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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.

  • HertzEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $79/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $79/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $86/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $91/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • HertzIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $103/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • HertzFullsize Passenger Van
    Fullsize Passenger Van

    From NZD $175/day

    for 05 Sep - 10 Sep 2025
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Showing 6 of 9 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 02, 2025 by an Australian 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 02 September, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

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

    Always great :)

    michelle p.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Highlander or similar
  • 01 Aug 2025

    easy

    suzanne p.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 17 Jun 2025

    It was easy to do.

    donald b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hamilton Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 16 Jul 2025

    Easy website

    annabel s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 31 Aug 2025

    Fast and effective..love it

    ricci t.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Tauranga City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 22 Jun 2025

    Quick and easy

    gregory g.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 29 Jun 2025

    easy

    carolyn r.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 17 Jun 2025

    Convenience

    leong chiong t.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Auckland North Shore
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Whakatāne Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, 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

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 Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    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

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    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

02 Sep

$89

$96

Wed

03 Sep

$89

$96

Thu

04 Sep

$89

$96

Fri

05 Sep

$79

$96

Sat

06 Sep

$89

$96

Sun

07 Sep

$79

$96

Mon

08 Sep

$89

$96

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Sep

$102

$104

Wed

03 Sep

$102

$104

Thu

04 Sep

$102

$104

Fri

05 Sep

$91

$104

Sat

06 Sep

$102

$104

Sun

07 Sep

$91

$104

Mon

08 Sep

$102

$104

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Sep

$115

$141

Wed

03 Sep

$115

$141

Thu

04 Sep

$115

$141

Fri

05 Sep

$103

$141

Sat

06 Sep

$115

$141

Sun

07 Sep

$103

$141

Mon

08 Sep

$115

$141

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Sep

$186

$186

Wed

03 Sep

$186

$186

Thu

04 Sep

$186

$186

Fri

05 Sep

$175

$186

Sat

06 Sep

$186

$186

Sun

07 Sep

$175

$186

Mon

08 Sep

$186

$186

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 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

Wed

03 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

Thu

04 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

Fri

05 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

Sat

06 Sep

$206

$206

Sun

07 Sep

$199

$206

Mon

08 Sep

$206

$206

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Sep

$199

$199

Wed

03 Sep

$199

$199

Thu

04 Sep

$199

$199

Fri

05 Sep

$188

$199

Sat

06 Sep

$199

$199

Sun

07 Sep

$188

$199

Mon

08 Sep

$199

$199

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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 02 September, 2025

Car rental depots at Whakatāne Airport

Car hire depots at Whakatāne Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Whakatane Airport

    On airport • Whakatāne Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Thrifty Whakatane Airport

    On airport • Whakatāne Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 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.

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 $79 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $130 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 NZD $175 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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