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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
1
£27.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£35.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
£32.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
£36.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
£38.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
£40.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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.
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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
£42.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
£45.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
9
£67.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£108.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
11
£108.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:13 on 12/09/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Table of contents
Cheapest Car Hire 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
£56 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.31 per litre or £4.96 per gallon

Top 7 cities near Whanganui

  1. Palmerston Northstarting at £32.84 per day
    67 km / 41.63 miles
  2. Wellingtonstarting at £7.00 per day
    153.4 km / 95.32 miles
  3. Taupostarting at £25.86 per day
    164.3 km / 102.09 miles
  4. Cambridge
    229.7 km / 142.73 miles
  5. Christchurchstarting at £4.92 per day
    447.4 km / 278 miles
  6. Dunedinstarting at £19.89 per day
    757.9 km / 470.94 miles
  7. Queenstownstarting at £4.82 per day
    766.6 km / 476.34 miles

Top 3 locations near Whanganui

  1. Christchurch Airportstarting at £4.92 per day
    446.7 km / 277.57 miles
  2. Queenstown Airportstarting at £4.82 per day
    766.3 km / 476.16 miles
  3. Dunedin Airportstarting at £19.89 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 monthJuly Most expensive month February
A good deal £46 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whanganui
£65
£33
£0

£58

in January

Jan

£59

in February

Feb
Mar

£27

in April

Apr
May
Jun

£18

in July

Jul
Aug

£22

in September

Sep
Oct

£30

in November

Nov

£25

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Whanganui is July (when the average price is £17.67 per day). This is 54% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £59.36).

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
2
1
0

0.9 times in January

Jan

1.3 times in February

Feb
Mar

0.4 times in April

Apr
May
Jun

0.4 times in July

Jul
Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep
Oct

1.8 times in November

Nov

1.8 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 July, the average hirer keeps their car for 18 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of hire days in Whanganui
20
10
0

1 day in January

Jan

2 days in February

Feb
Mar

4 days in April

Apr
May
Jun

18 days in July

Jul
Aug

4 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£38 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

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
£56
Lowest daily price
£38
Total cars available
93

Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026

Rite Price Rentals
1 location
Rite Price Rentals
9.0
Excellent
1 rating
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£38–£133
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
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
£51–£158
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
Firefly
8.3
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
161 London St

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13 Sept 2026
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13 Sept 2026
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Giovanni Scianna,
13 Sept 2026
My experience was pretty good
My experience was pretty good, no complications with the whole process. The agents ...
Tiago R.,
13 Sept 2026
Good
Good Thank you
GI MAN KIM,
13 Sept 2026
Good and fast
Good and fast
Alex Freitas,
13 Sept 2026
Recommendable end to end
Very easy to book a car. The most competitive pricing and reasonable full insurance ...
Ale,
13 Sept 2026
booking process easy and smooth
booking process easy and smooth
ez,
13 Sept 2026
GREAT AS USUAL
GREAT AS USUAL
Martinus,
13 Sept 2026
You can choose what you want to suit your budget
Simple to use and simple to find what you want
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13 Sept 2026
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Super super
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13 Sept 2026
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13 Sept 2026
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13 Sept 2026
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13 Sept 2026
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Good very good
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13 Sept 2026
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13 Sept 2026
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