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    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    $30.23
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Stonic
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    $33.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    3
    $36.43
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Seltos
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    $37.86
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    $40.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    $46.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    $70.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:24 on 14/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near WhakataneTop 20 locations near WhakataneCar rental informationCar rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +64
    Average car rental price
    $59 per day
    Speed limit within town
    30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average gas price
    $1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.70 per liter or $6.44 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Whakatane

    1. Rotoruafrom $33.49 per day
      56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
    2. Taurangafrom $24.97 per day
      69.3 km / 43.06 miles away
    3. Taupofrom $30.13 per day
      116.3 km / 72.27 miles away
    4. Gisbornefrom $39.81 per day
      123.9 km / 76.99 miles away
    5. Napierfrom $29.92 per day
      171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
    6. Waiheke Islandfrom $42.12 per day
      212.5 km / 132.04 miles away
    7. Aucklandfrom $8.49 per day
      214 km / 132.97 miles away
    8. New Plymouthfrom $30.95 per day
      267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
    9. Whanganuifrom $24.39 per day
      279.4 km / 173.61 miles away
    10. Palmerston Northfrom $28.18 per day
      289.2 km / 179.7 miles away
    11. Whangareifrom $62.25 per day
      330.4 km / 205.3 miles away
    12. Kerikerifrom $44.83 per day
      399.4 km / 248.18 miles away
    13. Wellingtonfrom $20.42 per day
      419.3 km / 260.54 miles away
    14. Pictonfrom $37.15 per day
      449.3 km / 279.18 miles away
    15. Blenheimfrom $29.78 per day
      476.7 km / 296.21 miles away
    16. Nelsonfrom $27.55 per day
      490.7 km / 304.91 miles away
    17. Christchurchfrom $9.98 per day
      720.1 km / 447.45 miles away
    18. Queenstownfrom $7.27 per day
      1,041.4 km / 647.1 miles away
    19. Dunedinfrom $28.92 per day
      1,048 km / 651.2 miles away
    20. Invercargillfrom $39.34 per day
      1,178.8 km / 732.47 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Whakatane

    1. Rotorua Airportfrom $33.49 per day
      56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
    2. Tauranga Airportfrom $24.97 per day
      69.3 km / 43.06 miles away
    3. Napier Airportfrom $29.92 per day
      171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
    4. Auckland East Tamakifrom $14.78 per day
      209.5 km / 130.18 miles away
    5. Waiheke Island Portfrom $42.12 per day
      212.5 km / 132.04 miles away
    6. Auckland Airportfrom $8.49 per day
      214 km / 132.97 miles away
    7. Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $14.78 per day
      215.8 km / 134.09 miles away
    8. Auckland Penrosefrom $59.47 per day
      216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
    9. Auckland Onehungafrom $14.37 per day
      218.8 km / 135.96 miles away
    10. Auckland (Downtown)from $14.78 per day
      224.2 km / 139.31 miles away
    11. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $14.75 per day
      232 km / 144.16 miles away
    12. Auckland Hendersonfrom $14.71 per day
      233.6 km / 145.15 miles away
    13. New Plymouth Airportfrom $30.95 per day
      267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
    14. Palmerston North Airportfrom $28.18 per day
      289.2 km / 179.7 miles away
    15. Whangarei Airportfrom $62.25 per day
      330.4 km / 205.3 miles away
    16. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $27.41 per day
      413.8 km / 257.12 miles away
    17. Wellington (Downtown)from $25.47 per day
      417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
    18. Wellington Airportfrom $20.42 per day
      419.3 km / 260.54 miles away
    19. Nelson Airportfrom $27.55 per day
      490.7 km / 304.91 miles away
    20. Christchurch Airportfrom $9.98 per day
      720.1 km / 447.45 miles away

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🤑 Lowest price$42 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    $59
    Lowest daily price
    $42
    Total cars available
    21

    Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2025

    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    8.5
    Excellent
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    $42 - $133
    per day
    Most popular location
    72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
    Firefly
    2 locations
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    $42 - $133
    per day
    Most popular location
    72 Mcalister St

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Nine Years of Smooth Car Rentals
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    Alicia Vera Garcia,
    15 Nov 2025
    CLEAR AND CHEAP
    CLEAR AND CHEAP
    Dror Ginatt,
    15 Nov 2025
    Very easy to book the car.
    Very easy to book the car.
    Walter Whittaker,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good price and clear requirements
    Good price and clear requirements
    Moutaz,
    15 Nov 2025
    Very good 😊
    Have a good price and very easy
    Mahmoud Yasin,
    15 Nov 2025
    Only about booking
    Only about booking, let's see the rest...
    Pedro Silva,
    15 Nov 2025
    Easy to rent a car
    Easy to rent a car, secure payment
    Ismet Ademi,
    15 Nov 2025
    Fantastic experience with Customer Service
    It was an easy process to make a booking with Discovercars but shortly after that i ...
    Kamalpreet Khorana,
    15 Nov 2025
    The system is very easy to use and to…
    The system is very easy to use and to fill out the form.
    Real Dufour,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good booking experience
    Good booking experience
    Matthew,
    15 Nov 2025
    Top 👍🏼
    Fantastique
    DAVID DAMIAO,
    15 Nov 2025
    It seemed easy
    It seemed easy, Bruh.
    Chris Amato,
    15 Nov 2025
    Great company
    Great company
    Luigi Torchia,
    15 Nov 2025
    simple and easy
    simple and easy
    Melanie Gauthier,
    15 Nov 2025
    It was so easy to book the hire car…
    It was so easy to book the hire car very happy and that you can cancel up to 48 hour...
    Samantha Waterman,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good and then some
    Good and then some
    Matthew Quinn,
    15 Nov 2025
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