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Car rental rates at Whakatāne Airport

Set on the north coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Whakatāne Airport (WHK) lies a ten minute drive to the west of Whakatāne and delivers easy access to regional highlights including Rotorua and Tauranga. The airport is about a four hour drive to the south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.


VroomVroomVroom makes searching, comparing, and booking your rental car at Whakatāne Airport easy. Choose from reliable and affordable car hire options supplied by New Zealand’s leading rental car brands.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 02, 2026 by a New Zealand 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 02 May, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Whakatāne Airport car rental booking experience 5/5
(3 reviews)
  • 06 Jan 2026

    Quick and easy and I didn’t have to trawl thru all the rental car sites to find the best deal.

    juliet m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 29 Jan 2026

    Easy website

    adam s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 30 Apr 2026

    Fabulous site

    annabel s.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Wellington Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 23 Jan 2026

    Easy to use, pay at pickup.

    keith m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
  • 24 Jan 2026

    Always competitive and pay on pick up

    michael d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 06 Apr 2026

    Easy and simple

    dermarious h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 06 Feb 2026

    Easy to navigate around the site

    christine r.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 12 Feb 2026

    Fast and easy

    grant f.
    Booked: Toyota BZ4X or similar
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Toyota BZ4X or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Whakatāne Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Whakatāne Airport

Kia vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    2

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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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

Whakatāne Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 May

$143

$152

Sun

03 May

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

04 May

$143

$152

Tue

05 May

$86

$152

Wed

06 May

$143

$152

Thu

07 May

$86

$152

Fri

08 May

$143

$152

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 May

$162

$167

Sun

03 May

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

04 May

$162

$167

Tue

05 May

$107

$167

Wed

06 May

$162

$167

Thu

07 May

$107

$167

Fri

08 May

$162

$167

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 May

$187

$221

Sun

03 May

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

04 May

$187

$221

Tue

05 May

$123

$221

Wed

06 May

$187

$221

Thu

07 May

$123

$221

Fri

08 May

$187

$221

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 May

$255

$255

Sun

03 May

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

04 May

$255

$255

Tue

05 May

$193

$255

Wed

06 May

$255

$255

Thu

07 May

$193

$255

Fri

08 May

$255

$255

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 May

$260

$260

Sun

03 May

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

04 May

$260

$260

Tue

05 May

$202

$260

Wed

06 May

$260

$260

Thu

07 May

$202

$260

Fri

08 May

$260

$260

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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 02 May, 2026

Car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Hertz Whakatane Airport

    Hertz Whakatane Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1, Whakatane Airport, North Island

  • Thrifty Whakatane Airport

    Thrifty Whakatane Airport

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    Aerodrome Road, North Island

Nearby Whakatāne Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Whakatāne Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Whakatāne Airport
Whakatāne 5km away

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Whakatāne Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Whakatāne Airport?

    Prices start at NZD $86 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $153 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Whakatāne Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Whakatāne Airport?

    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 $193 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Whakatāne Airport.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Whakatāne Airport?

    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 at Whakatāne Airport 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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