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Hit the highlights in Hawkes Bay

Make the most out of your time in Hawke’s Bay with a car rental from Napier Airport. The relaxed coastal city is a destination hotspot thanks to its stunning ocean views, art-deco downtown, and vineyard-dotted countryside. Drive to gannet colonies, fresh produce markets, award-winning wineries, and more during your stay.

Driving around Napier

Expect a more laid-back approach from drivers as this city is a mellow, seaside town made up of a blend of holiday-goers, families, and older residents. Stick to following the rules of the road in and around Napier.

• Drive on the left side of the road and be mindful of roundabouts and pedestrian crossings.

• Nearby locations where you can fuel up are Z Service Station on the Corner of Tennyson Street and Station Street Napier Caltex at 12 Hyderabad Road.

• Parking downtown is plentiful with hourly rates between Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am to 2pm.

• Beach parking is typically free, but time restrictions may apply.

• With wineries a huge draw to the region, please designate a driver or book a tour if you plan to sample the local drop.

Exploring Hawkes Bay in a Napier car rental

Napier Airport, also referred to as Hawke’s Bay Airport, is a relatively small, well-signed terminal that’s easy to navigate. Find the rental car counters in the Arrivals Hall in the main terminal near the entrance/exit doors. Collect your car hire, and make the short 10-minute drive to reach the city and begin your holiday.

Napier must-dos

• Stroll the Marine Parade - kids will love the age-specific playgrounds.

• Say hi to rescued penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

• Take an Art Deco Tour around town in a vintage car.

• Visit the Botanical Gardens.

• Grab an ice cream or play mini-golf next to the beach.

Explore more of Hawke’s Bay with your Napier Airport car rental

• Go wine-tasting at the many nearby vineyards - select a designated driver or book on a tour.

• Drive to the top of Te Mata Peak in Hastings for a 360-degree view.

• See the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers.

• Discover Shine Falls, a 58m-high waterfall in the native bush.

Napier Airport car hire: Secure the right rental

Pre-booking is essential to ensure you have a car hire for getting around Napier, but there are more choices to consider before you book.

• Book early for this popular location. As it is a smaller depot with no other agencies in the area, availability could be an issue.

• Choose a 4WD if you plan to explore the rolling countryside. Napier itself is quite flat, but you’ll encounter plenty of hills in the wider region.

• For longer trips, choose features like unlimited mileage and roadside assistance with your Napier car hire.