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.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $86/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $86/day
Special
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $93/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $97/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $123/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $218/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 10 Nov 2025
from NZD $220/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $236/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 31, 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 31 October, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 27 Oct 2025gillian n.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 21 Sep 2025allen w.Booked: Toyota BZ4X or similarAuckland Airport International
- 03 Jul 2025shona d.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarHamilton Airport
- 11 Jul 2025gavin a.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 19 Aug 2025john r.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 20 Jul 2025helen p.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarHamilton Airport
- 05 Jul 2025sonja e.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 12 Oct 2025jeanette n.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarChristchurch Downtown
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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 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
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 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
31 Oct
$89
$96
01 Nov
$96
$147
02 Nov
$96
$147
03 Nov
$86
$147
04 Nov
$96
$147
05 Nov
$86
$147
06 Nov
$96
$147
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$104
$108
01 Nov
$108
$177
02 Nov
$108
$177
03 Nov
$97
$177
04 Nov
$108
$177
05 Nov
$97
$177
06 Nov
$108
$177
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$115
$141
01 Nov
$206
$260
02 Nov
$206
$260
03 Nov
$123
$260
04 Nov
$206
$260
05 Nov
$123
$260
06 Nov
$206
$260
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$186
$186
01 Nov
$304
$304
02 Nov
$304
$304
03 Nov
$236
$304
04 Nov
$304
$304
05 Nov
$236
$304
06 Nov
$304
$304
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
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
01 Nov
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
02 Nov
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
03 Nov
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
04 Nov
$294
$294
05 Nov
$220
$294
06 Nov
$294
$294
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$199
$199
01 Nov
$285
$285
02 Nov
$285
$285
03 Nov
$218
$285
04 Nov
$285
$285
05 Nov
$218
$285
06 Nov
$285
$285
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 31 October, 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 $86 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $149 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 $220 and NZD $236 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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