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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$21.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whanganui Downtown
161 London St
Drop-off information
Whanganui Downtown
161 London St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$21.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$21.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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
2
A/C
5
$24.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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
$25.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
$123.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:32 on 14.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Car rental prices in Whanganui
- Top 20 cities near Whanganui
- Top 20 locations near Whanganui
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whanganui and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Whanganui in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$76 per day
Average car rental length
1 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
$1.68 per liter or $6.36 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.81 per liter or $6.85 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Whanganui
- Palmerston Northfrom $27.97 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $29.54 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $14.97 per day153.1 km / 95.13 miles away
- Taupofrom $33.11 per day163.5 km / 101.59 miles away
- Napierfrom $28.14 per day167.4 km / 104.02 miles away
- Pictonfrom $29.48 per day170.5 km / 105.94 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $32.34 per day198.3 km / 123.22 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $24.71 per day212.7 km / 132.17 miles away
- Cambridge232.9 km / 144.72 miles away
- Rotoruafrom $33.11 per day234.2 km / 145.53 miles away
- Kawerau254 km / 157.83 miles away
- Taurangafrom $25.68 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Gisbornefrom $45.69 per day292.6 km / 181.81 miles away
- Aucklandfrom $7.45 per day329 km / 204.43 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom $37.84 per day353.7 km / 219.78 miles away
- Christchurchfrom $8.72 per day443 km / 275.27 miles away
- Kerikerifrom $47.16 per day531.4 km / 330.2 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $11.81 per day762.5 km / 473.8 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $23.16 per day770.4 km / 478.7 miles away
- Invercargillfrom $28.60 per day899.5 km / 558.92 miles away
Top 20 locations near Whanganui
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $27.97 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $29.54 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $31.54 per day146.3 km / 90.91 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $14.97 per day150.2 km / 93.33 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $17.68 per day153.1 km / 95.13 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $28.14 per day167.4 km / 104.02 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $24.71 per day212.7 km / 132.17 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $33.11 per day234.2 km / 145.53 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $25.68 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $7.45 per day329 km / 204.43 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $13.00 per day336 km / 208.78 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $12.74 per day338.5 km / 210.33 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $36.22 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $13.00 per day340.1 km / 211.33 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $12.97 per day345 km / 214.37 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $13.41 per day346.8 km / 215.49 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $37.84 per day353.7 km / 219.78 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $12.97 per day354.6 km / 220.34 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $8.72 per day443 km / 275.27 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $12.08 per day443.8 km / 275.76 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
3 rental locations
When to book in Whanganui and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Whanganui?
Car rental prices in Whanganui 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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $64 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Whanganui
$130
$65
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$118
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Whanganui is July (when prices average $118.21 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $118.21).
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 Whanganui?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Whanganui is July, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Whanganui by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Whanganui?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for one day, and in July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Whanganui
1
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$76
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
31
Top 3 suppliers in Whanganui in 2025
Thrifty
2 locations
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9.1
$31 - $172
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$73 - $129
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$73 - $129
per day
Most popular location
161 London St
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