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    Hyundai i30
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    123,53 PLN
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Seltos
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    144,62 PLN
    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
    140,41 PLN
    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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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    154,02 PLN
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    155,86 PLN
    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
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    161,47 PLN
    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.
    Online check-in
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    168,48 PLN
    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
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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    171,52 PLN
    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
    Pay now
    Online check-in
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    9
    177,21 PLN
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in
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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    341,95 PLN
    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
    354,44 PLN
    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 05:11 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
    276 PLN 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
    5,99 PLN per litre or 22,67 PLN per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    5,37 PLN per litre or 20,33 PLN per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    6,44 PLN per litre or 24,38 PLN 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 273 PLN Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
    615 PLN
    307 PLN
    0 PLN
    Jan
    Feb

    559 PLN

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    217 PLN

    in October

    Oct

    172 PLN

    in November

    Nov

    516 PLN

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is 171,98 PLN per day. This is 53% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is 558,82 PLN 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 price173 PLN 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
    276 PLN
    Lowest daily price
    173 PLN
    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
    194 PLN - 552 PLN
    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
    173 PLN - 240 PLN
    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
    210 PLN - 339 PLN
    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
    210 PLN - 339 PLN
    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

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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    Our clients highly recommend us

    Very easy process!
    Very easy process!
    Star Moree,
    18 Sept 2025
    Nice
    Easy to do online
    Jacob Holmes,
    18 Sept 2025
    All I did was fill out an online form.
    All I did was fill out an online form.
    Edward Sandtner,
    18 Sept 2025
    Swift Booking Process
    Price a d Easy Booking Process
    Lionel Kinsey,
    18 Sept 2025
    Easy to navigatee
    Easy to navigatee
    Kate cheney,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simple, fast and inexpensive
    Simple, fast, and inexpensive. I recommend it.
    Sandro Squarcini,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simpele to make a reservation
    Simpele to make a reservation, good prices. Now waiting for starting our holiday.
    Marcel de Brouwer,
    17 Sept 2025
    Good prices clear explanations
    Good prices clear explanations
    Fiona,
    17 Sept 2025
    Honest and fast .
    Honest ! Quick reservation!
    jose soares,
    17 Sept 2025
    Perfect it’s great
    Perfect it’s great
    Marie Chausy,
    17 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast...I hope everything will fine in picking up
    Georgios K.,
    17 Sept 2025
    Fast and efficient
    Fast and efficient
    Sudha Pamidimukkala,
    17 Sept 2025
    Very good service
    Very good service
    Radoslaw Zarzycki,
    17 Sept 2025
    HOLIDAY IN THESALONIKI AND CHALKIDIKI
    Quick service at the counter
    Tibor Kohoutek,
    17 Sept 2025
    Cheap and quick
    Cheap and quick
    David Willis,
    17 Sept 2025
    Car hire
    Easy & simple
    Nichola P Foss,
    17 Sept 2025
    Rated 4,6 / 5 based on 229 702 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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