Car Rental at Whangarei Airport

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Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, New Zealand
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$40.62 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$110.75 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$143.08 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$131.09 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size SUV
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$153.80 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$159.61 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$41.54 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$42.57 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
$103 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
$1.62 per liter or $6.15 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.51 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.61 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 $34.22 per day
    117.2 km / 72.8 miles away
  2. Auckland Henderson from $34.22 per day
    125.3 km / 77.9 miles away
  3. Downtown from $30.75 per day
    125.6 km / 78 miles away
  4. Waiheke Island Port from $28.05 per day
    125.9 km / 78.2 miles away
  5. Auckland Mount Wellington from $34.30 per day
    133.5 km / 83 miles away
  6. Auckland Onehunga from $33.88 per day
    133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from $54.69 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  8. Auckland East Tamaki from $34.30 per day
    138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
  9. Auckland Airport from $14.10 per day
    143 km / 88.9 miles away
  10. Tauranga Airport from $80.30 per day
    267.4 km / 166.2 miles away
  11. Rotorua Airport from $66.50 per day
    313 km / 194.5 miles away
  12. New Plymouth Airport from $61.82 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  13. Napier Airport from $33.70 per day
    466.7 km / 290 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from $80.40 per day
    518.1 km / 321.9 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $49.51 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  16. Downtown from $17.21 per day
    616.1 km / 382.8 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $18.92 per day
    619.5 km / 384.9 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from $37.97 per day
    623.1 km / 387.2 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from $18.45 per day
    872.4 km / 542.1 miles away
  20. Downtown from $37.27 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
$131.00
March
April
$74.84
May
$43.42
June
July
August
September
$55.41
October
$43.97
November
$132.04
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Whangarei Airport is June — when rental costs average $43.42 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $132.04 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 $41 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
$102.89
Lowest daily price
$40.62
Total cars available
61

Top 4 suppliers at Whangarei Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+640800737070
Handforth St, Onerahi
$111 - $186
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
$122 - $216
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
$41 - $46
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
$41 - $46
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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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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The Brown's
Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Very helpful and explained everything about the car hire. Receptionist was very pleasant. Easy to collect and return the car.
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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
Quick
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Mar 18, 2025
Easy and straightforward
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