Car Rental at Whanganui Airport

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Whanganui Airport, Whanganui, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$29.77 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$35.72 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$174.33 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$30.67 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:34 AM on 7/7/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$68 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
$1.67 per liter or $6.31 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.56 per liter or $5.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.81 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • 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

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

  • IATA: WAG
  • ICAO: NZWU
  • Name: Whanganui Airport (WAG)

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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.
Average rental costs per day at Whanganui Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
$119.42
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whanganui Airport is July — when rental costs average $119.42 per day. This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $119.42 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.

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 July the average rental period is 1 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Whanganui Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
1
July
August
September
October
November
December

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 July, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Whanganui Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
April
May
June
100%
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price $30 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$67.62
Lowest daily price
$29.77
Total cars available
10

Top 3 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+640800737070
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
$30 - $174
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
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+64063487624
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
$34 - $56
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
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
063487624
Airport Rd
$34 - $56
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed:
08:30 - 17:00
Thu:
08:30 - 17:00
Fri:
08:30 - 17:00
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