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    Electric
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    Polestar 2
    or similar Standard Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    No A/C
    5
    3
    19 263,35 HUF
    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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    Mitsubishi Outlander
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    1
    14 894,03 HUF
    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
    2
    15 172,31 HUF
    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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    High deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    4
    20 103,17 HUF
    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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    Low deposit
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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
    5
    23 092,18 HUF
    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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    Low deposit
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    6
    24 036,22 HUF
    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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    Electric
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    Polestar 2
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    24 738,57 HUF
    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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    Low deposit
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    24 941,46 HUF26 254,14 HUF
    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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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Skoda Kodiaq
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    27 618,93 HUF
    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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    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
    10
    28 280,26 HUF
    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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    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
    11
    29 665,00 HUF
    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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    Low deposit
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Skoda Kodiaq
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    4
    12
    29 937,74 HUF
    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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    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
    13
    31 884,03 HUF33 562,02 HUF
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    32 757,11 HUF
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Online check-in
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    Ford Everest
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    15
    34 069,79 HUF
    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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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationAirport informationTop 3 locations near Whangarei AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Whangarei Airport and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +64
    Average car hire price
    33 075 HUF 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
    537,76 HUF per litre or 2 035,64 HUF per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    481,86 HUF per litre or 1 824,04 HUF per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    578,24 HUF per litre or 2 188,88 HUF 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

    1. Christchurch Airportstarting at 3 351,85 HUF per day
      872,4 km / 542,08 miles
    2. Queenstown Airportstarting at 2 441,95 HUF per day
      1 133,1 km / 704,08 miles
    3. Dunedin Airportstarting at 9 709,49 HUF per day
      1 182,1 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 14 232 HUF A good deal 27 461 HUF Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Whangarei Airport
    56 178 HUF
    28 089 HUF
    0 HUF
    Jan
    Feb

    51 071 HUF

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul

    10 351 HUF

    in August

    Aug
    Sep

    14 232 HUF

    in October

    Oct

    15 717 HUF

    in November

    Nov

    47 194 HUF

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Whangarei Airport is August — when the average price for a hire is 10 351,08 HUF per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is 51 071,04 HUF 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
    2,1
    1
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    1,9 times in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul

    0,6 times in August

    Aug
    Sep

    1,2 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 3 days.

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

    8 days in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug
    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct

    9 days in November

    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs
    🤑 Lowest price20 897 HUF 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
    5
    Average daily price
    33 075 HUF
    Lowest daily price
    20 897 HUF
    Total cars available
    36

    Top 5 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.8
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.2
    33 721 HUF - 49 111 HUF
    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
    Excellent
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.1
    20 897 HUF
    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
    Excellent
    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
    27 025 HUF - 55 628 HUF
    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
    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
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.7
    21 285 HUF
    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
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    21 285 HUF
    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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