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    Hyundai i30
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    €29.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Terminal Building
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    Kia Seltos
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    €33.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Handforth St, Onerahi
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    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Handforth St, Onerahi
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    €33.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    €36.20
    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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    Low deposit
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    €36.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    €37.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    €39.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    €40.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    Terminal Building
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    9
    €41.65
    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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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    €80.37
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Toyota Hilux
    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    11
    €83.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Low deposit
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationMost popular types of rental carAirport infoTop 20 locations near Whangarei AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?Car rental informationCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +64
    Average car rental price
    €65 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
    €1.41 per liter or €5.34 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €1.26 per liter or €4.77 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.52 per liter or €5.75 per gallon

    Airport info

    Name
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    IATA
    WRE
    ICAO
    NZWR
    Distance from city
    4.3 miles / 7 km
    Overall rating
    7.2 / 10
    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

    Top 20 locations near Whangarei Airport

    1. Auckland Glenfieldfrom €11.18 per day
      117.2 km / 72.82 miles away
    2. Auckland Hendersonfrom €11.18 per day
      125.3 km / 77.86 miles away
    3. Auckland (Downtown)from €11.56 per day
      125.6 km / 78.04 miles away
    4. Waiheke Island Portfrom €32.62 per day
      125.9 km / 78.23 miles away
    5. Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom €11.21 per day
      133.5 km / 82.95 miles away
    6. Auckland Onehungafrom €10.98 per day
      133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
    7. Auckland Penrosefrom €31.22 per day
      134.5 km / 83.57 miles away
    8. Auckland East Tamakifrom €11.21 per day
      138.8 km / 86.25 miles away
    9. Auckland Airportfrom €6.42 per day
      143 km / 88.86 miles away
    10. Tauranga Airportfrom €22.14 per day
      267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
    11. Rotorua Airportfrom €28.54 per day
      313 km / 194.49 miles away
    12. New Plymouth Airportfrom €25.46 per day
      360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
    13. Napier Airportfrom €24.26 per day
      466.7 km / 289.99 miles away
    14. Palmerston North Airportfrom €24.11 per day
      518.1 km / 321.93 miles away
    15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €27.19 per day
      612.3 km / 380.47 miles away
    16. Wellington (Downtown)from €12.90 per day
      616.1 km / 382.83 miles away
    17. Wellington Airportfrom €15.24 per day
      619.5 km / 384.94 miles away
    18. Nelson Airportfrom €21.30 per day
      623.1 km / 387.18 miles away
    19. Christchurch Airportfrom €7.52 per day
      872.4 km / 542.08 miles away
    20. Christchurch (Downtown)from €10.41 per day
      876 km / 544.32 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Budget
    Terminal Building
    B
    Thrifty
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    C
    Hertz
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    D
    Firefly
    Handforth St, Onerahi

    When to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?

    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.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthNovember Most expensive month March
    A good deal €64 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day at Whangarei Airport
    €144
    €72
    €0
    Jan
    Feb

    €131

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    €51

    in October

    Oct

    €40

    in November

    Nov

    €121

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport is November — when rental costs average €40.42 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average €131.34 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 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
    1.9
    0.9
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    1.7 times in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1.1 times in October

    Oct

    0.6 times in November

    Nov

    0.6 times in December

    Dec

    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
    10
    5
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    8 days in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    2 days in October

    Oct

    9 days in November

    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🤑 Lowest price€41 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    €65
    Lowest daily price
    €41
    Total cars available
    28

    Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.6
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    9.1
    €46 - €130
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    +640800737070
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Budget
    Budget
    8.6
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.1
    €41 - €56
    per day
    Terminal Building
    6494387292
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Tue
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Wed
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Thu
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Fri
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Sat
    08:30-17:00
    Sun
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    €49 - €80
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    094389790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    €49 - €80
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    094389790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30

    Award-winning service

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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Very easy to use
    Very easy to use
    CP,
    18 Aug 2025
    Easy
    Easy. Facil.
    Merilea Valenzuela,
    18 Aug 2025
    Quick
    Quick, easy and good !!
    Piccha,
    18 Aug 2025
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    18 Aug 2025
    Used these guys before great service
    Used these guys before great service
    .Ben Kelly ,
    18 Aug 2025
    Very Good site
    Very Good site
    Ditekemena Kalambay,
    18 Aug 2025
    easy and fast
    easy and fast
    LUIGI,
    17 Aug 2025
    Website very user friendly
    Website very user friendly
    Steve uttley,
    17 Aug 2025
    Smooth experience
    Booking was very easy. Lots of information and filtering options.
    Tudor Stanciu,
    17 Aug 2025
    Ease and cheap experience
    It was very easy to make our reservation and the price is incredible.
    Rosario,
    17 Aug 2025
    This is first time for me
    This is first time for me
    natthapat owens,
    17 Aug 2025
    The deales are very clear and it easy…
    The deales are very clear and it easy to compare between tbe deals and the cars
    D.A,
    17 Aug 2025
    Excellent website and easy to book
    Excellent website and easy to book
    customer,
    17 Aug 2025
    Hire office was easy to find in the Car…
    Hire office was easy to find in the Car Park. Staff member was helpful and friendly....
    Imelda,
    17 Aug 2025
    simple and good price
    simple and good price
    Lilian,
    17 Aug 2025
    Great car and costumer service
    Great car and costumer service
    Gordan Stojovski,
    17 Aug 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 222,349 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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