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.
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from NZD $168/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from NZD $172/day
Compact Car
Kia Stonic or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from NZD $190/day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
from NZD $222/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
from NZD $268/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from NZD $316/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 08, 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 08 November, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 23 Sep 2026andrew m.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarQueenstown Airport
- 13 Sep 2026sally a.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarAuckland Airport
- 07 Sep 2026jessica d.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarChristchurch Airport
- 22 Oct 2026sean l.Booked: Mercedes GLA 200 or similarChristchurch Airport
- 30 Oct 2026mark f.Booked: Mystery Car or similarWellington International Airport
- 25 Aug 2026david k.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAuckland International Airport
- 07 Oct 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarAuckland International Airport
- 18 Sep 2026richard s.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarDunedin 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 Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 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 RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire at Whakatāne Airport
12 Seat Bus
12
2
12 large
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
08 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
09 Nov
$193
$214
10 Nov
$193
$214
11 Nov
$172
$214
12 Nov
$193
$214
13 Nov
$172
$214
14 Nov
$193
$193
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 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
09 Nov
$235
$235
10 Nov
$235
$235
11 Nov
$222
$235
12 Nov
$235
$235
13 Nov
$224
$235
14 Nov
$235
$235
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 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
09 Nov
$298
$298
10 Nov
$298
$298
11 Nov
$268
$298
12 Nov
$298
$298
13 Nov
$271
$298
14 Nov
$298
$298
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 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
09 Nov
$341
$341
10 Nov
$341
$341
11 Nov
$316
$341
12 Nov
$341
$341
13 Nov
$316
$341
14 Nov
$341
$341
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 08 November, 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 Car Rental 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 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 November 2026, prices at the terminal desks range from NZD $193 per day for an Economy car to NZD $298 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 is an Economy car from NZD $193 per day at the terminal desks, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’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 18 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
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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