Car Hire at Whanganui Airport

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Whanganui Airport, Whanganui, New Zealand
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£23.51 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£96.38 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£27.59 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£122.09 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or comparable
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£24.71 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£42.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:48 on 05/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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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
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
£1.25 per litre or £4.75 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.13 per litre or £4.27 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.33 per litre or £5.05 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 10.0
  • Check-in and departures 10.0
  • Facilities and services 5.3
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Dining and car hire services 5.3
  • Lounge 5.3

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

  • IATA: WAG
  • ICAO: NZWU
  • Name: Whanganui Airport (WAG)

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In which month is car hire at Whanganui Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Whanganui Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Whanganui Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
£86.21
July
August
September
October
November
December
The best month to hire a car at Whanganui Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is £86.21 per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and < 1% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £86.21 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Whanganui Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 1 days, while in July, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at Whanganui Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
1
July
August
September
October
November
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Whanganui Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Whanganui Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly searches at Whanganui Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
April
May
June
100%
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price £24 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£56.11
Lowest daily price
£23.51
Total cars available
36

Top 3 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+640800737070
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
£24 - £129
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed:
08:30 - 17:00
Thu:
08:30 - 17:00
Fri:
08:30 - 17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+64063487624
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
£94 - £141
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed:
08:30 - 17:00
Thu:
08:30 - 17:00
Fri:
08:30 - 17:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
063487624
Airport Rd
£94 - £141
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed:
08:30 - 17:00
Thu:
08:30 - 17:00
Fri:
08:30 - 17:00
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