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Pick up a Whangarei car rental and make the most of your time in this subtropical city in Northland, New Zealand. Satisfy your urban desires with a vibrant arts scene, eclectic shopping, and waterfront dining, and fulfill your sense of adventure with nearby hiking trails, endless watersport opportunities, and active sightseeing. Go see it all with a Whangarei car hire.

Picking up your car rental from Whangarei Airport

Whangarei District Airport is a small but modern facility with air conditioning, free WiFi and a cafe. You'll find the Whangarei car rental agencies in the arrivals area. Collect your keys and follow the clearly marked signs to the car rental lot, located to the left when departing the terminal.

Getting around Whangarei in your airport car hire

Keep in mind the following driving tips about the area to help you on your way.

• The drive to Whangarei is just 11 minutes from the airport via Riverside Drive.

• Whangarei is a growing city. Slow down around roadworks, and expect some minor delays.

• The city centre offers a range of on-street parking and Pay and Display options, with varying fees that can be paid by coins or mPark using your smartphone.

• Be aware that Whangarei's iconic harbour bridge, Te Matau ā Pohe, is opened at 12 noon every day.

• Traffic is relatively manageable compared to other urban centres like Christchurch and Auckland, but there is congestion at peak hours in the morning and late afternoon.

Hit the highlights in your Whangarei rental cars

Water sports

Surfing, scuba diving, boat cruising, kitesurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and much more are all on offer at the sun-baked beaches of the region.

Whangarei Falls

A fantastic curtain waterfall splashing off 26-metre-high basalt cliffs awaits you at the Hatea River, viewable from a lookout point just off the road, and base accessible by a stunning 30-minute wander through glorious bushland.

Abbey Caves

Head underground and find three caverns sporting thousands of shining glow worms and one of which even has stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

Cape Reinga

Take your car hire Whangarei 3.5 hours north to the lighthouse at the very top tip of the island, where you can see the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean collide in a swirl of bright blue and green waters. This spot holds significant spiritual meaning in Maori culture, so be sure to read the many plaques in informative signs dotted about the place.

Top tips for Whangarei Airport car rental

• The supply of car rentals in Whangarei can be limited during peak holiday periods, so secure your car hire deal well in advance. Summer is especially busy.

• Winding roads are typical in the coastal areas just outside of Whangarei city. Choose a vehicle that is both safety conscious and higher off the ground for the comfort of you and your passengers.

• Special occasion? Luxury car hire in Whangarei is available. Select this option in the search box, or give us a call to discuss vehicle preferences.