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Cheap Car Hire in Whakatane from $102

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Whakatane with a pick-up date of 31/7 and drop-off date of 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Whakatane

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Whakatane and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Whakatane this past week from 6 hire locations out of 3 hire agencies. Prices for a Whakatane small car hire start from $102/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$102+

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Compact

Compact

$111+

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Full-size

Full-size

$197+

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SUV

SUV

$158+

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People mover

People mover

$142+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$143+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$176+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$102+

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Best car hire deals found in Whakatane

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Whakatane. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 4 hire car agencies in Whakatane with an average daily rate of $147. Data was last updated on 18 July 2026.
Holden Barina$102/day
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Holden Barina
Found 07/17/26
BMW 1 Series$111/day
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BMW 1 Series
Found 07/17/26
Kia Stonic$119/day
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Kia Stonic
Found 07/17/26

Cheapflights insights for Whakatane car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Whakatane, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Whakatane?

To get the best deal on car hire in Whakatane, book about 46 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $49, which is about 45% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Whakatane?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Whakatane is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Avis
Avis
0.0
Firefly
Firefly
0.0
Sunnycars
Sunnycars
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Whakatane?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Whakatane is April, when you can expect to pay $66/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Whakatane is March ($245/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$146

February

$132

March

$245

April

$66

May

$117

June

$127

July

$86

August

$100

September

$168

October

$74

November

$129

December

$116

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Top hire agencies in Whakatane

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Whakatane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 4 car hire companies in Whakatane. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location
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Firefly

3 locations
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Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Whakatane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2026.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Whakatane, offering car hire for around $1,033 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Whakatane it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Whakatane

Browse car hires by fuel type in Whakatane. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Whakatane. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$82+

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