Car Hire in Whanganui
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
16,30 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whanganui Downtown
161 London St
Drop-off information
Whanganui Downtown
161 London St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
15,77 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
16,24 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
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
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
18,14 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
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
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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
18,93 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
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
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
92,34 GBP
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
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.
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:23 on 18.09.25. 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 Whanganui
- Top 3 locations near Whanganui
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whanganui and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Whanganui in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
56 GBP per day
Average car hire length
1 day
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 GBP per litre or 4,66 GBP per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,11 GBP per litre or 4,20 GBP per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,33 GBP per litre or 5,03 GBP per gallon
Top 7 cities near Whanganui
- Palmerston Northstarting at 20,88 GBP per day64,3 km / 39,95 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at 11,17 GBP per day153,1 km / 95,13 miles
- Taupostarting at 24,71 GBP per day163,5 km / 101,59 miles
- Cambridge232,9 km / 144,72 miles
- Christchurchstarting at 6,51 GBP per day443 km / 275,27 miles
- Queenstownstarting at 8,81 GBP per day762,5 km / 473,8 miles
- Dunedinstarting at 17,28 GBP per day770,4 km / 478,7 miles
Top 3 locations near Whanganui
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 6,51 GBP per day443 km / 275,27 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 8,81 GBP per day762,5 km / 473,8 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 17,28 GBP per day770,4 km / 478,7 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
3 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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal 48 GBP | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whanganui
97 GBP
49 GBP
0 GBP
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
88 GBP
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Whanganui is July (when the average price is 88,23 GBP per day). This is < 1% less than the yearly average and < 1% less than hiring in July (when the average price is 88,23 GBP).
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 July, and the least popular is July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Whanganui by Monthly Searches
1,1
0,6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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 July, the average hirer keeps their car for one day, and in July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Whanganui
1
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 23 GBP per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
56 GBP
Lowest daily price
23 GBP
Total cars available
31
Top 3 suppliers in Whanganui in 2025
Thrifty
2 locations
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
23 GBP - 129 GBP
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
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
55 GBP - 96 GBP
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
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
55 GBP - 96 GBP
per day
Most popular location
161 London St
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