Cheap car hire in Whakatane, New Zealand

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Whakatane?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Whakatane. It’s around 36 € per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 56 € per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 36 €
Yearly avg price56 €

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There are 3 car hire providers in Whakatane. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Whakatane

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Whakatane. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Whakatane

What's the most popular car to hire in Whakatane?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Kia Seltos is the most popular car to hire in Whakatane, with prices starting from €48 per day. The and similar models are also popular drives in Whakatane.
Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos100% chose this
Most popular carKia Seltos
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Whakatane's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Whakatane right now, with prices from €48 per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom €48 per day
Cheapest providerHertz

Hiring a car in Whakatane: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price78 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Whakatane

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Whakatane car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Whakatane that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Whakatane for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Whakatane avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Whakatane, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Whakatane car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Whakatane will set you back around 78 € per day or 278 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Whakatane is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Whakatane is currently August.

On average, around 278 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Whakatane is 334 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Whakatane for a whole month is 1.056 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Whakatane, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Whakatane that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Whakatane.

Most places – Whakatane included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 48 € per day. The average price per day is around 78 €.

Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Whakatane.