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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£56.48
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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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£24.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£25.64
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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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£24.93
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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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£29.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£34.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£34.64
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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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
£51.76
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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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£59.18
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£59.36
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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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
£61.52
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£63.97
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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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
£64.56
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 Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£64.65
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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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
£65.43
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
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£69.65
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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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
£77.16
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 02:19 on 02/12/25. 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
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Whangarei Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025
- Award-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
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
£1.21 per litre or £4.58 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.09 per litre or £4.13 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.30 per litre or £4.92 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
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £18.36 per day872.4 km / 542.08 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £12.60 per day1,133.1 km / 704.08 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £23.55 per day1,182.1 km / 734.52 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Budget
Terminal Building
B
Thrifty
Handforth St, Onerahi
C
Hertz
Handforth St, Onerahi
D
Avis
Terminal Building
E
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 monthAugust | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price £28 | A good deal £64 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
£127
£63
£0
Jan
Feb
£115
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
£23
in August
Aug
Sep
£32
in October
Oct
£47
in November
Nov
£106
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is August — when the average price for a hire is £23.32 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is £115.05 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 August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Whangarei Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.5 times in November
Nov
0.5 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 March the average hire period is 8 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Whangarei Airport
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
3 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £34 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 Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| 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
£60
Lowest daily price
£34
Total cars available
34
Top 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025
Thrifty
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
£37–£110
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
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
£34–£47
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
8.5
Excellent
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
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£38–£125
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
Avis
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
£35–£48
per day
Terminal Building
6494382929
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
Firefly
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
£35–£48
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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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