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Nissan Note
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£18.72
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:
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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
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4x4
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£31.32
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
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£15.49
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 Estima 2000-2005
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
£28.41
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
Automatic
12
A/C
4
£54.26
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 15:20 on 11/07/26. 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
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Whanganui Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Whanganui Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£42 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
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.16 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.32 per litre or £5.00 per gallon
Airport information
Name
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
IATA
WAG
ICAO
NZWU
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
10
Check-in and departures
10
Facilities and services
5.3
Wi-Fi
7.3
Dining and car hire services
5.3
Lounge
5.3
Top 3 locations near Whanganui Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £5.20 per day443 km / 275.27 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £9.57 per day762.5 km / 473.8 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £18.48 per day770.4 km / 478.7 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Rite Price Rentals
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
B
Thrifty
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
C
Hertz
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
D
Firefly
Airport Rd
When to book at Whanganui Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal £41 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Whanganui Airport
£65
£32
£0
£58
in January
Jan
£59
in February
Feb
Mar
£27
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
£27
in September
Sep
Oct
£23
in November
Nov
£25
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Whanganui Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £22.71 per day. This is 44% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £58.98 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.
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 December in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Whanganui Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.9
0.9
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
1.7 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Whanganui Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 14 days, while in January, the average hire period is only one day.
Average number of hire days at Whanganui Airport
15
8
0
1 day in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rite Price Rentals, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Rite Price Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 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
£42
Lowest daily price
£22
Total cars available
5
Top 4 suppliers at Whanganui Airport in 2026
Rite Price Rentals
9.0
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
£22–£76
per day
18 Airport Road, Whanganui Airport, Whanganui 4501
+64063487384
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
09:00-13:59
Sun
09:00-13:59
Thrifty
8.7
Outstanding
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
£22–£76
per day
18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501, New Zealand
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Hertz
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
£22–£76
per day
Whanganui Airport, 18 Airport Road, Whanganui 4501
+64063487624
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Firefly
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£22–£76
per day
Airport Rd
063487624
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-16:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
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