfect for local transportation of goods. Browse our full range of available late-model hires at great prices from our Napier rental car location. To enjoy faster reservations, book online and select your pick-up location and desired rental time and date, and we’ll show you the rental price on all available vehicles. Once you book your rental car, we’ll email your new booking details and rental agreement.

Looking at hiring a car in Napier to drive to a different location? Or want the convenience of a continuous multi-island hire? Get in touch via phone during business hours or by email to check our vehicle availability for your chosen time. A one-way fee and a minimum length rental period may apply.

If you’re looking for cheap rental cars in Napier, we’ve got you covered. Browse our range of safe, late-model cars for rent from Napier, located just a short walk from the terminal building at Napier Airport, at the best deal possible. Choose from economy hatchbacks and sedans - a perfect hire car option for day trips. Renting a people mover or luxury SUV will ensure the whole family gets a comfortable seat.

Here are some quick facts to help you prepare for your rental experience at RaD:

·       Minimum Age – You must be at least 18 years old to hire a car with RaD Napier.

·       Domestic Licence Information - All hirers must have a driver's licence to drive a motor vehicle. Drivers on restricted licences – please check with the branch concerned as acceptance of and T&Cs for restricted licence holders varies by branch and some locations do require you to have a full licence.

·       International Licence Information - International licences are accepted, as well as all English written licences. If your licence is not in English you will be required to have it translated into English before we can hire a vehicle to you. Note that a NSW or Queensland digital driver's licence can NOT be used to hire a car in New Zealand, you must bring your plastic licence with you.

·       Additional Drivers – you can add any number of additional drivers to your booking. Simply pop into any RaD branch nationwide and show us the additional driver’s licence to add that person to the booking.

·       Baby and Booster Seats - all branches carry baby seats and booster seats and vehicles are fitted with anchor points. Pricing is all available online so please add any item to your booking or ask when booking via phone.

RaD Car Hire’s branches nationwide are franchised and, as such, individual owner-operators set the appropriate insurance liability, excess reduction rates, bonds, credit card security and conditions for younger drivers or licence categories.

To view the rates and conditions that will apply to your hire, please obtain an online quote, place a booking request, or contact the appropriate branch to request this information.

• All RaD Car Hire vehicles have insurance cover which is separate from the vehicle's daily rate quoted.
• This is referred to as our “Gold”, “Silver”, or “Bronze” cover.
• All pricing includes GST (Goods and Services tax)
• Refer to your quote, confirmation email and/or rental agreement for the specific insurance excess liabilities, excess reduction rates and any surcharges if you are under 21 or on a restricted driver’s licence.
• Please note that not all branches permit hirers on a restricted licence to hire their vehicles, and some branches may hire only selected vehicles to hirers who are under 21 and/or on a restricted licence. Please check with the branch before placing a reservation.