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Whakatane, New Zealand
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    Suzuki Swift

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    1
    £24.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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    Kia Stonic

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    £27.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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    Kia Seltos

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    £30.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    £29.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
    The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
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    Kia Niro

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    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    £32.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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    Mitsubishi Outlander

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    6
    £36.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
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    Kia Sportage

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    £43.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    £45.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Carnival

    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    £58.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    4x4
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    Ford Ranger

    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    10
    £66.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
    The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Whakatane Airport, 216 Aerodrome Road, Thornton 3191
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    Toyota Hiace

    or similar Premium Van
    Automatic
    12
    3
    A/C
    4
    11
    £75.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Drop-off information
    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 7 cities near WhakataneTop 3 locations near WhakataneMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Whakatane and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +64
    Average car hire price
    £54 per day
    Average car hire length
    8 days
    Speed limit within city centre
    30–50 km/h or 19–31 mph
    Speed limit out of city centre
    80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average petrol price
    £1.20 per litre or £4.54 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £1.09 per litre or £4.13 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.30 per litre or £4.92 per gallon

    Top 7 cities near Whakatane

    1. Taupostarting at £28.57 per day
      114 km / 70.84 miles
    2. Cambridge
      133.6 km / 83.02 miles
    3. Palmerston Northstarting at £33.16 per day
      291.5 km / 181.13 miles
    4. Wellingtonstarting at £11.97 per day
      417.2 km / 259.24 miles
    5. Christchurchstarting at £4.65 per day
      720.3 km / 447.57 miles
    6. Dunedinstarting at £22.35 per day
      1,031.5 km / 640.94 miles
    7. Queenstownstarting at £4.92 per day
      1,043.1 km / 648.15 miles

    Top 3 locations near Whakatane

    1. Christchurch Airportstarting at £4.65 per day
      720.3 km / 447.57 miles
    2. Queenstown Airportstarting at £4.92 per day
      1,042.8 km / 647.97 miles
    3. Dunedin Airportstarting at £22.35 per day
      1,048.3 km / 651.38 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Whakatane Airport (WHK)
    2 rental locations

    When to book in Whakatane and for how long?

    In which month is car hire in Whakatane the most affordable?

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Whakatane fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month December
    A good deal £52 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Whakatane
    £75
    £38
    £0

    £43

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    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
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    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    £68

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Whakatane is January (when the average price is £43.40 per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 36% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £68.34).

    This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

    What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Whakatane?

    Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Whakatane is January, and the least popular is January.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Whakatane by Monthly Searches
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    Same as average in January

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    Same as average in December

    Dec

    What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Whakatane?

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.

    Average number of hire days in Whakatane
    9
    4
    0

    7 days in January

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    8 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars
    🤑 Lowest price£35 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    £54
    Lowest daily price
    £35
    Total cars available
    42

    Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026

    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    8.5
    Outstanding
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    9.1
    £35–£114
    per day
    Most popular location
    72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
    Firefly
    2 locations
    Firefly
    8.3
    Very 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
    £35–£114
    per day
    Most popular location
    72 Mcalister St

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    3 May 2026
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    3 May 2026
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    3 May 2026
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    3 May 2026
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    3 May 2026
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    booring process
    Boris Bar,
    3 May 2026
    Good customer support in rescheduling pick-up
    We booked a car at Palma de Mallorca airport. Our flight got rescheduled by the airl...
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    3 May 2026
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