Rental Cars Wanganui

Whanganui

Easy Whanganui pick up and drop off

Visitors come to Whanganui to discover stunning Art Deco heritage buildings and the iconic Whanganui River. The best way to explore this remarkable region is with a quality car rental from Pegasus. Search our range of vehicles from our Whanganui rental location.

Enjoy benefits such as incredible daily rates and $15 airport transfers. This service is available to and from Whanganui Airport and CBD hotels during office hours on weekdays, and 8 am to 12 pm on Saturdays.

After-hours pick-ups are welcome – please organise these via either phone or email. When you make your booking, let us know your flight number, pick-up date and time. We’ll make sure your car is ready and waiting at the terminal. An after hours pick up or drop off fee of $45 applies.

Pegasus Rental Cars Wanganui

21 Heads Road, Gonville,
Wanganui 4500, New Zealand

Opening Hours

8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
8am – 12pm Saturday
For bookings outside these hours please phone 0800 35 45 11

Vehicle Range

Our car range for hire

Our Whanganui car rentals consist of fuel-efficient and well-maintained vehicles. Choose from small, medium, and large cars to suit your needs and budget. For larger groups, we also have spacious station wagons and people movers.

For your peace of mind, we give each Wanganui car a 23-point safety check and thorough inspection before you drive away. All vehicles are covered by 24-hour roadside assistance, New Zealand-wide. Enjoy unlimited kilometres on all hires of 4 days or more. Hires for up to 3 days include 150 free kilometres per day. Child seats and GPS navigation are available for hire.

How to find us – directions to Pegasus Wanganui

Our depot is a 6-minute drive from Whanganui Airport location (WAG) on 18 Airport Road. Head north along Airport Road onto Heads Road, and we’re on the right, before the Guyton Street intersection.

Contact details for car hire Wanganui

Our Whanganui office is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Monday to Friday, and 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday. For after-hours phone bookings, please call our toll-free 0800 phone number.

Location: 21 Heads Road, Gonville, Wanganui
Phone: (06) 345 0088 | 0800 35 45 11
Email: wanganui@rentalcars.co.nz
Facebook: @pegasuswanganui

Explore driving destinations near Wanganui

In the city centre, art lovers can enjoy local and international art at the Sarjeant Gallery in Queens Park. For trips out of town, head 2 hours north to Whanganui National Park for the ultimate in kayaking, hiking, canoeing and camping. While you’re there, search for and cross the abandoned Bridge to Nowhere. Take a drive along Whanganui River Road for an insight into early Maori life. Why not stay and canoe the river, take a guided tour or an exhilarating high-speed jet boat ride?

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What age can you rent a car in Wanganui?

We keep our Napier Airport car hire prices competitive to help you stick to your budget. Have a look at our deals page for promotions and seasonal specials on our fleet. Book your Napier car rental in advance before prices increase for the holiday period.

Yes! We offer long-hire discounts on any vehicle. The longer you rent a car from us – the more you save per day – great value for the cost! Check online or contact our customer service team at the booking branch for more information and assistance.

Yes, we do offer one way rentals from Wanganui to be dropped off in a different location. Please enter the Wanganui location in the pick up column when booking and choose your drop off location to see availability and pricing, otherwise contact us for more information.

Reviews

Reviews from our Whanganui customers

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Book now with Pegasus

With 15 depots nationwide, you can find a Pegasus rental car location near you. Search and book online or call 0800 35 45 11 now to secure the perfect vehicle type for your journey and budget. The Pegasus team wants to see you off on a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable journey. We can’t wait to welcome you to the North Island!

Car rental couldn’t be easier with Pegasus Rental Cars Wanganui! Branch owner/operator John is a mechanic by trade and also runs Guthrie’s Auto Care in Wanganui. John and his colleague Allan have excellent knowledge of the local region. The Wanganui team look forward to meeting and providing you with the right rental vehicle. Give Allan a call to get started on your journey.