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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 11, 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 11 February, 2026

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

    Easy

    doug m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 01 Dec 2025

    Easy booking system

    ben w.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 13 Oct 2025

    Easy to navigate. All conditions clearly set out. Easy to compare

    christopher f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Greymouth Railway Station
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 12 Oct 2025

    pretty straight forward process. always get good value

    hamish t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Wellington Ferry Terminal
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 19 Nov 2025

    Not totally happy. Request was for a Toyota Corolla or similar, as these are good cars. We went with East Coast Rentals. They said a Corolla was not available. We were given a Cherry (a red one). I walked around the ECR lot and found only one Corolla (a hybrid), amongst 80 cars. I don't think that they run petrol Corollas. Do not advertise them. VVV quoted 1 X$12 for an extra driver, while ECR added $60. We challenged them. ECR said that it might be on VVV website , but ECR have updated their website (?? isn't this automatic administrative?) ECR backed down immediately, which makes me think that it was opportunistic at 6.30 pm and we wanted to get going. The front line staff were great. After 12 days the Cherry went well, which means it was a lot better than the MG3 that we had as a Corolla or similar from another car rental company. We will be back, but a bit more wary and selective. Regards

    neal v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 26 Nov 2025

    Very easy and straightforward, good selection of cars.

    claire p.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Blenheim Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 19 Oct 2025

    Easy and quick

    ross d.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWD
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Toyota Rav4 AWD
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Simple

    koder n.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport International
    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$294

$324

Sat

14 Feb

$253

$324

Sun

15 Feb

$294

$324

Mon

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$343

$353

Sat

14 Feb

$303

$353

Sun

15 Feb

$343

$353

Mon

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$402

$437

Sat

14 Feb

$353

$437

Sun

15 Feb

$402

$437

Mon

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$490

$490

Sat

14 Feb

$490

$495

Sun

15 Feb

$490

$490

Mon

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$417

$417

Sat

14 Feb

$395

$417

Sun

15 Feb

$417

$417

Mon

16 Feb

$395

$417

Tue

17 Feb

$417

$417

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Feb

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

Thu

12 Feb

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

Fri

13 Feb

$437

$437

Sat

14 Feb

$437

$462

Sun

15 Feb

$437

$437

Mon

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

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

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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 11 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

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Whakatāne Airport?

    Prices start at NZD $253 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $412 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 $395 and NZD $495 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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