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Nissan Note
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$26.39
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
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$43.41
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
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$22.02
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
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
3
A/C
4
$39.49
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 Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
$74.41
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:50 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- 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 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$85 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
$1.66 per liter or $6.28 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.50 per liter or $5.68 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.79 per liter or $6.78 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
IATA
WAG
ICAO
NZWU
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
10
Check-in and departures
10
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 $38.40 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $39.29 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $65.81 per day146.3 km / 90.91 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $32.85 per day150.2 km / 93.33 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $32.21 per day153.1 km / 95.13 miles away
- Taupo Airportfrom $48.83 per day163.5 km / 101.59 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $54.35 per day167.4 km / 104.02 miles away
- Taupo Downtownfrom $40.61 per day168 km / 104.39 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from $64.01 per day170.5 km / 105.94 miles away
- Picton Ferry Portfrom $92.86 per day170.5 km / 105.94 miles away
- Blenheim Airportfrom $62.25 per day198.3 km / 123.22 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $39.82 per day212.7 km / 132.17 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $43.37 per day234.2 km / 145.53 miles away
- Hamilton Airportfrom $28.22 per day234.5 km / 145.71 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $24.78 per day242.8 km / 150.87 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $39.14 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $148.43 per day274.8 km / 170.75 miles away
- Whakatane Airportfrom $148.77 per day279.4 km / 173.61 miles away
- Gisborne Airportfrom $44.56 per day292.6 km / 181.81 miles away
- Gisborne Downtownfrom $102.62 per day295.5 km / 183.62 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Rite Price Rentals
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
B
Thrifty
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
C
Hertz
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
D
Firefly
Airport Rd
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 monthDecember | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $50 | A good deal $57 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day at Whanganui Airport
$88
$44
$0
$78
in January
Jan
$80
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$36
in September
Sep
Oct
$40
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whanganui Airport is December — when rental costs average $33.63 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $79.64 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 November, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Whanganui Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.5
0.8
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
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 December the average rental period is 14 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Whanganui Airport
15
8
0
1 day in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 2 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$85
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
52
Top 4 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
9.0
Outstanding
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$31–$104
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
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$64–$192
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
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$67–$223
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
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$67–$223
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
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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