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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.
Economy CarView offerFrom NZD $79/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $79/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $86/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $91/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $103/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
Fullsize Passenger VanView offerFrom NZD $175/day
for 20 Sep - 25 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 17, 2025 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 17 September, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Whakatāne Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Whakatāne Airport
Kia vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
12 Seat Bus
12
3
12 large
ProvidersHertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
“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
17 Sep
$89
$96
18 Sep
$89
$96
19 Sep
$89
$96
20 Sep
$79
$96
21 Sep
$89
$96
22 Sep
$79
$96
23 Sep
$89
$96
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Sep
$102
$104
18 Sep
$102
$104
19 Sep
$102
$104
20 Sep
$91
$104
21 Sep
$102
$104
22 Sep
$91
$104
23 Sep
$102
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Sep
$115
$141
18 Sep
$115
$141
19 Sep
$115
$141
20 Sep
$103
$141
21 Sep
$115
$141
22 Sep
$103
$141
23 Sep
$115
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Sep
$186
$186
18 Sep
$186
$186
19 Sep
$186
$186
20 Sep
$175
$186
21 Sep
$186
$186
22 Sep
$175
$186
23 Sep
$186
$186
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Sep
$206
$206
18 Sep
$206
$206
19 Sep
$206
$206
20 Sep
$199
$206
21 Sep
$206
$206
22 Sep
$199
$206
23 Sep
$206
$206
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Sep
$199
$199
18 Sep
$199
$199
19 Sep
$199
$199
20 Sep
$188
$199
21 Sep
$199
$199
22 Sep
$188
$199
23 Sep
$199
$199
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 17 September, 2025
Car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport
Car hire depots at Whakatāne Airport are marked on the map below.
Hertz Whakatane Airport
On airport • Whakatāne Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thrifty Whakatane Airport
On airport • Whakatāne Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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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.
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 $79 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $130 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 between NZD $175 and NZD $199 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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