Car Rental at Whanganui Airport
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Nissan Note
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$24.55
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$46.53
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
Kia Seltos
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$50.57
per day
8.6
Very good
No ratings yet
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$54.61
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
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Toyota Hilux
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$71.55
per day
8.6
Very good
No ratings yet
Skoda Kodiaq
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
$82.18
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Hiace
or similar
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
$104.51
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$30.69
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:48 PM on 10/19/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Whanganui Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Whanganui Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$58 per day
Average car rental length
2 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
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.76 per liter or $6.66 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
IATA
WAG
ICAO
NZWU
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
10.0
Check-in and departures
10.0
Terminal facilities
5.3
Wi-Fi
7.3
Restaurants and car rental services
5.3
Lounge
5.3
Top 20 locations near Whanganui Airport
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $28.36 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $31.15 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $27.58 per day146.3 km / 90.91 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $25.63 per day150.2 km / 93.33 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $20.55 per day153.1 km / 95.13 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $30.11 per day167.4 km / 104.02 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.72 per day212.7 km / 132.17 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $33.70 per day234.2 km / 145.53 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $25.13 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.54 per day329 km / 204.43 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $14.87 per day336 km / 208.78 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $14.47 per day338.5 km / 210.33 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $59.85 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $14.87 per day340.1 km / 211.33 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $14.80 per day345 km / 214.37 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $14.87 per day346.8 km / 215.49 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $42.38 per day353.7 km / 219.78 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $14.84 per day354.6 km / 220.34 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $10.05 per day443 km / 275.27 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $11.74 per day443.8 km / 275.76 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
B
Hertz
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
C
Firefly
Airport Rd
D
Rite Price Rentals
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
When to book at Whanganui Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Whanganui Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Whanganui 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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $44 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Whanganui Airport
$40
$20
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$37
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whanganui Airport is September — when rental costs average $36.79 per day. This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $36.79 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 Whanganui Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Whanganui Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Whanganui Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Whanganui Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 2 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Whanganui Airport
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $25 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$25
Total cars available
43
Top 4 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2025
Thrifty
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
$48 - $165
per day
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Hertz
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
$47 - $128
per day
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
+64063487624
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Firefly
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$47 - $128
per day
Airport Rd
063487624
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Rite Price Rentals
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$25 - $105
per day
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
+64063487384
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
09:00-13:59
Sun
09:00-13:59
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