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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
SEK 512.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 621.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 522.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
SEK 537.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 634.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 640.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 644.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 653.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 654.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 674.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 834.45
per day
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
SEK 838.81
per day
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
SEK 886.31
per day
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
SEK 890.14
per day
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
SEK 1,082.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
SEK 1,110.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
SEK 1,147.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:53 on 02/11/26. 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 Whangarei
- Top 20 locations near Whangarei
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whangarei and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
SEK 813 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
SEK 15.33 per liter or SEK 58.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
SEK 13.73 per liter or SEK 51.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
SEK 16.48 per liter or SEK 62.38 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Whangarei
- Kerikerifrom SEK 440.00 per day63.3 km / 39.33 miles away
- Aucklandfrom SEK 81.80 per day131.2 km / 81.52 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom SEK 570.42 per day133.8 km / 83.14 miles away
- Taurangafrom SEK 303.12 per day272.9 km / 169.57 miles away
- Rotoruafrom SEK 682.23 per day318.2 km / 197.72 miles away
- Whakatanefrom SEK 905.30 per day343.3 km / 213.32 miles away
- Taupofrom SEK 372.54 per day364.2 km / 226.3 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom SEK 443.40 per day371 km / 230.53 miles away
- Gisbornefrom SEK 394.01 per day463 km / 287.69 miles away
- Whanganuifrom SEK 435.73 per day472.4 km / 293.54 miles away
- Napierfrom SEK 862.37 per day472.6 km / 293.66 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom SEK 495.63 per day526.8 km / 327.34 miles away
- Pictonfrom SEK 1,218.05 per day618.8 km / 384.5 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom SEK 176.42 per day621 km / 385.87 miles away
- Nelsonfrom SEK 472.09 per day627 km / 389.6 miles away
- Blenheimfrom SEK 494.97 per day644.3 km / 400.35 miles away
- Christchurchfrom SEK 72.38 per day879.9 km / 546.74 miles away
- Timaru998.6 km / 620.5 miles away
- Queenstownfrom SEK 145.21 per day1,136.2 km / 706 miles away
- Dunedinfrom SEK 510.74 per day1,173.3 km / 729.05 miles away
Top 20 locations near Whangarei
- Whangarei Airportfrom SEK 512.93 per day6.1 km / 3.79 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom SEK 264.68 per day122.7 km / 76.24 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom SEK 264.68 per day130.6 km / 81.15 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from SEK 223.07 per day131.2 km / 81.52 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom SEK 570.42 per day131.8 km / 81.9 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom SEK 278.37 per day139.2 km / 86.49 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom SEK 258.22 per day139.4 km / 86.62 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom SEK 603.17 per day140 km / 86.99 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom SEK 266.87 per day144.5 km / 89.79 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom SEK 81.80 per day148.5 km / 92.27 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom SEK 303.12 per day273.4 km / 169.88 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom SEK 682.23 per day319 km / 198.22 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom SEK 443.40 per day365.3 km / 226.99 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom SEK 862.37 per day472.6 km / 293.66 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom SEK 495.63 per day523.4 km / 325.23 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom SEK 243.11 per day617.1 km / 383.45 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from SEK 877.37 per day621 km / 385.87 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom SEK 176.42 per day624.3 km / 387.92 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom SEK 472.09 per day627 km / 389.6 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom SEK 72.38 per day876.3 km / 544.51 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
4 rental locations
When to book in Whangarei and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Whangarei?
Car rental prices in Whangarei 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 | ||
| Average price SEK 454 | A good deal SEK 738 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Whangarei
SEK 1,039
SEK 519
SEK 0
SEK 589
in January
Jan
SEK 944
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
SEK 591
in November
Nov
SEK 324
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Whangarei is December (when prices average SEK 324.36 per day). This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average SEK 944.17).
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 Whangarei?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Whangarei is February, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Whangarei by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Whangarei?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in November, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Whangarei
17
8
0
4 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
15 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | SEK 513 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during December, starting at SEK 324 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at SEK 944. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Whangarei is February, while the least popular month is December.
Whangarei hosts: Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
SEK 813
Lowest daily price
SEK 513
Total cars available
45
Top 4 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026
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
SEK 513–SEK 1,611
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
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
9.2
SEK 522–SEK 1,123
per day
Most popular location
Handforth St, Onerahi
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
SEK 538–SEK 2,009
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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