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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.
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $137/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $159/day
Compact Car
Kia Stonic or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 24 Nov 2026
from NZD $176/day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 24 Nov 2026
from NZD $206/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 24 Nov 2026
from NZD $251/day
Premium Passenger Van
12 Seat Bus or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 24 Nov 2026
from NZD $286/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 14, 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 in NZD from a search run on 14 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
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- 07 Sep 2026jessica d.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarChristchurch Airport
- 27 Aug 2026tracy h.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarAuckland City
- 10 Sep 2026bernard w.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Sep 2026jan m.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarNelson Airport
- 04 Oct 2026daniel m.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarQueenstown Airport
- 11 Nov 2026adam p.Booked: Suzuki Swift Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 18 Sep 2026richard s.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarDunedin Airport
- 11 Nov 2026dorothy d.Booked: Geely EX5 or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Whakatāne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | One car rental depot in Whakatāne. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz. |
Car models commonly available in Whakatāne
Kia vehicles for hire in Whakatane
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 in Whakatane
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Whakatane
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Whakatane
TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Other vehicles for hire in Whakatane
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 daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Nov
$149
$179
15 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
16 Nov
$179
$179
17 Nov
$159
$179
18 Nov
$179
$179
19 Nov
$159
$199
20 Nov
$179
$199
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Nov
$189
$218
15 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
16 Nov
$218
$218
17 Nov
$206
$218
18 Nov
$218
$218
19 Nov
$208
$218
20 Nov
$218
$218
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Nov
$248
$331
15 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
16 Nov
$331
$331
17 Nov
$307
$331
18 Nov
$331
$331
19 Nov
$251
$331
20 Nov
$276
$331
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Nov
$269
$297
15 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
16 Nov
$297
$297
17 Nov
$286
$297
18 Nov
$297
$297
19 Nov
$291
$297
20 Nov
$297
$297
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 14 November, 2026
Whakatāne Airport car hire
Are you flying into Whakatāne?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Whakatāne Airport (WHK).
Car rental depots in Whakatāne
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Hertz Whakatane Downtown
4.7 (3)72 Mcalister St, Whakatane
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–11:00 & 17:00–17:30, Sun 08:00–08:30 & 17:00–17:30
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Whakatāne
How much does it cost to hire a car in Whakatāne?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 November 2026, prices range from NZD $179 per day for an Economy car to NZD $276 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Whakatāne.
What is the cheapest car rental in Whakatāne?
The cheapest car rental in Whakatāne is an Economy car from NZD $179 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 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 in Whakatāne?
Booking your hire car in Whakatāne 3 days beforehand can save you over 18 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Whakatāne?
A minivan hired in Whakatāne starts from NZD $297 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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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