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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£39.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£47.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£40.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£41.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£48.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£49.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£49.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£50.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£50.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£51.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£60.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£62.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£63.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£64.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£67.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Drop-off information
Whangarei Downtown
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 7 cities near Whangarei
- Top 3 locations near Whangarei
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Whangarei and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£75 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.19 per litre or £4.50 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.06 per litre or £4.01 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.28 per litre or £4.85 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Whangarei
- Cambridge262 km / 162.8 miles
- Taupostarting at £29.26 per day364.2 km / 226.3 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at £29.44 per day526.8 km / 327.34 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £7.06 per day621 km / 385.87 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £6.92 per day879.9 km / 546.74 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £6.61 per day1,136.2 km / 706 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £17.68 per day1,173.3 km / 729.05 miles
Top 3 locations near Whangarei
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £6.92 per day876.3 km / 544.51 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £6.61 per day1,135.8 km / 705.75 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £17.68 per day1,185.5 km / 736.64 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
4 rental locations
When to book in Whangarei and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Whangarei the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Whangarei 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 | ||
| Average price £35 | A good deal £70 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whangarei
£80
£40
£0
£45
in January
Jan
£72
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
£41
in October
Oct
£45
in November
Nov
£25
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Whangarei is December (when the average price is £24.85 per day). This is 29% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £72.35).
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 Whangarei?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Whangarei is February, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Whangarei by Monthly Searches
1.9
0.9
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.7 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Whangarei?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 15 days, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Whangarei
17
8
0
4 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
15 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £55 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during December, starting at £25 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at £72. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Whangarei is February, while the least popular month is October.
Whangarei hosts: Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£75
Lowest daily price
£55
Total cars available
51
Top 4 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026
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
£55–£123
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
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
9.2
£56–£109
per day
Most popular location
Handforth St, Onerahi
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
£58–£154
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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