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    Hyundai i30
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    25,17 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Kia Seltos
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    29,47 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    28,61 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    31,39 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    31,76 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    32,91 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    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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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    34,33 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    34,96 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Online check-in
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    9
    36,11 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    69,69 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Online check-in
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    Toyota Hilux
    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    11
    72,23 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:50 on 17.09.25. 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 GBP per 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
    1,22 GBP per litre or 4,62 GBP per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    1,09 GBP per litre or 4,13 GBP per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    1,31 GBP per litre or 4,96 GBP per gallon

    Airport information

    Name
    Whangarei Airport (WRE)
    IATA
    WRE
    ICAO
    NZWR
    Distance from the city centre
    4.3 miles / 7 km
    Overall rating
    7.2 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    8.2
    Check-in and departures
    9.2
    Facilities and services
    7.1
    Wi-Fi
    5.7
    Dining and car hire services
    6.6
    Lounge
    6.6

    Top 3 locations near Whangarei Airport

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Budget
    Terminal Building
    B
    Thrifty
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    C
    Hertz
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    D
    Firefly
    Handforth St, Onerahi

    When to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?

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

    Prices for hiring a car at Whangarei 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 March
    A good deal 56 GBP Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
    125 GBP
    63 GBP
    0 GBP
    Jan
    Feb

    114 GBP

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    44 GBP

    in October

    Oct

    35 GBP

    in November

    Nov

    105 GBP

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is 35,00 GBP per day. This is 53% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is 113,72 GBP 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 Whangarei Airport?

    Given the number of users searching for a car at Whangarei Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in November.

    Monthly Car Hire Searches at Whangarei Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
    1,9
    0,9
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    1,7 times in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1,1 times in October

    Oct

    0,6 times in November

    Nov

    0,6 times in December

    Dec

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

    How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in November the average hire period is 9 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 2 days.

    Average number of hire days at Whangarei Airport
    10
    5
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    8 days in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    2 days in October

    Oct

    9 days in November

    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    🤑 Lowest price35 GBP per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    56 GBP
    Lowest daily price
    35 GBP
    Total cars available
    28

    Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.6
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    9.1
    40 GBP - 112 GBP
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    +640800737070
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Budget
    Budget
    8.6
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.1
    35 GBP - 49 GBP
    per day
    Terminal Building
    6494387292
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Tue
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Wed
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Thu
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Fri
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Sat
    08:30-17:00
    Sun
    08:30-17:00; 19:30-20:30
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    43 GBP - 69 GBP
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    094389790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    43 GBP - 69 GBP
    per day
    Handforth St, Onerahi
    094389790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30
    Sat
    09:00-17:00
    Sun
    09:00-17:00; 19:00-20:30

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    18 Sept 2025
    Fast
    ……….. easy to use
    Luis Costela Brandao,
    18 Sept 2025
    Good service
    Good service
    Jahangir Alam,
    18 Sept 2025
    Competitive pricing
    Competitive pricing, easy booking
    Melle,
    18 Sept 2025
    Very fast
    Very fast booking
    Emiliano,
    18 Sept 2025
    Thanks for easy booking!
    Thanks for easy booking!
    Saara Tuomela,
    18 Sept 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    Clara Pinzon Navarrete,
    18 Sept 2025
    Easy and trouble-free booking
    Easy and trouble-free booking Evrything was logical and understanable. Theprocess of...
    Rouslan Ivanov,
    18 Sept 2025
    Really easy bookings process
    Really easy bookings process
    Raphael,
    18 Sept 2025
    Easy and effective
    Easy and effective. I recommend this site.
    Patrick Laude,
    18 Sept 2025
    I'm choice
    I found ok and fair
    Patrick Flint,
    18 Sept 2025
    Quick, cheap and efficient
    Very helpful customer service. Clean car and an all round excellent rental service. ...
    Darren Bastille,
    18 Sept 2025
    Good prices decent cars
    Good prices decent cars
    Pete,
    18 Sept 2025
    Great experience
    Great experience
    Miguel,
    18 Sept 2025
    Rated 4,6 / 5 based on 229 757 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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