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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.


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    Our customers have rated their Whakatāne Airport car rental booking experience 5/5
    (3 reviews)
    • 07 Nov 2025

      Easy and straight forward booking process.

      david r.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
      Tauranga City
      Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
    • 11 Feb 2026

      Quick no fuss

      jeffrey g.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Wellington Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    • 21 Jan 2026

      Quite easy

      martyn t.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 26 Dec 2025

      Easy

      jan m.
      Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
      Queenstown Airport
      Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    • 01 Jan 2026

      Absence of payment request (credit card info) make me uncomfortable with guarantee of booking

      samuel v.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    • 29 Jan 2026

      Easy website

      adam s.
      Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
      Auckland International Airport
      Toyota C-HR or similar
    • 31 Dec 2025

      Very easy....thank you

      richard s.
      Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
      Auckland International Airport
      Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    • 19 Jan 2026

      Showed all the cars available in one place, sortable. Information about each option was comprehensive and able to be compared. However, it was hard to find whether there was a better rate away from the airport and where.

      geoffrey a.
      Booked: Mazda 3 or similar
      Christchurch Airport
      Mazda 3 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

      5

      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

      3

      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

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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 22 February, 2026

    Car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Hertz Whakatane Airport

      Hertz Whakatane Airport

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sun 08:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–12:00

      Aerodrome Rd, Rd 1, Whakatane Airport, North Island

    • Thrifty Whakatane Airport

      Thrifty Whakatane Airport

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      No reviewsMon–Sat 8:00–20:00, Sun 8:00–20:30

      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

    • Why are there no hire cars at Whakatāne Airport at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Whakatāne Airport, 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.

    • 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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