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    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    $30.22
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    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
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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 11:08 on 16/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    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 Penrosefrom $59.47 per day
      216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
    8. Auckland Onehungafrom $14.37 per day
      218.8 km / 135.96 miles away
    9. Auckland (Downtown)from $14.78 per day
      224.2 km / 139.31 miles away
    10. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $14.75 per day
      232 km / 144.16 miles away
    11. Auckland Hendersonfrom $14.71 per day
      233.6 km / 145.15 miles away
    12. New Plymouth Airportfrom $30.95 per day
      267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
    13. Whangarei Airportfrom $62.25 per day
      330.4 km / 205.3 miles away
    14. Wellington (Downtown)from $25.47 per day
      417.4 km / 259.36 miles away
    15. Wellington Airportfrom $20.42 per day
      419.3 km / 260.54 miles away
    16. Nelson Airportfrom $27.55 per day
      490.7 km / 304.91 miles away
    17. 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

    Ok pefect
    Fast and clean
    Tomasz Mejka,
    17 Nov 2025
    workflow was smooth and effective.
    workflow was smooth and effective.
    Narayan Behera,
    17 Nov 2025
    Have a good price for a big car.
    Have a good price for a big car.
    David Gonzalo Vela Munoz,
    17 Nov 2025
    Price
    Thank you for the easy reservation
    levent akceli,
    17 Nov 2025
    Ease of booking
    Ease of booking and no. of options
    Rajiv Aggarwal,
    17 Nov 2025
    Excelente & very easy
    Excelente & very easy. Thanks.
    Jose Francisco Alvarado Castro,
    17 Nov 2025
    Good so far!
    Good so far!
    Jo,
    17 Nov 2025
    booking process very straight forward
    booking process very straight forward
    customer,
    17 Nov 2025
    It was amazing!
    It was amazing!
    Ilaria Del Re,
    17 Nov 2025
    Absolutely good and quick process
    Absolutely good and quick process. Thanks
    NS,
    17 Nov 2025
    It wis really gid
    It wis really gid
    james wilson,
    17 Nov 2025
    Ease of use and great prices
    Ease of use and great prices
    Steven Dey,
    17 Nov 2025
    Extremely easy to select the right car…
    Extremely easy to select the right car to rent an d easy to do the final booking.
    Germain Morneau,
    17 Nov 2025
    Easy to book
    Easy to book
    Stuart Harland,
    17 Nov 2025
    Easy service
    Easy service
    Jason,
    17 Nov 2025
    Easy and was helpful
    Easy and was helpful
    Bernice Spezzano,
    17 Nov 2025
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