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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$61.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$74.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$79.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$84.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$87.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$91.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$100.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$106.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$202.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:09 on 20/10/26. 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
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 11, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.61 per liter or $6.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.62 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Whanganui
- Palmerston Northfrom $65.80 per day67 km / 41.63 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $30.70 per day128.8 km / 80.03 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $15.46 per day153.4 km / 95.32 miles away
- Napierfrom $72.52 per day164.1 km / 101.97 miles away
- Taupofrom $37.06 per day164.3 km / 102.09 miles away
- Pictonfrom $37.11 per day174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $25.48 per day198.4 km / 123.28 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $30.27 per day216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
- Rotoruafrom $47.69 per day225 km / 139.81 miles away
- Taurangafrom $28.61 per day271.2 km / 168.52 miles away
- Whakatanefrom $43.25 per day276.7 km / 171.93 miles away
- Gisbornefrom $40.51 per day292 km / 181.44 miles away
- Aucklandfrom $8.54 per day344.1 km / 213.81 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom $102.14 per day349.9 km / 217.42 miles away
- Christchurchfrom $7.52 per day447.4 km / 278 miles away
- Whangareifrom $73.34 per day472.4 km / 293.54 miles away
- Kerikerifrom $44.78 per day529.1 km / 328.77 miles away
- Timaru586.8 km / 364.62 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $25.48 per day757.9 km / 470.94 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $7.97 per day766.6 km / 476.34 miles away
Top 20 locations near Whanganui
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $65.80 per day64.4 km / 40.02 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $30.70 per day127.3 km / 79.1 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $24.18 per day149.5 km / 92.89 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $19.73 per day153.4 km / 95.32 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $15.46 per day156.2 km / 97.06 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $72.52 per day164.1 km / 101.97 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $30.27 per day216.4 km / 134.46 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $47.69 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $28.61 per day270.6 km / 168.14 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.54 per day326.3 km / 202.75 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $24.35 per day333.2 km / 207.04 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $23.53 per day335.8 km / 208.66 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.88 per day335.9 km / 208.72 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.41 per day337.3 km / 209.59 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $24.01 per day342.4 km / 212.76 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $20.68 per day344.1 km / 213.81 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $102.14 per day350.8 km / 217.98 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $24.01 per day351.9 km / 218.66 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $7.52 per day446.7 km / 277.57 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $12.36 per day447.4 km / 278 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
4 rental locations
B
Whanganui (Downtown)
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 monthJuly | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $57 | A good deal $52 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Whanganui
$86
$43
$0
$76
in January
Jan
$78
in February
Feb
Mar
$35
in April
Apr
May
Jun
$23
in July
Jul
Aug
$30
in September
Sep
$28
in October
Oct
$48
in November
Nov
$33
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Whanganui is July (when prices average $23.15 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $77.77).
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
2.3
1.2
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
2.1 times in November
Nov
1.7 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 July, the average renter keeps their car for 18 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Whanganui
20
10
0
1 day in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
18 days in July
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 11, 2026)
When is the best time to rent a car in Whanganui?
Prices are lowest during July, starting at $23 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at $78. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Whanganui is November, while the least popular month is April.
What car rental companies are available in Whanganui?
Whanganui hosts: Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Is it cheaper to rent a car at Whanganui Airport (WAG) or in Downtown Whanganui?
Picking up a rental car at Whanganui Airport (WAG) is typically 6.00% more expensive than in Downtown Whanganui due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
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
$66
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
85
Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.0
Excellent
1 rating
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Thrifty
2 locations
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$45–$164
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$48–$204
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
8.3
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
Most popular location
161 London St
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