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Car rental rates in Wanganui

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.

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Wanganui car rental booking experience 5/5
(5 reviews)
  • 11 Dec 2024

    Easy and reasonable price

    andrew f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 10 Oct 2024

    Simple and easy to book

    bobbi-jo c.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 18 Sep 2024

    Great

    douglas u.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 01 Oct 2024

    It would be good if the price that is showed on the first page is including the insurance then you can reduce the price by taking items off. It is misleading when the price is low and then increases as you progress through the booking process. Other than that, it was very easy and I love the app!

    jodie h.
    Booked: Ford Puma St or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Puma St or similar
  • 15 Oct 2024

    Very easy

    john p.
    Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
  • 29 Oct 2024

    very easy

    jodie h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 02 Sep 2024

    Easy to use. Great car comparisons

    belinda k.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
  • 19 Sep 2024

    Ease of booking

    mohd yaacob o.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Wanganui

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Wanganui.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Wanganui

Kia vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Skoda vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    4

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Other vehicles for hire in Wanganui

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 7 Cubic Metre Van

    7 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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“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

Wanganui daily rate data

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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 30 December, 2024

Wanganui Airport car hire

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.

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Car rental depots in Wanganui

Car hire depots in Wanganui are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Wanganui Downtown

    161 London St, Wanganui, Whanganui NI, 4500

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Wanganui Downtown

    161 London St, Wanganui, Wanganui NI, 4500

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Wanganui

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wanganui?

    Prices start at NZD $173 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $299 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wanganui.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover 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 $305 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wanganui.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental 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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