Whakatane

Cheap Car Rentals in Whakatane from $186

Whakatane, New Zealand
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Whakatane?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Whakatane and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on May 3, 2024.

January

$92

February

$71

March

$76

April

$74

May

$75

June

$80

July

$60

August

$52

September

$59

October

$79

November

$91

December

$83

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Whakatane is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Whakatane

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Whakatane to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on May 3, 2024.

Small cars

$44 - $184

All Car Types

$80 - $160

To rent a small car in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $83/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$184/day). In fact, July is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a small car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $45/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$166/day). In fact, July is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a medium car saves you 59% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $149/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$191/day). In fact, July is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $99/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$299/day). In fact, July is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $144/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$111/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$202/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a van is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a pickup truck in Whakatane, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $95/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Whakatane, New Zealand (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$191/day). In fact, April is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Whakatane. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Whakatane, renting a pickup truck saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Whakatane

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Whakatane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 4 car rental companies in Whakatane. Reviews were last updated on May 3, 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Whakatane, including Hertz, Firefly and Sunnycars. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

3 locations

Sunnycars

3 locations

Avis

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Whakatane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on May 3, 2024.
  • What are gas prices like in Whakatane?

    The average gas price in Whakatane is $6.89/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $82 and $118 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Whakatane for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers rental cars in Whakatane for about $602 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Whakatane?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Whakatane however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people rent in Whakatane?

    The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Whakatane is Compact (Kia Stonic) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Van rentals in Whakatane

Find van rental deals in Whakatane from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Whakatane cost an average of $186 per day. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
In terms of van rentals in Whakatane, these are some the best options we've found at this time. If you're not finding the van rental that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Nissan Quest$186/day
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Nissan Quest
Toyota Sienna$186/day
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