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Whanganui, New Zealand
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    Cheapest Car Hire Rates

    Nissan Note

    or similar Compact
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    €22.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
    Drop-off information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.

    Isuzu D-Max

    or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    4
    €37.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
    Drop-off information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Mitsubishi ASX

    or similar Compact SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    1
    €19.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
    Drop-off information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Toyota Estima 2000-2005

    or similar Standard Van
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    8
    3
    A/C
    4
    3
    €34.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
    Drop-off information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Toyota Hiace

    or similar Oversized Van
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    12
    2
    A/C
    4
    5
    €64.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Meet and greet, the team will meet you at the terminal for collection. Payment: Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements. Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
    Drop-off information
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:25 on 17/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +64
    Average car hire price
    €73 per day
    Average car hire length
    3 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
    €1.44 per litre or €5.45 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    €1.30 per litre or €4.92 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    €1.55 per litre or €5.87 per gallon

    Top 7 cities near Whanganui

    1. Taupostarting at €35.30 per day
      164.3 km / 102.09 miles
    2. Cambridge
      229.7 km / 142.73 miles

    Top 3 locations near Whanganui

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    4 rental locations

    When to book in Whanganui and for how long?

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

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Whanganui 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 monthDecember Most expensive month February
    Average price €43 A good deal €50 Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Whanganui
    €76
    €38
    €0

    €68

    in January

    Jan

    €69

    in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    €32

    in September

    Sep
    Oct

    €35

    in November

    Nov

    €29

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Whanganui is December (when the average price is €29.23 per day). This is 32% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in February (when the average price is €69.22).

    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 Whanganui?

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

    Popularity of Car Hire in Whanganui by Monthly Searches
    1.5
    0.8
    0

    0.7 times in January

    Jan

    1.1 times in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    0.4 times in September

    Sep
    Oct

    1.4 times in November

    Nov

    1.4 times in December

    Dec

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

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of hire days in Whanganui
    15
    8
    0

    1 day in January

    Jan

    2 days in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    2 days in September

    Sep
    Oct

    2 days in November

    Nov

    14 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersRite Price Rentals, Thrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs, small cars, people Carriers
    🤑 Lowest price€27 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierRite Price Rentals

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Rite Price Rentals (rated 9.0 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    €73
    Lowest daily price
    €27
    Total cars available
    52

    Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026

    Rite Price Rentals
    1 location
    Rite Price Rentals
    9.0
    Outstanding
    Value for money
    9.0
    Ease of finding
    9.1
    Agent helpfulness
    9.0
    Pick-up speed
    9.1
    Drop-off speed
    9.1
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    8.8
    €27–€90
    per day
    Most popular location
    18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
    Thrifty
    2 locations
    Thrifty
    8.7
    Outstanding
    Value for money
    8.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.4
    €55–€167
    per day
    Most popular location
    192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    8.5
    Outstanding
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    9.0
    €59–€194
    per day
    Most popular location
    192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
    Firefly
    2 locations
    Firefly
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    €59–€194
    per day
    Most popular location
    161 London St

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    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

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    the process was very easy
    the process was very easy
    Pau Comes i Bordas,
    18 Mar 2026
    Very good
    Very good, thanks
    Miguel Maria Astiz Amezqueta,
    18 Mar 2026
    Good experience
    Good experience
    Théva Gérard,
    18 Mar 2026
    Great service
    Thank you for the services that you provide and I will see you soon again.
    Maria George Stephanou,
    18 Mar 2026
    The process was very easy
    The process was very easy
    Ricard Castro Prat,
    18 Mar 2026
    Very smooth process
    Very smooth process, many option to choose from, great experience
    Patrizia Belsito,
    18 Mar 2026
    Easy booking process and all details…
    Easy booking process and all details are clear. Good price.
    Hassan Alamoudi,
    18 Mar 2026
    Good quality price and efficiency
    Good quality and price, and efficiency and simplicity in the process.
    Francisco Silva,
    18 Mar 2026
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    Mr Danny Sullivan,
    18 Mar 2026
    Very easy to book
    Very easy to book and cheaper than goig direct. The staff was great
    Stephane Joly,
    18 Mar 2026
    very good communication
    I will say the most important . communication I called from my greek number to Spani...
    KONSTANTINOS,
    18 Mar 2026
    Easy booking
    Easy booking
    Darija Brajkovic,
    18 Mar 2026
    Fast and easy
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    Gilles Condadzian,
    18 Mar 2026
    cheapest way to get a quality car near me
    Not for the first time, Discover Cars has been the cheapest way to get a quality car...
    James Duffield,
    18 Mar 2026
    Always there when you need them!
    I have been a regular customer for several years. On two occasions, I had to contact...
    Julien Clerdy,
    18 Mar 2026
    good prices and efficient booking…
    good prices and efficient booking process, returning customer
    Andreas,
    18 Mar 2026
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 259,703 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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