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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
Drop-off information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$102.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$97.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
Drop-off information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$110.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$120.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$122.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:18 on 31/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Whakatane
- Top 20 locations near Whakatane
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whakatane and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$68 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
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
$1.56 per liter or $5.91 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.34 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.69 per liter or $6.40 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Whakatane
- Rotoruafrom $44.66 per day68 km / 42.25 miles away
- Taurangafrom $28.68 per day76.8 km / 47.72 miles away
- Taupofrom $37.96 per day114 km / 70.84 miles away
- Gisbornefrom $40.15 per day119.8 km / 74.44 miles away
- Napierfrom $71.84 per day168.3 km / 104.58 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom $51.15 per day216.9 km / 134.78 miles away
- Aucklandfrom $8.46 per day231.4 km / 143.79 miles away
- Whanganuifrom $61.50 per day276.7 km / 171.93 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $40.78 per day281.7 km / 175.04 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom $38.83 per day291.5 km / 181.13 miles away
- Whangareifrom $72.66 per day343.3 km / 213.32 miles away
- Kerikerifrom $44.37 per day406.2 km / 252.4 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $9.90 per day417.2 km / 259.24 miles away
- Pictonfrom $119.73 per day450 km / 279.62 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $25.24 per day473.1 km / 293.97 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $27.18 per day492.2 km / 305.84 miles away
- Christchurchfrom $8.89 per day720.3 km / 447.57 miles away
- Timaru862.2 km / 535.75 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $27.18 per day1,031.5 km / 640.94 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $11.11 per day1,043.1 km / 648.15 miles away
Top 20 locations near Whakatane
- Rotorua Airportfrom $44.66 per day61.4 km / 38.15 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $28.68 per day76.5 km / 47.53 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $71.84 per day168.3 km / 104.58 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $24.15 per day216.7 km / 134.65 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $51.15 per day219.6 km / 136.45 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.46 per day221.3 km / 137.51 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.32 per day223 km / 138.57 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.46 per day223.6 km / 138.94 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $23.45 per day226 km / 140.43 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $22.72 per day231.4 km / 143.79 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $23.93 per day239.2 km / 148.63 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $23.93 per day240.9 km / 149.69 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $40.78 per day271.4 km / 168.64 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $38.83 per day288.6 km / 179.33 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $72.66 per day337.3 km / 209.59 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $29.81 per day413.6 km / 257 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $22.20 per day417.2 km / 259.24 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $9.90 per day419 km / 260.35 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.18 per day492.2 km / 305.84 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $8.89 per day720.3 km / 447.57 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
2 rental locations
When to book in Whakatane and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Whakatane?
Car rental prices in Whakatane vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $75 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Whakatane
$97
$49
$0
$56
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$88
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Whakatane is January (when prices average $56.06 per day). This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $88.29).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Whakatane?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Whakatane is January, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Whakatane by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Whakatane?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Whakatane
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $56 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $88. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Whakatane is January, while the least popular month is January.
Whakatane hosts: Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$68
Lowest daily price
$43
Total cars available
18
Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026
Hertz
2 locations
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$43–$122
per day
Most popular location
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Firefly
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
72 Mcalister St
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