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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£72.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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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
£82.48
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 Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£89.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£84.24
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
£90.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£97.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whanganui Downtown
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Drop-off information
Whanganui Downtown
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£104.58
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
£106.60
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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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£128.67
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 Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£135.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£153.36
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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£158.36
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 Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£161.50
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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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£186.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whanganui Downtown
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Drop-off information
Whanganui Downtown
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£189.96
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:35 on 25/10/26. 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 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£50 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
£1.21 per litre or £4.58 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.09 per litre or £4.13 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.30 per litre or £4.92 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Whanganui
- Palmerston Northstarting at £29.39 per day67 km / 41.63 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £7.05 per day153.4 km / 95.32 miles
- Taupostarting at £29.21 per day164.3 km / 102.09 miles
- Cambridge229.7 km / 142.73 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £6.91 per day447.4 km / 278 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £17.65 per day757.9 km / 470.94 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £6.60 per day766.6 km / 476.34 miles
Top 3 locations near Whanganui
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £6.91 per day446.7 km / 277.57 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £6.60 per day766.3 km / 476.16 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £17.65 per day774.1 km / 481 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
4 rental locations
B
Whanganui (Downtown)
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 monthJuly | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price £42 | A good deal £39 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whanganui
£64
£32
£0
£57
in January
Jan
£58
in February
Feb
Mar
£26
in April
Apr
May
Jun
£17
in July
Jul
Aug
£22
in September
Sep
£21
in October
Oct
£36
in November
Nov
£24
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Whanganui is July (when the average price is £17.27 per day). This is 59% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £57.99).
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
2.3
1.2
0
0.8 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
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
2.1 times in November
Nov
1.7 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
5 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during July, starting at £17 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at £58. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Whanganui is November, while the least popular month is April.
Whanganui hosts: Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Whanganui Airport (WAG) is typically 6.03% more expensive than in Downtown Whanganui due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
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
£50
Lowest daily price
£34
Total cars available
93
Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.0
Excellent
1 rating
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.1
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
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£34–£158
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£36–£190
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
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
Most popular location
161 London St
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