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Car rental rates in Wanganui

Wanganui (also spelt Whanganui) is located on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Set across the mouth of the mighty Wanganui River, the town was one of the first places foreigners settled in the country. It now boasts a thriving arts scene as well as many heritage buildings, and the town is within reach of the beautiful Wanganui National Park. Wanganui is about a two and a half hour drive north of Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara and three hours south of Taupō.


Getting on the road in Wanganui 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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Economy CarHertz

From NZD $67/day

for 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2024
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Compact CarHertz

From NZD $69/day

for 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2024
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Compact SUVHertz

From NZD $73/day

for 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2024
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Intermediate SUVHertz

From NZD $79/day

for 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2024
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Fullsize Passenger VanHertz

From NZD $195/day

for 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2024
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Fullsize SUVThrifty

From NZD $283/day

for 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2024
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 27, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 27 July, 2024

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  • 28 Mar 2024

    Was unbelievably easy to navigate, thank you

    teresa r.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
  • 13 Apr 2024

    Quick and easy booking

    graeme b.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
  • 15 Apr 2024

    Easy booking system

    ben w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 16 Apr 2024

    Very easy booking process in less than 5 minutes. Insurance for excess is good value.

    timothy g.
    Booked: Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
  • 19 May 2024

    Easy to use and to compare prices

    grant b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 06 Apr 2024

    Quick. Simple

    michelle f.
    Booked: Toyota Hilux or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Hilux or similar
  • 06 Jul 2024

    It was straightforward and as long as there are no issues when the time comes to pick up the car, I'm very happy

    emily r.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 04 Jun 2024

    Simple search engine and easy to navigate

    alan y.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Wanganui

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Wanganui.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Wanganui

Kia vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty

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“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

Wanganui daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

28 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

29 Jul

$138

$282

Tue

30 Jul

$138

$282

Wed

31 Jul

$277

$282

Thu

01 Aug

$105

$161

Fri

02 Aug

$67

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

28 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

29 Jul

$149

$299

Tue

30 Jul

$149

$299

Wed

31 Jul

$299

$299

Thu

01 Aug

$113

$171

Fri

02 Aug

$73

$95

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

28 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

29 Jul

$162

$339

Tue

30 Jul

$162

$339

Wed

31 Jul

$325

$339

Thu

01 Aug

$135

$248

Fri

02 Aug

$79

$108

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

28 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

29 Jul

$283

$379

Tue

30 Jul

$283

$379

Wed

31 Jul

$379

$379

Thu

01 Aug

$379

$379

Fri

02 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

28 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

29 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

30 Jul

$195

$341

Wed

31 Jul

$195

$195

Thu

01 Aug

$341

$369

Fri

02 Aug

$341

$341

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 27 July, 2024

Wanganui Airport car hire

Are you flying into Wanganui?
If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Wanganui Airport (WAG) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Wanganui Airport” in our search form.

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Car rental depots in Wanganui

Car hire depots in Wanganui are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Wanganui Downtown

    161 London St, Wanganui, Whanganui NI, 4500

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Wanganui Downtown

    161 London St, Wanganui, Wanganui NI, 4500

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Wanganui

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wanganui?

    Prices start at NZD $67 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $108 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wanganui.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wanganui?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $195 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wanganui.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Wanganui?

    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 Wanganui 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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