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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£24.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£27.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£30.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£29.39
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
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£31.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£36.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£43.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£45.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
£53.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
Drop-off information
Whakatane Downtown
72 Mcalister St
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4x4
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£66.98
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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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
£82.87
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:40 on 01/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 7 cities near Whakatane
- Top 3 locations near Whakatane
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whakatane and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£52 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
£1.18 per litre or £4.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.07 per litre or £4.05 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.28 per litre or £4.85 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Whakatane
- Taupostarting at £29.53 per day114 km / 70.84 miles
- Cambridge133.6 km / 83.02 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at £25.94 per day291.5 km / 181.13 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £10.09 per day417.2 km / 259.24 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £3.60 per day720.3 km / 447.57 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £18.10 per day1,031.5 km / 640.94 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £10.39 per day1,043.1 km / 648.15 miles
Top 3 locations near Whakatane
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £3.60 per day720.3 km / 447.57 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £11.61 per day1,042.8 km / 647.97 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £18.10 per day1,048.3 km / 651.38 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
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 £48 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whakatane
£75
£37
£0
£43
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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 £43.05 per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 37% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £67.80).
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
1.1
0.6
0
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 locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
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
£52
Lowest daily price
£33
Total cars available
68
Top 2 suppliers in Whakatane in 2026
Hertz
2 locations
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
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£33–£114
per day
Most popular location
72 McAlister Street, Whakatane 3120
Firefly
2 locations
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
£33–£114
per day
Most popular location
72 Mcalister St
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