Car Rental at Whangarei Airport

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Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, New Zealand
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$48.14 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$70.34 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$85.40 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$86.14 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$125.73 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$130.12 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$58.01 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$66.84 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:45 AM on 6/26/25. 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
$84 per 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
$1.70 per liter or $6.43 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.71 per liter or $6.46 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 9.2
  • Terminal facilities 7.1
  • Wi-Fi 5.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
  • Lounge 6.6

Whangarei Airport (WRE)

  • IATA: WRE
  • ICAO: NZWR
  • Name: Whangarei Airport (WRE)
  • Distance from city: 4.3 miles / 7 km

Top 20 locations near Whangarei Airport

  1. Auckland Glenfield from $11.66 per day
    117.2 km / 72.8 miles away
  2. Auckland Henderson from $11.25 per day
    125.3 km / 77.9 miles away
  3. Downtown from $12.45 per day
    125.6 km / 78 miles away
  4. Waiheke Island Port from $38.03 per day
    125.9 km / 78.2 miles away
  5. Auckland Mount Wellington from $11.37 per day
    133.5 km / 83 miles away
  6. Auckland Onehunga from $11.02 per day
    133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from $27.12 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamaki from $11.28 per day
    138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
  9. Auckland Airport from $6.30 per day
    143 km / 88.9 miles away
  10. Tauranga Airport from $26.26 per day
    267.4 km / 166.2 miles away
  11. Rotorua Airport from $33.86 per day
    313 km / 194.5 miles away
  12. New Plymouth Airport from $29.55 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  13. Napier Airport from $28.73 per day
    466.7 km / 290 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from $29.55 per day
    518.1 km / 321.9 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $29.64 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  16. Downtown from $18.44 per day
    616.1 km / 382.8 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $20.08 per day
    619.5 km / 384.9 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from $26.68 per day
    623.1 km / 387.2 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from $8.08 per day
    872.4 km / 542.1 miles away
  20. Downtown from $10.74 per day
    876 km / 544.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Whangarei Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Whangarei 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 Whangarei Airport
January
February
$154.86
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
$60.05
October
$47.66
November
$143.11
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport is November — when rental costs average $47.66 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $154.86 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 Whangarei Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Whangarei Airport
January
February
8
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
2
October
9
November
4
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Whangarei Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Whangarei Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
171%
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
114%
October
57%
November
57%
December

Car rental information

Lowest price $48 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$83.85
Lowest daily price
$48.14
Total cars available
55

Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+640800737070
Handforth St, Onerahi
$73 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
$70 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
6494387292
Terminal Building
$48 - $67
Working hours
Mon:
19:30 - 20:30
Tue:
19:30 - 20:30
Wed:
19:30 - 20:30
Thu:
19:30 - 20:30
Fri:
19:30 - 20:30
Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
19:30 - 20:30
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
$48 - $67
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 3, 2025
Just very quick and easy
Just very quick and easy. Also very clear about any extra costs like insurance and baby extras
Daniel Hewitt
Jul 3, 2025
It was a great thank you
It was a great experience. I hope it will be the same when receiving it.
Abdelali Chahlaf
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent and reliable
Excellent and reliable, repeat customer.
Michael Boni
Jul 3, 2025
Quick and efficient
Good price and quick at finding the best deal. Beat all other deals such as on Priceline or Expedia by a lot.
Laura
Jul 3, 2025
Easy to book with them
Easy to book with them. Found them to offer the seemingly best prices although the Car Suppliers (the actual rental company) were fairly limited. To be honest, the reviews of the Car Suppliers don't match up on any review sites. Some get good reviews on one site but terrible reviews on another site. Not sure how that works. Maybe on the big Ggle the reviews are more localised? Not sure. DiscoverCars could further improve booking by splitting the luggage into large and medium categories, but overall the experience is very good
D. Lippemer
Jul 3, 2025
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was…Value trust—turning a policy exception into a loyalty-building moment.
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was exceptional due to their transparency and flexibility in resolving issues. Despite their policy typically not allowing refunds after the rental period ends, they promptly honored my request when I contacted them immediately and processed a "goodwill refund" within days. This level of care is rare among rental companies and shows genuine respect for customers! 1. Proactive Customer Support: - Lightning-fast response (my issue was resolved the same day I picked up the car). - Flexibility in adapting policies for special circumstances. 2. Reliability: - They deliver on promises . 3. Outstanding Staff: - Marco was wonderful! - He listened attentively and didn’t just say "it’s against policy" – he actively sought a solution. - His approach was kind, professional, and reassuring. Final Thoughts: DiscoverCars.com sets high standards for customer care. Employees like Marco are why they excel. If you want a company that values your time and money while handling tough situations professionally – this is it!
Nader
Jul 3, 2025
Good for reservations
Good for reservations
Sarah Roox
Jul 3, 2025
Very Good and easy
Very Good and easy
kunde
Jul 3, 2025
Website Easy & Efficient
Website is extremely easy to navigate and book cars.
C&J
Jul 3, 2025
Easy booking process
Site was simple to navigate and the booking was straightforward.
Stephen Taku
Jul 3, 2025
God website
God website. No problems to hire a car from this car rental. Fair price.
Petter Kjaernes
Jul 3, 2025
Easy process
Easy process
Angel Fuentes
Jul 3, 2025
Full coverage claimed without hassle
Claimed the refund for the damage charges under the full coverage policy! Mostafa from customer service assisted with the claim and handled the case very efficiently. The booking was straightforward though their website, it allows you to compare different rental providers easily.
Zhan Keith Tay
Jul 3, 2025
Very fast and easy
Very fast and easy
Nick
Jul 3, 2025
Great experience
Great experience
Guilherme Marinho Carletti
Jul 3, 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use
Stan

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