Hokitika Airport Car Rental is a convenient place to hire a car and start your journey around the Wild West Coast. 

Flying into Hokitika Airport to start your West Coast journey? Whether you are staying in Hokitika to sample some wild foods or travelling on to take in the stunning West Coast scenery including glaciers, lakes and pristine native bush, Hokitika is a convenient place to pick up your Moto car rental and start your journey. Our branch is located inside the airport terminal for easy, quick collection.

We are proud to offer you a wide range of car rentals at our Hokitika Airport location. At Moto Car Rental, value doesn’t mean compromise. As the largest independent car rental operator in New Zealand, with a fleet of predominantly brand new vehicles, you can be confident you are in safe hands. We have everything from compact car rentals – great for couples wanting a smaller option, SUVs and 4WDs to hit the road in style, right up to 8 seater people movers, perfect for large families, small group touring, school or sports groups. 

The closest petrol station is:
Caltex, 40 Fitzherbert Street

Returning a car to our branch:
Please return the vehicle to the Moto allocated car parks at the airport, lock your car and return the keys to the office. 

I will definitely be using this company again. Transport from airport to car was easy enough. Staff was wonderful and polite. […] Return and shuttle to airport was smooth as well. I had a very good experience hiring from you guys.

Rosemarie Pitcher

Returning a car after hours: 

Please use the drop box at the Moto counter in the airport terminal.

Any questions simply call us on +64 9 300 7965, or freephone 0800 656 564.

Hokitika Airport Related Information

  • What you need to know before collecting your car

    Driver’s Licence

    In order to pick up your vehicle in no time, please remember that all drivers must have a current full driver licence at all times. If your licence is not in English, you must carry an official English translation or International Driver Permit (IDP) together with your original licence. Please be aware that most European licences don’t have their description fields in English and won’t be accepted without a translation document.

    Credit Card

    Please make sure you have a valid credit card or visa debit card is needed to hire with us as a bond is required on all hires. We will need to take an imprint of your card details at the time of pick up for the bond security. The applicable excess amount for your hire will be held as an authorisation on your card as security, and released at the end of your hire. We do not accept cash for the bond.

    Walk-ins

    If you have arranged to make your own way to our depot, you will find the depot address in your travel documents or on your branch locations page. Please call us freephone on 0800 656 564 for directions anytime.

    On departure

    Please allow sufficient time to call at the depot to drop your vehicle off to us and allow for time to inspect the vehicle and transfer time to the airport. Most international airlines require that you check in at least 2 hours before flight departure to complete formalities. If you have arranged an early drop off at the airport (prior to our opening hours), please confirm the details and instructions for the early drop off with Moto Car Rental when you pick up your vehicle.

  • On departure

    Please allow sufficient time to call at the depot to drop your vehicle off to us and allow for time to inspect the vehicle and transfer time to the airport. Most international airlines require that you check in at least 2 hours before flight departure to complete formalities. If you have arranged an early drop off at the airport (prior to our opening hours), please confirm the details and instructions for the early drop off with Moto Car Rental when you pick up your vehicle.

Hokitika Through the Eyes of Moto Customers



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