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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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    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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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
    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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    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
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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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
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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.
    Online check-in
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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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:43 on 16.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationCar rental prices in WhangareiTop 20 cities near WhangareiTop 20 locations near WhangareiWhen to book in Whangarei and for how long?Car rental informationCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers in Whangarei 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
    €1.27 per liter or €4.81 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.52 per liter or €5.75 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Whangarei

    1. Kerikerifrom €40.65 per day
      69.4 km / 43.12 miles away
    2. Waiheke Islandfrom €32.62 per day
      125.9 km / 78.23 miles away
    3. Aucklandfrom €6.42 per day
      143 km / 88.86 miles away
    4. Cambridge
      256.2 km / 159.2 miles away
    5. Taurangafrom €22.14 per day
      267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
    6. Rotoruafrom €28.54 per day
      313 km / 194.49 miles away
    7. New Plymouthfrom €25.46 per day
      360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
    8. Taupofrom €28.54 per day
      363.8 km / 226.05 miles away
    9. Gisbornefrom €39.38 per day
      454.1 km / 282.16 miles away
    10. Napierfrom €24.26 per day
      466.7 km / 289.99 miles away
    11. Whanganuifrom €26.77 per day
      469.9 km / 291.98 miles away
    12. Palmerston Northfrom €24.11 per day
      518.1 km / 321.93 miles away
    13. Pictonfrom €25.41 per day
      614.4 km / 381.77 miles away
    14. Wellingtonfrom €12.90 per day
      619.5 km / 384.94 miles away
    15. Nelsonfrom €21.30 per day
      623.1 km / 387.18 miles away
    16. Blenheimfrom €27.88 per day
      640.4 km / 397.93 miles away
    17. Christchurchfrom €7.52 per day
      872.4 km / 542.08 miles away
    18. Queenstownfrom €10.18 per day
      1,133.1 km / 704.08 miles away
    19. Dunedinfrom €19.96 per day
      1,182.1 km / 734.52 miles away
    20. Invercargillfrom €24.65 per day
      1,286.8 km / 799.58 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Whangarei

    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

    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 monthNovember Most expensive month March
    A good deal €64 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day in Whangarei
    €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 to rent a car in Whangarei is November (when prices average €40.42 per day). This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average €131.34).

    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 March, and the least popular is November.

    Monthly searches in Whangarei 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

    What’s the usual rental length in Whangarei?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in October, they keep their car for 2 days.

    Average number of rental days in Whangarei
    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

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🤑 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 in Whangarei in 2025

    Thrifty
    1 location
    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
    Most popular location
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    Budget
    1 location
    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
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building
    Hertz
    1 location
    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
    Most popular location
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    Firefly
    2 locations
    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
    Most popular location
    37 Porowini Ave, Morningside

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
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    Highly recommended by our customers

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    17 Aug 2025
    Great website and great prices too!
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    17 Aug 2025
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    Quick easy and no hustle! Exceptional customer service!!!
    Artur ,
    17 Aug 2025
    Great speed
    Great speed
    Ting Lau,
    17 Aug 2025
    All according expectations
    All according expectations
    Jan H,
    17 Aug 2025
    Quick and easy straight to payment
    Quick and easy straight to payment
    Elmoatazbellah,
    17 Aug 2025
    Good competitive price
    Good price for value
    Rajendra Halbe,
    17 Aug 2025
    Attractive rate
    Attractive rate, easy to use booking site.
    David Robertson,
    17 Aug 2025
    Very good service and we got a better…
    Very good service and we got a better car than we expected with a better back
    Malek Hocini,
    17 Aug 2025
    Easy and good experience
    Easy and good experience with the website.Good price, good conditions
    Arne S,
    17 Aug 2025
    Easy to navigate
    Easy site and options, good prices
    Lisa,
    17 Aug 2025
    good i'm happy
    good i'm happy
    Vincenzo Arena,
    17 Aug 2025
    • Easy to operate • Reasonably priced
    Easy to operate • Reasonably
    Help Coral,
    17 Aug 2025
    easy to rent
    easy and fast to rent
    Lorenzo Di Monte,
    17 Aug 2025
    IT was easy to rent a car
    IT was easy to rent a car
    Outi Susanna Grano-Kivinen,
    17 Aug 2025
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    hisham maglad,
    17 Aug 2025
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