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

Whangarei travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whangarei

With a population of 50.900, Whangarei is the largest city in Northland, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whangarei has to offer.

When to visit Whangarei

Whangarei in April
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whangarei in April
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whangarei in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Whangarei, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Whangarei

Plane

When flying to Whangarei, you’ll arrive at Whangarei (WRE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whangarei from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Whangarei is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 130 km from Whangarei. You’ll find branches of North Car Rental and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Whangarei, you’ll arrive at Whangarei (WRE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whangarei from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Whangarei is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 130 km from Whangarei. You’ll find branches of North Car Rental and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whangarei

AKLAuckland Intl
KKEKerikeri
WREWhangarei

Airlines serving Whangarei

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,363 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,293 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,142 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (987 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whangarei

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whangarei

Most booked hotels in Whangarei

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BK's Pohutukawa Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Motel Six
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Kingswood Manor Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$114+
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$152+
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Hiring a car in Whangarei

Hiring a car in Whangarei costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.51 per litre in Whangarei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.11 and $40.14. The most frequently booked car type in Whangarei is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Whangarei costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.51 per litre in Whangarei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.11 and $40.14. The most frequently booked car type in Whangarei is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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