Car Rental at Whangarei Airport

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Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 185.95 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 506.96 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
RON 654.92 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 600.04 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size SUV
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 704.02 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 730.61 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 190.14 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 194.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:08 AM on 3/16/25. 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
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
RON 471 per day
Average car rental length
14 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
RON 7.40 per liter or RON 28.02 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 6.63 per liter or RON 25.11 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 7.96 per liter or RON 30.13 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 9.2
  • Terminal facilities 7.1
  • Wi-Fi 5.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
  • Lounge 6.6

Whangarei Airport (WRE)

  • IATA: WRE
  • ICAO: NZWR
  • Name: Whangarei Airport (WRE)
  • Distance from city: 4.3 miles / 7 km

Top 20 locations near Whangarei Airport

  1. Auckland Glenfield from RON 156.62 per day
    117.2 km / 72.8 miles away
  2. Auckland Henderson from RON 156.62 per day
    125.3 km / 77.9 miles away
  3. Downtown from RON 140.73 per day
    125.6 km / 78 miles away
  4. Waiheke Island Port from RON 128.38 per day
    125.9 km / 78.2 miles away
  5. Auckland Mount Wellington from RON 157.02 per day
    133.5 km / 83 miles away
  6. Auckland Onehunga from RON 155.08 per day
    133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from RON 250.34 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamaki from RON 157.02 per day
    138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
  9. Auckland Airport from RON 64.54 per day
    143 km / 88.9 miles away
  10. Tauranga Airport from RON 367.57 per day
    267.4 km / 166.2 miles away
  11. Rotorua Airport from RON 304.38 per day
    313 km / 194.5 miles away
  12. New Plymouth Airport from RON 282.96 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  13. Napier Airport from RON 154.28 per day
    466.7 km / 290 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from RON 368.02 per day
    518.1 km / 321.9 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from RON 226.64 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  16. Downtown from RON 78.78 per day
    616.1 km / 382.8 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from RON 86.60 per day
    619.5 km / 384.9 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from RON 173.80 per day
    623.1 km / 387.2 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from RON 84.46 per day
    872.4 km / 542.1 miles away
  20. Downtown from RON 170.61 per day
    876 km / 544.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Whangarei Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Whangarei Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Whangarei Airport
January
February
RON 599.64
March
April
RON 342.57
May
RON 198.75
June
July
August
September
RON 253.63
October
RON 201.29
November
RON 604.42
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport is June — when rental costs average RON 198.75 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average RON 604.42 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Whangarei Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Whangarei Airport
January
February
11
March
April
1
May
3
June
July
August
September
2
October
9
November
4
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Whangarei Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Whangarei Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
180%
March
April
60%
May
120%
June
July
August
September
120%
October
60%
November
60%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Budget
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price RON 186 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Budget Hyundai Kona 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Polestar 2 5 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.2 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
RON 470.96
Lowest daily price
RON 185.95
Total cars available
61

Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+640800737070
Handforth St, Onerahi
RON 507 - RON 850
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
RON 558 - RON 987
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
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
6494387292
Terminal Building
RON 186 - RON 210
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
094389790
Handforth St, Onerahi
RON 186 - RON 210
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 18, 2025
its good
i am a new customer , i will update my review after using car
UDIT GOEL
Mar 18, 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, easy to see
Carol
Mar 18, 2025
Booking was easy
Booking was easy. They were cheaper than booking through any other car hire. Here's hoping we don't need to find out how easy they are to deal with in the event of making a claim!
BRIAN
Mar 18, 2025
quick to the point and not throwing in…
quick to the point and not throwing in abunch of advertising in the process
Cliff Boeckman
Mar 18, 2025
Easy and smooth
Easy and smooth
Suhaimi Abu Husin
Mar 18, 2025
The whole process so far was quick and…
The whole process so far was quick and easy.
Sabrina Sbarbori
Mar 18, 2025
Good Price
Good Price. Booking easily executed.
D J Pentin
Mar 18, 2025
You get value for money
Everything was exactly as advertised. Service was quick and friendly.
Jacques Meyer
Mar 18, 2025
I've been using DiscoverCars for years…
I've been using DiscoverCars for years and always get a top notch experience. Way to go!
Yefim
Mar 18, 2025
Great prices and filter features
Great prices and filter features, easy cancellation possible if better deal found.
Markus Tyl
Mar 18, 2025
Easy and fast
Site was easy to understand and follow. Fast rental with many options.
The Brown's
Mar 18, 2025
Car Hire at gatwick
Ease of use and got what I expected
Richard Miskimmin
Mar 18, 2025
I have booked with you before and there…
I have booked with you before and there are some good deals and the car renters don't hassle you to buy extras.
Mr French
Mar 18, 2025
easy and trusteble
easy and trusteble
dvora nagar
Mar 18, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Tommy Jönsson
Mar 18, 2025
FAST AND SIMPLE
FAST AND SIMPLE
ELIAS AZIZ

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