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Whanganui, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£27.55£30.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Note

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
£19.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
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

Isuzu D-Max

or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
£33.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
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
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
£16.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
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
Automatic
8
A/C
4
4
£29.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
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

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
£32.69£36.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
£35.57£39.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£35.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in

Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
£38.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
£38.57£42.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
£40.85£45.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£41.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
£41.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£44.08£48.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
£44.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
16
£49.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
17
£50.47£56.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
18
£52.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
£55.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Hiace

or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
20
£56.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
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

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
21
£67.95£75.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
22
£105.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
Online check-in

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
£114.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
Zero excess

Toyota Hilux

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
£128.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Airport Rd
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 WhanganuiTop 3 locations near WhanganuiMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Whanganui and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£67 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
£1.23 per litre or £4.66 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.20 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.33 per litre or £5.03 per gallon

Top 7 cities near Whanganui

  1. Palmerston Northstarting at £44.23 per day
    67 km / 41.63 miles
  2. Wellingtonstarting at £11.84 per day
    153.4 km / 95.32 miles
  3. Taupostarting at £26.20 per day
    164.3 km / 102.09 miles
  4. Cambridge
    229.7 km / 142.73 miles
  5. Christchurchstarting at £4.40 per day
    447.4 km / 278 miles
  6. Dunedinstarting at £21.96 per day
    757.9 km / 470.94 miles
  7. Queenstownstarting at £4.14 per day
    766.6 km / 476.34 miles

Top 3 locations near Whanganui

  1. Christchurch Airportstarting at £4.40 per day
    446.7 km / 277.57 miles
  2. Queenstown Airportstarting at £4.14 per day
    766.3 km / 476.16 miles
  3. Dunedin Airportstarting at £21.96 per day
    774.1 km / 481 miles

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
A good deal £43 Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals Cheapest car type SUVs
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whanganui
£66
£33
£0

£59

in January

Jan

£60

in February

Feb
Mar

£27

in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

£27

in September

Sep
Oct

£30

in November

Nov

£25

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Whanganui is December (when the average price is £25.28 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £59.87).

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 April.

Popularity of Car Hire in Whanganui by Monthly Searches
1.8
0.9
0

0.8 times in January

Jan

1.2 times in February

Feb
Mar

0.4 times in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep
Oct

1.6 times in November

Nov

1.6 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

4 days in April

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£23 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierRite Price Rentals

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£67
Lowest daily price
£23
Total cars available
64

Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026

Rite Price Rentals
1 location
Rite Price Rentals
8.9
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
£23–£80
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
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
£39–£176
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.5
Outstanding
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
£49–£199
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
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
8.4
£49–£199
per day
Most popular location
161 London St

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
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
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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

Our clients highly recommend us

Easy to use
Reasonable price and book is very smooth
Patrick,
7 Jun 2026
Great experience
Reliable company, affordable price, car as expected, helpful staff, all fast and smo...
Vittoria Fusco,
7 Jun 2026
it's good to see the cost that is…
it's good to see the cost that is compared other company.
jung gon yu,
7 Jun 2026
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Julien Harrod,
7 Jun 2026
EASY AND FAST
EASY AND FAST
FILIPPOS ARGYRYIDIS,
7 Jun 2026
All rental experience
All experience
avraham tikva,
7 Jun 2026
Easy and fast :)
Easy and fast :)
Robert Pokorny,
7 Jun 2026
Showed a great offer on the first page…
Showed a great offer on the first page and made it easy to order it.
AC,
7 Jun 2026
Very esy to understand
Very esy to understand
Desmond Barry,
7 Jun 2026
Excellent deals, clear information, easy booking
Excellent deals, clear information/instructions, easy booking. Using this site for l...
Juozas D,
7 Jun 2026
Easy
Easy, manageable good competitive rates
Kanan,
7 Jun 2026
Easy to work
Easy to work
ASIF,
7 Jun 2026
Easy to compare and select a vehicle
Easy to compare and select a vehicle
Michael Balka,
7 Jun 2026
Booking process was easy and the rental…
Booking process was easy and the rental prices were reasonable.
Jon Burkholder,
7 Jun 2026
I would never expect from an online platform so personalized customer’s service
I would never expect from an online platform so personalized customer support and c...
EIRINI GRYPARI,
7 Jun 2026
Air car iq the number one in car…
Air car iq the number one in car rentals in morrocco
Ait ouali Lahoucine,
7 Jun 2026
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