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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
2
No A/C
5
$57.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$44.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$45.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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 Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$60.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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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
$69.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$71.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$74.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
3
A/C
5
$74.69$78.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
$82.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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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
$84.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$88.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
$89.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
$95.48$100.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Online check-in
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
2
A/C
4
$98.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$102.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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 03:40 on 16/11/25. 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Whangarei Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$99 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.70 per liter or $6.44 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
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $14.75 per day117.2 km / 72.82 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $14.71 per day125.3 km / 77.86 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $14.78 per day125.6 km / 78.04 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $42.12 per day125.9 km / 78.23 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $14.78 per day133.5 km / 82.95 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $14.37 per day133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $59.47 per day134.5 km / 83.57 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $14.78 per day138.8 km / 86.25 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.49 per day143 km / 88.86 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $24.97 per day267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $33.49 per day313 km / 194.49 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $30.95 per day360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $29.92 per day466.7 km / 289.99 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $28.18 per day518.1 km / 321.93 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $27.41 per day612.3 km / 380.47 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $25.47 per day616.1 km / 382.83 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $20.42 per day619.5 km / 384.94 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.55 per day623.1 km / 387.18 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $9.98 per day872.4 km / 542.08 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $11.66 per day876 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
Avis
Terminal Building
E
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 monthAugust | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $41 | A good deal $82 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day at Whangarei Airport
$167
$84
$0
Jan
Feb
$152
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$31
in August
Aug
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$59
in November
Nov
$141
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport is August — when rental costs average $30.83 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $152.14 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 November, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at Whangarei Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.8 times in November
Nov
0.5 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 March the average rental period is 8 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Whangarei Airport
9
4
0
Jan
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $62 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$99
Lowest daily price
$62
Total cars available
36
Top 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
$100 - $146
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
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$62
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
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$81 - $166
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
Avis
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$63
per day
Terminal Building
6494382929
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
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$63
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
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