The easiest way to book a car rental at Whakatāne Airport (WHK)
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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 Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $81/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $81/day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $100/day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $148/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $193/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $200/day
Premium Passenger Van
12 Seat Bus or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 30 Sep 2026
from NZD $242/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 20, 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 20 September, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 10 Jul 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington
- 05 Aug 2026matthew t.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 18 Sep 2026richard s.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarDunedin Airport
- 16 Sep 2026cameron w.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarNew Plymouth Airport
- 01 Sep 2026troy b.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 Jul 2026rochelle m.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarChristchurch Airport
- 14 Sep 2026james a.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 01 Sep 2026bruce r.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarBlenheim Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Whakatāne Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, 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
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival (K)
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Niro Hybrid (G2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos (G)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sportage (J6)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic (D)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi Outlander (I)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Suzuki Swift (B2)
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid (J2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
12 Seat Bus
12
2
12 large
ProvidersHertz
12 Seat Bus (X)
12
2
12 large
ProvidersHertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$143
$143
22 Sep
$143
$143
23 Sep
$81
$143
24 Sep
$143
$143
25 Sep
$86
$143
26 Sep
$143
$143
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$162
$167
22 Sep
$162
$167
23 Sep
$100
$167
24 Sep
$162
$167
25 Sep
$107
$167
26 Sep
$162
$167
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$221
$221
22 Sep
$221
$221
23 Sep
$148
$221
24 Sep
$221
$221
25 Sep
$153
$221
26 Sep
$221
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
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
22 Sep
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
23 Sep
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
24 Sep
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
25 Sep
$193
$255
26 Sep
$255
$255
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$263
$263
22 Sep
$263
$263
23 Sep
$242
$263
24 Sep
$263
$263
25 Sep
$247
$263
26 Sep
$263
$263
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$260
$260
22 Sep
$260
$260
23 Sep
$200
$260
24 Sep
$260
$260
25 Sep
$202
$260
26 Sep
$260
$260
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 20 September, 2026
Car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Hertz Whakatane Airport
N/AAerodrome Rd, Rd 1, Whakatane Airport
Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–20:00
Thrifty Whakatane Airport
N/AAerodrome Road
Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00, Sun 08:00–20:30
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?
For a rental period from 23 September to 30 September 2026, prices range from NZD $81 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $148 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Whakatāne Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Whakatāne Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Whakatāne Airport for the rental period from 23 September to 30 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Hertz costing NZD $81 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Whakatāne Airport?
Booking your hire car at Whakatāne Airport 3 days beforehand can save you over 20 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Whakatāne Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Whakatāne Airport from 27 September to 4 October 2026 ranges from NZD $189 to NZD $242 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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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