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Whakatane Airport (WHK), Whakatane, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
PLN 119.34
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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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
PLN 134.10
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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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
PLN 152.88
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
3
PLN 145.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
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
A/C
5
5
PLN 158.22
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
PLN 179.72
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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All-wheel drive
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Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
PLN 214.59
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
PLN 227.72
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
9
PLN 292.38
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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4x4
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Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
PLN 333.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota Hiace

or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
11
PLN 412.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:36 on 25/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationAirport infoTop 20 locations near Whakatane AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Whakatane Airport and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers at Whakatane Airport in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
PLN 261 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
PLN 6.09 per liter or PLN 23.05 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 5.49 per liter or PLN 20.78 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 6.59 per liter or PLN 24.95 per gallon

Airport info

Name
Whakatane Airport (WHK)
IATA
WHK
ICAO
NZWK
Overall rating
5.7 / 10
Getting to the airport
10
Check-in and departures
10
Terminal facilities
8.0
Wi-Fi
2.0
Restaurants and car rental services
2.0
Lounge
2.0

Top 20 locations near Whakatane Airport

  1. Rotorua Airportfrom PLN 116.02 per day
    56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
  2. Tauranga Airportfrom PLN 88.85 per day
    69.3 km / 43.06 miles away
  3. Tauranga Downtownfrom PLN 211.13 per day
    69.5 km / 43.19 miles away
  4. Taupo Downtownfrom PLN 153.12 per day
    112.2 km / 69.72 miles away
  5. Taupo Airportfrom PLN 129.75 per day
    116.3 km / 72.27 miles away
  6. Gisborne Airportfrom PLN 108.89 per day
    123.9 km / 76.99 miles away
  7. Gisborne Downtownfrom PLN 180.33 per day
    126.9 km / 78.85 miles away
  8. Hamilton Airportfrom PLN 103.79 per day
    139 km / 86.37 miles away
  9. Hamilton (Downtown)from PLN 77.84 per day
    144.5 km / 89.79 miles away
  10. Napier Airportfrom PLN 139.86 per day
    171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
  11. Auckland East Tamakifrom PLN 69.07 per day
    209.5 km / 130.18 miles away
  12. Waiheke Island Portfrom PLN 105.61 per day
    212.5 km / 132.04 miles away
  13. Auckland Airportfrom PLN 25.05 per day
    214 km / 132.97 miles away
  14. Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom PLN 69.24 per day
    215.8 km / 134.09 miles away
  15. Auckland Penrosefrom PLN 90.79 per day
    216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
  16. Auckland Onehungafrom PLN 66.04 per day
    218.8 km / 135.96 miles away
  17. Auckland Parnellfrom PLN 122.97 per day
    223.6 km / 138.94 miles away
  18. Auckland (Downtown)from PLN 63.58 per day
    224.2 km / 139.31 miles away
  19. Auckland Glenfieldfrom PLN 69.71 per day
    232 km / 144.16 miles away
  20. Auckland Hendersonfrom PLN 70.36 per day
    233.6 km / 145.15 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Hertz
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
B
Firefly
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1

When to book at Whakatane Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Whakatane Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Whakatane Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month December
A good deal PLN 245 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Whakatane Airport
PLN 376
PLN 188
PLN 0

PLN 217

in January

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

PLN 342

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whakatane Airport is January — when rental costs average PLN 217.01 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average PLN 341.75 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Whakatane Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Whakatane Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.

Monthly searches at Whakatane Airport 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

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Whakatane Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 7 days.

Average number of rental days at Whakatane Airport
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

🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest pricePLN 167 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

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
PLN 261
Lowest daily price
PLN 167
Total cars available
34

Top 2 suppliers at Whakatane Airport in 2026

Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
PLN 167–PLN 578
per day
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
+64073086155
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Firefly
Firefly
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
PLN 167–PLN 578
per day
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
073086155
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-20:00

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Highly recommended by our customers

Got what I needed
Got what I needed, all clear, great price on a 23 days one way rental.
Fred V.,
Jul 26, 2026
Great prices
Great prices. Very helpful staff.
Anna Galisz,
Jul 26, 2026
good price .
good price .
mohammed alshamsi,
Jul 26, 2026
easy transaction !
easy transaction !
Doron Davidovski,
Jul 26, 2026
good expierence
easy promissing convient
ITZHAK AHARONOVITZ,
Jul 26, 2026
Quick simple and accurate
Quick simple and accurate
Ariel Warszawski,
Jul 26, 2026
Easy processing ~~for Re-Booking and quick RE-funded
Easy processing ~~
MYONG YI,
Jul 26, 2026
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Nicholas Galaviz,
Jul 26, 2026
easy
it was easy, quick, clear.
Karine Mansour,
Jul 26, 2026
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Oliver,
Jul 26, 2026
Good service, all information is clear
Car was that we expect, good and clean
Laurynas Muraskovas,
Jul 25, 2026
Customer support did a great job fixing…
Customer support did a great job fixing a problem with the rent company
Ariel Nir,
Jul 25, 2026
The prices and selection were very good.
The prices and selection were very good.
Rick,
Jul 25, 2026
Good booking process.
Good booking process.
John Hnit,
Jul 25, 2026
Easy to book
Easy to book , value for money , trusted hire company on site at the airport
customer,
Jul 25, 2026
Good price
Good price, no deposit, no hidden fees, insurance covers whole external damage. No s...
Patrik Z,
Jul 25, 2026
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