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Car rental rates in Whakatāne

The riverside town of Whakatāne is situated in the eastern Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island. Set just an hour to the east of Tauranga and an hour and a half from Rotorua, Whakatāne makes for a comfortable location to explore the region.


Getting on the road in Whakatāne is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $61/day

    for 17 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $69/day

    for 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2025
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  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $72/day

    for 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2025
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  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $80/day

    for 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2025
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  • HertzIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $96/day

    for 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2025
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  • HertzFullsize Passenger Van
    Fullsize Passenger Van

    From NZD $165/day

    for 18 Jul - 23 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 15, 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 15 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Whakatāne car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(16 reviews)
  • 03 Jul 2025

    simple and easy

    alison c.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Hamilton Airport
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 03 Jul 2025

    Very easy to book

    fiona f.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 10 Jun 2025

    Clear and easy to use

    shelley h.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 27 Jun 2025

    Very simple process and don't have to pay till pickup

    pauline t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Asx or similar
    Napier Airport
    Mitsubishi Asx or similar
  • 02 Jun 2025

    Easy website to use!

    jillian a.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 05 Jun 2025

    Easy to navigate and use

    desarei s.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 04 Jun 2025

    Fast and easy

    nigel s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 20 Apr 2025

    Easy steps

    cecelia c.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Queenstown Downtown
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Whakatāne

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsOne car rental depot in Whakatāne.
✅ Rental brandsHertz.

Car models commonly available in Whakatāne

Kia vehicles for hire in Whakatane

  • 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 in Whakatane

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Whakatane

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Whakatane

  • 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 in Whakatane

  • 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 daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

$69

$72

Thu

17 Jul

$69

$72

Fri

18 Jul

$69

$84

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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

15 Jul

$80

$84

Wed

16 Jul

$80

$84

Thu

17 Jul

$80

$84

Fri

18 Jul

$80

$99

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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

15 Jul

$96

$124

Wed

16 Jul

$96

$124

Thu

17 Jul

$96

$124

Fri

18 Jul

$111

$139

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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

15 Jul

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

16 Jul

$169

$169

Thu

17 Jul

$169

$169

Fri

18 Jul

$165

$169

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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

15 Jul

$173

$173

Wed

16 Jul

$173

$173

Thu

17 Jul

$173

$173

Fri

18 Jul

$170

$173

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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

15 Jul

$181

$181

Wed

16 Jul

$181

$181

Thu

17 Jul

$181

$181

Fri

18 Jul

$178

$181

Sat

19 Jul

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

Sun

20 Jul

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

Mon

21 Jul

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 15 July, 2025

Whakatāne Airport car hire

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Car rental depots in Whakatāne

Car hire depots in Whakatāne are marked on the map below.

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

    72 Mcalister St, Whakatane, Whakatane NI, 3120

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

    5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Whakatāne

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

    Prices start at NZD $69 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $124 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Whakatāne.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Whakatāne?

    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 $165 and NZD $170 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Whakatāne.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Whakatane?

    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 in Whakatane 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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