Car Hire at Whangarei Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable


£35.33 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable


£39.67 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable


£50.40 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable


£97.79 per day
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Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable


£101.36 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable


£40.48 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or comparable


£41.70 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Niro or comparable


£44.93 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:42 on 14/07/2025. 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 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
£1.24 per litre or £4.69 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.15 per litre or £4.35 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.24 per litre or £4.71 per gallon
Airport information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- IATA: WRE
- ICAO: NZWR
- Name: Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km
Top 3 locations near Whangarei Airport
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872.4 km / 542.1 miles
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1,133.1 km / 704.1 miles
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1,182.1 km / 734.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £35.13 per day. This is 53% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is £114.14 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Whangarei Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in November, the average hire length is 9 days, while in October, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Whangarei Airport
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
Car hire information
Lowest price | £35 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£56.45
Lowest daily price
£35.33
Total cars available
28
Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

Thrifty
+640800737070
Handforth St, Onerahi
£40 - £113
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30

Budget
6494387292
Terminal Building
£35 - £49
Working hours
Mon:
19:30 - 20:30
Tue:
19:30 - 20:30
Wed:
19:30 - 20:30
Thu:
19:30 - 20:30
Fri:
19:30 - 20:30
Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
19:30 - 20:30

Hertz
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
£43 - £69
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30

Firefly
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
£43 - £69
Working hours
Mon:
19:00 - 20:30
Tue:
19:00 - 20:30
Wed:
19:00 - 20:30
Thu:
19:00 - 20:30
Fri:
19:00 - 20:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
19:00 - 20:30
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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