Holidays always seem to come and go so quickly, so no one wants to waste any of that precious time hunting around each hire company to find the best deal on Wanganui rental cars. Save yourself the hassle and head straight to Airport Rentals, where you only need to type in your pick-up and drop-off dates to see all available vehicles from leading hire companies Auto Europe, Avis and Budget.
Whether you’re looking for a family vehicle with lots of room for luggage or are only staying for a quick romantic getaway with a loved one, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the range of makes and models. You’ll quickly be able to compare prices from each company and decide which option is best for you.
Airport Rentals guarantee the lowest price, so you don’t need to worry about finding a better deal somewhere else later on. Plus, there are no cancellation or amendment fees on most vehicles should you change your mind.
What to do in Wanganui
Wanganui River is without doubt the most prominent landmark in the region. The city hugs its banks and has been built around this massive natural feature. The river is the country’s longest navigable waterway, and was once known as the Rhine of New Zealand.
One of the best ways to see the river is by car on a self-drive tour of River Road. Take your time and make plenty of stops along the way at attractions such as the breathtaking Omorehu Waterfall, historic Kawana Mill Museum, the Aramoana Summit and the bizarre but beautiful Oyster Cliffs. The drive will take anywhere from two to four hours, depending on your breaks.
Get onto the river itself in a kayak, canoe, steamboat or exhilarating jetboat. There are a number of tour options available for each vessel, all of which will give you an up-close-and-personal view of the lifeblood of Wanganui.
For a day trip to get you out of the city, drive just under two hours to Mt Ruapehu. By summer, it’s a fantastic hiking destination up rugged volcanic mountainsides to the sparkling crater lake at the top. You can even jump on the ski-lift for an easy ride up! In winter, it’s the North Island’s premier ski and snowboard destination, with several skifields and dozens of on- and off-piste runs for all skill levels.
Wanganui Airport 101
The terminal opens one hour before the first scheduled departure or arrival of the day, and has plenty of amenities on site such as a visitors’ kiosk and cafe.
Pick up your chosen car hire at Wanganui Airport from the main terminal and drive the quick seven kilometres into town to start your adventure!
From Wanganui, you are just a short drive away from the beautiful Mt Taranaki, but also the impressive volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. If you decide to go North, Auckland can be reached within one day of driving. The city is also within reach with an affordable car for rent from Wellington.
After Wanganui, you may also book car rentals from Whangarei, from Timaru, from Hokitika, and all amazing NZ destinations. We at Airport Rentals will be here to help you every step of the way.