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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$52.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$63.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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
A/C
5
US$53.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
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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
A/C
4
US$55.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$65.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$65.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$66.14
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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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$67.10
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$67.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$69.22
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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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$80.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$82.51
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 hire desk.
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$85.16
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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$85.53
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 hire area
Drop-off information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$90.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Handforth St, Onerahi
Drop-off information
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Handforth St, Onerahi
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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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$81 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
US$1.57 per litre or US$5.94 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.41 per litre or US$5.34 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.69 per litre or US$6.40 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 US$8.87 per day872.4 km / 542.08 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$11.08 per day1,133.1 km / 704.08 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$27.10 per day1,182.1 km / 734.52 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
Handforth St, Onerahi
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 monthDecember | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price US$46 | A good deal US$81 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
US$106
US$53
US$0
US$60
in January
Jan
US$96
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
US$55
in October
Oct
US$60
in November
Nov
US$33
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is December — when the average price for a hire is US$32.95 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is US$95.92 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 February in comparison to hiring a car in in October.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Whangarei Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.9
0.9
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.7 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
0.4 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 December the average hire period is 15 days, while in October, the average hire period is only one day.
Average number of hire days at Whangarei Airport
17
8
0
4 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
15 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$72 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during December, starting at US$33 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at US$96. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Whangarei Airport is February, while the least popular month is October.
Whangarei Airport hosts: Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Whangarei Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Whangarei Airport typically operate from 19:00-20:30.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
US$81
Lowest daily price
US$72
Total cars available
20
Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2026
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
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
US$72–US$107
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
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
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
9.2
US$74–US$87
per day
Handforth St, Onerahi
+64800243789
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
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
US$76–US$124
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
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
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
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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