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Whanganui, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
€31.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Nissan Note

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
€21.87
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
4x4

Isuzu D-Max

or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
€36.25
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
€18.18
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Toyota Estima 2000-2005

or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
4
€32.93
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
€37.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
€40.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
€43.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
€44.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
€45.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
€46.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
€49.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
€50.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
€53.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
€57.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
€59.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Hiace

or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
17
€62.42
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
18
€63.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
19
€66.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
20
€77.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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
4x4
Online check-in

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
€126.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
22
€126.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:16 on 06/07/26. 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 informationTop 20 cities near WhanganuiTop 20 locations near WhanganuiMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Whanganui and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
€74 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
€1.41 per liter or €5.34 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.28 per liter or €4.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.53 per liter or €5.79 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Whanganui

  1. Palmerston Northfrom €38.22 per day
    67 km / 41.63 miles away
  2. New Plymouthfrom €36.02 per day
    128.8 km / 80.03 miles away
  3. Wellingtonfrom €14.34 per day
    153.4 km / 95.32 miles away
  4. Napierfrom €33.65 per day
    164.1 km / 101.97 miles away
  5. Taupofrom €31.57 per day
    164.3 km / 102.09 miles away
  6. Pictonfrom €22.39 per day
    174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
  7. Blenheimfrom €22.24 per day
    198.4 km / 123.28 miles away
  8. Nelsonfrom €22.24 per day
    216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
  9. Rotoruafrom €25.85 per day
    225 km / 139.81 miles away
  10. Hamiltonfrom €17.64 per day
    239.7 km / 148.94 miles away
  11. Taurangafrom €19.04 per day
    271.2 km / 168.52 miles away
  12. Whakatanefrom €39.59 per day
    276.7 km / 171.93 miles away
  13. Gisbornefrom €38.07 per day
    292 km / 181.44 miles away
  14. Aucklandfrom €6.06 per day
    344.1 km / 213.81 miles away
  15. Waiheke Islandfrom €23.90 per day
    349.9 km / 217.42 miles away
  16. Greymouthfrom €18.41 per day
    425.8 km / 264.58 miles away
  17. Christchurchfrom €5.79 per day
    447.4 km / 278 miles away
  18. Hokitika
    459.1 km / 285.27 miles away
  19. Whangareifrom €35.29 per day
    472.4 km / 293.54 miles away
  20. Kerikerifrom €39.29 per day
    529.1 km / 328.77 miles away

Top 20 locations near Whanganui

  1. Whanganui Airportfrom €25.42 per day
    3.8 km / 2.36 miles away
  2. Palmerston North Airportfrom €38.22 per day
    64.4 km / 40.02 miles away
  3. New Plymouth Airportfrom €36.02 per day
    127.3 km / 79.1 miles away
  4. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €21.85 per day
    149.5 km / 92.89 miles away
  5. Wellington (Downtown)from €21.69 per day
    153.4 km / 95.32 miles away
  6. Wellington Airportfrom €14.34 per day
    156.2 km / 97.06 miles away
  7. Taupo Airportfrom €31.57 per day
    159.7 km / 99.23 miles away
  8. Napier Airportfrom €33.65 per day
    164.1 km / 101.97 miles away
  9. Taupo Downtownfrom €34.70 per day
    164.3 km / 102.09 miles away
  10. Picton (Downtown)from €22.39 per day
    174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
  11. Picton Ferry Portfrom €43.93 per day
    174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
  12. Blenheim Airportfrom €22.24 per day
    202 km / 125.52 miles away
  13. Nelson Airportfrom €22.24 per day
    216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
  14. Rotorua Airportfrom €25.85 per day
    230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
  15. Hamilton Airportfrom €23.30 per day
    231.4 km / 143.79 miles away
  16. Hamilton (Downtown)from €17.64 per day
    239.7 km / 148.94 miles away
  17. Tauranga Airportfrom €19.04 per day
    270.6 km / 168.14 miles away
  18. Tauranga Downtownfrom €58.31 per day
    271.2 km / 168.52 miles away
  19. Whakatane Airportfrom €39.69 per day
    275.6 km / 171.25 miles away
  20. Gisborne Airportfrom €38.07 per day
    289.1 km / 179.64 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

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Whanganui Airport (WAG)
4 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 monthDecember Most expensive month February
A good deal €47 Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals Cheapest car type SUVs
Average rental costs per day in Whanganui
€76
€38
€0

€68

in January

Jan

€69

in February

Feb
Mar

€31

in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

€32

in September

Sep
Oct

€35

in November

Nov

€29

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Whanganui is December (when prices average €29.23 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average €69.22).

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 November, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Whanganui by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0

0.8 times in January

Jan

1.2 times in February

Feb
Mar

0.4 times in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep
Oct

1.6 times in November

Nov

1.6 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Whanganui?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental days in Whanganui
15
8
0

1 day in January

Jan

2 days in February

Feb
Mar

4 days in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

2 days in September

Sep
Oct

2 days in November

Nov

14 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersRite Price Rentals, Thrifty
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs, small cars, vans
🤑 Lowest price€25 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierRite Price Rentals

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€74
Lowest daily price
€25
Total cars available
92

Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026

Rite Price Rentals
1 location
Rite Price Rentals
9.0
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
€25–€87
per day
Most popular location
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
€44–€149
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
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
€63–€181
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
Firefly
8.3
Very 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
€63–€181
per day
Most popular location
161 London St

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