Great value rental cars from Wanganui’s most trusted car hire providers
Wanganui (also spelt Whanganui) is located on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Set across the mouth of the mighty Wanganui River, the town was one of the first places foreigners settled in the country. It now boasts a thriving arts scene as well as many heritage buildings, and the town is within reach of the beautiful Wanganui National Park. Wanganui is about a two and a half hour drive north of Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara and three hours south of Taupō.
Getting on the road in Wanganui 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.
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 10, 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 10 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Wanganui. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz and Thrifty. |
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Kia Seltos
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
4
4
1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
“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
Per day price range
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
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
14 Mar
$169
$169
$230
$230
15 Mar
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 Mar
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
Per day price range
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
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
14 Mar
$237
$237
$277
$277
15 Mar
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 Mar
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
Per day price range
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
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
14 Mar
$291
$291
$341
$341
15 Mar
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 Mar
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
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 10 March, 2025
Are you flying into Wanganui?
If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Wanganui Airport (WAG) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Wanganui Airport” in our search form.
Car hire depots in Wanganui are marked on the map below.
161 London St, Wanganui, Whanganui NI, 4500
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
161 London St, Wanganui, Wanganui NI, 4500
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Wanganui
Prices start at NZD $169 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $277 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wanganui.
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 NZD $291 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wanganui.
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 Wanganui 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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