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Whangarei, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
£18.83
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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Low deposit
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
£19.93
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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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
£21.41
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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Low deposit
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Online check-in

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£20.55
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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Low deposit
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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
£22.89
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Online check-in

Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
£22.89
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
£24.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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High deposit
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Mazda 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£25.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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High deposit
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
£25.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£25.29
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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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
£25.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Online check-in

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£26.84
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in

Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
£28.50
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£29.08
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
£29.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
16
£29.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
17
£30.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
£34.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
£34.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
20
£35.21
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
£35.45
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
22
£37.32
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
23
£37.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Low deposit
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All-wheel drive

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
24
£38.59
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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All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
25
£39.19
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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All-wheel drive

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
26
£40.91
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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Low deposit
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
27
£41.54
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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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
28
£42.45
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
29
£60.61
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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Low deposit
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4x4

Toyota Hilux

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
£61.44
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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Low deposit
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4x4

Toyota Hilux

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
31
£140.81
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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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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4x4

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
32
£142.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please follow the signs to the car rental desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:31 on 26/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Table of contents
Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 7 cities near WhangareiTop 3 locations near WhangareiMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Whangarei and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 6 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£60 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
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.09 per litre or £4.13 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.31 per litre or £4.96 per gallon

Top 7 cities near Whangarei

  1. Cambridge
    262 km / 162.8 miles
  2. Taupostarting at £27.34 per day
    364.2 km / 226.3 miles
  3. Palmerston Northstarting at £33.53 per day
    526.8 km / 327.34 miles
  4. Wellingtonstarting at £7.19 per day
    621 km / 385.87 miles
  5. Christchurchstarting at £4.41 per day
    879.9 km / 546.74 miles
  6. Queenstownstarting at £7.42 per day
    1,136.2 km / 706 miles
  7. Dunedinstarting at £20.86 per day
    1,173.3 km / 729.05 miles

Top 3 locations near Whangarei

  1. Christchurch Airportstarting at £4.41 per day
    876.3 km / 544.51 miles
  2. Queenstown Airportstarting at £7.42 per day
    1,135.8 km / 705.75 miles
  3. Dunedin Airportstarting at £20.86 per day
    1,185.5 km / 736.64 miles

Map of top car rental locations

A
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
6 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 £36 A good deal £74 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Whangarei
£81
£41
£0

£46

in January

Jan

£74

in February

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

£31

in October

Oct

£46

in November

Nov

£25

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Whangarei is December (when the average price is £25.35 per day). This is 29% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £73.78).

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 December.

Popularity of Car Hire in Whangarei by Monthly Searches
1.7
0.8
0

1.2 times in January

Jan

1.5 times in February

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

0.8 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 3 days.

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

3 days in October

Oct

3 days in November

Nov

15 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, Hertz, Budget
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, small cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price£26 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£60
Lowest daily price
£26
Total cars available
65

Top 6 suppliers in Whangarei in 2026

Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
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
£26–£108
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£34–£197
per day
Most popular location
Handforth St, Onerahi
Budget
1 location
Budget
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£34–£48
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
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
9.0
Car condition
9.1
£29–£119
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside
Avis
1 location
Avis
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£35–£49
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
2 locations
Firefly
8.3
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
£35–£49
per day
Most popular location
37 Porowini Ave, Morningside

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27 Aug 2026
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27 Aug 2026
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27 Aug 2026
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customer,
27 Aug 2026
Very good staff and services
Very good staff and services
Friend of Ted,
27 Aug 2026
Great rental
Great rental
Damian Ostrowski,
27 Aug 2026
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