Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whanganui travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whanganui

With a population of 40.268, Whanganui is a must-see destination in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Whanganui deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whanganui

Whanganui in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whanganui in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whanganui

Plane

When flying to Whanganui, you’ll arrive at Wanganui (WAG), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whanganui is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 152 km from Whanganui. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

Plane

When flying to Whanganui, you’ll arrive at Wanganui (WAG), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whanganui is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 152 km from Whanganui. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Whanganui

WLGWellington
PMRPalmerston North
NPLNew Plymouth

Airlines serving Whanganui

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whanganui

Most booked hotels in Whanganui

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Braemar House B&b And Yha Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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151 On London Motel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Riverside Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Astral Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$119+
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The Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$141+
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Hiring a car in Whanganui

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Whanganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Whanganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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