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Whangārei, meaning “Bountiful Land” in Māori, is the main centre of the Northland Region, just a two-hour drive from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau. The city has a population of around 50,000 people, and is a beautiful location to explore with a rental car.
Getting on the road in Whangārei is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | One car rental depot in Whangarei. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz. |

Ford Everest
7
4
2 small
Hertz

Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz

Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz

Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Polestar 2Electric
5
2
1 large, 2 small
Hertz

Skoda Kodiaq
7
4
2 small
Hertz

Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
Hertz

12 Seat Bus
12
3
12 large
Hertz

Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Are you flying into Whangārei?
If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Whangārei Airport (WRE) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Whangārei Airport” in our search form.

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

37 Porowini Ave, Morningside, Whangarei, North Island
On hiring a car in Whangārei
Our data shows that Whangarei, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Whangarei may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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