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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.
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
£19.58
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.
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
£32.46
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.
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
£16.28
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.
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
£29.49
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.
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
£55.89
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 08:25 on 25/04/26. 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
- 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
£43 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
- Palmerston Northstarting at £28.75 per day67 km / 41.63 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £14.48 per day153.4 km / 95.32 miles
- Taupostarting at £28.57 per day164.3 km / 102.09 miles
- Cambridge229.7 km / 142.73 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £5.85 per day447.4 km / 278 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £22.29 per day757.9 km / 470.94 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £5.25 per day766.6 km / 476.34 miles
Top 3 locations near Whanganui
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £5.85 per day446.7 km / 277.57 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £5.25 per day766.3 km / 476.16 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £22.29 per day774.1 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 £42 | 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
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 £25.31 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £59.94).
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 locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 2 | Van |
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
£43
Lowest daily price
£23
Total cars available
5
Top 4 suppliers in Whanganui in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.0
Outstanding
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
9.1
Car condition
8.8
£23–£78
per day
Most popular location
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
Thrifty
2 locations
8.7
Outstanding
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£23–£78
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Hertz
2 locations
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
£23–£78
per day
Most popular location
192 Guyton Street, Whanganui 4500
Firefly
2 locations
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
8.5
£23–£78
per day
Most popular location
161 London St
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