Car Hire in Whangarei
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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
2
No A/C
5
€49.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€38.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€39.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€51.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€59.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€61.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€63.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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 Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€64.28€67.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
€71.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€72.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€76.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
4
€77.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
€82.17€86.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
2
A/C
4
€84.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€87.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:00 on 08/11/25. 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 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Whangarei in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
€85 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
€1.36 per litre or €5.15 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.22 per litre or €4.62 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.46 per litre or €5.53 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Whangarei
- Cambridge256.2 km / 159.2 miles
- Taupostarting at €26.01 per day363.8 km / 226.05 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at €24.33 per day518.1 km / 321.93 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at €17.63 per day619.5 km / 384.94 miles
- Christchurchstarting at €8.62 per day872.4 km / 542.08 miles
- Queenstownstarting at €6.28 per day1,133.1 km / 704.08 miles
- Dunedinstarting at €24.97 per day1,182.1 km / 734.52 miles
Top 3 locations near Whangarei
- Christchurch Airportstarting at €8.62 per day872.4 km / 542.08 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at €6.28 per day1,133.1 km / 704.08 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at €24.97 per day1,182.1 km / 734.52 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
5 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price €37 | A good deal €71 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whangarei
€144
€72
€0
Jan
Feb
€131
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
€27
in August
Aug
Sep
€37
in October
Oct
€72
in November
Nov
€121
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Whangarei is August (when the average price is €26.62 per day). This is 27% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring in March (when the average price is €131.34).
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 March, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Whangarei by Monthly Searches
1.9
0.9
0
Jan
Feb
1.7 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
0.6 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 March, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in October, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Whangarei
9
4
0
Jan
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €54 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€85
Lowest daily price
€54
Total cars available
36
Top 5 suppliers in Whangarei in 2025
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
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
9.2
€87 - €126
per day
Most popular location
Handforth St, Onerahi
Budget
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€54
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€70 - €143
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Avis
1 location
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
€55
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
€55
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
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