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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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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
$40.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$38.59
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.
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.65
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 Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.90
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 RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$70.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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4x4
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.36
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
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
$109.40
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.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Whakatane Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Whakatane Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Whakatane Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$72 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
$1.62 per liter or $6.13 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.62 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
- Rotorua Airportfrom $30.79 per day56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $23.57 per day69.3 km / 43.06 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $63.61 per day69.5 km / 43.19 miles away
- Taupo Downtownfrom $40.63 per day112.2 km / 69.72 miles away
- Taupo Airportfrom $34.44 per day116.3 km / 72.27 miles away
- Gisborne Airportfrom $28.90 per day123.9 km / 76.99 miles away
- Gisborne Downtownfrom $71.20 per day126.9 km / 78.85 miles away
- Hamilton Airportfrom $25.16 per day139 km / 86.37 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $20.66 per day144.5 km / 89.79 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $37.86 per day171.4 km / 106.5 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $7.88 per day209.5 km / 130.18 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $27.51 per day212.5 km / 132.04 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $6.65 per day214 km / 132.97 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $8.59 per day215.8 km / 134.09 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $25.54 per day216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $7.70 per day218.8 km / 135.96 miles away
- Auckland Parnellfrom $26.85 per day223.6 km / 138.94 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $7.70 per day224.2 km / 139.31 miles away
- Auckland Hillcrestfrom $51.49 per day230.1 km / 142.98 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $7.88 per day232 km / 144.16 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 $68 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Whakatane Airport
$99
$50
$0
$57
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$90
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whakatane Airport is January — when rental costs average $57.41 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $90.40 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 suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $46 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
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
$72
Lowest daily price
$46
Total cars available
34
Top 2 suppliers at Whakatane Airport in 2026
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
$46–$159
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
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
$46–$159
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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