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Wellington (Downtown), Wellington, New Zealand
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Toyota Hiace

    or similar Oversized Van
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    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    10
    1
    No A/C
    4
    1
    $98.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:50 on 22/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

    Why book with us?

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Samoan
    Currency
    NZD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +64
    Average car rental price
    $75 per day
    Average car rental length
    6 days
    Speed limit within town
    30–50 km/h or 19–31 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average gas price
    $1.66 per liter or $6.28 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.78 per liter or $6.74 per gallon
    Rating
    6.0 / 10

    Top 20 locations near Wellington (Downtown)

    1. Picton (Downtown)from $73.59 per day
      64.9 km / 40.33 miles away
    2. Picton Ferry Portfrom $94.10 per day
      64.9 km / 40.33 miles away
    3. Blenheim Airportfrom $55.32 per day
      79.9 km / 49.65 miles away
    4. Nelson Airportfrom $40.12 per day
      130 km / 80.78 miles away
    5. Whanganui Airportfrom $30.22 per day
      150.2 km / 93.33 miles away
    6. New Plymouth Airportfrom $46.89 per day
      259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
    7. Napier Airportfrom $57.58 per day
      270 km / 167.77 miles away
    8. Christchurch Harewood
      303.1 km / 188.34 miles away
    9. Christchurch (Downtown)from $47.20 per day
      304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
    10. Christchurch Airportfrom $23.71 per day
      305.2 km / 189.64 miles away
    11. Taupo Airportfrom $48.91 per day
      305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
    12. Taupo Downtownfrom $40.68 per day
      310.6 km / 193 miles away
    13. Greymouth (Downtown)from $60.00 per day
      321.9 km / 200.02 miles away
    14. Rotorua Airportfrom $43.86 per day
      378.2 km / 235 miles away
    15. Hamilton Airportfrom $24.64 per day
      384.7 km / 239.04 miles away
    16. Hamilton (Downtown)from $21.11 per day
      392.9 km / 244.14 miles away
    17. Gisborne Airportfrom $42.18 per day
      400.4 km / 248.8 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Dollar
    38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
    B
    Budget
    186 Victoria St
    C
    Thrifty
    38-44 Hania St
    D
    Ace Rental Cars
    38/44 Hania Stree
    E
    Hertz
    38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011

    When to book in Wellington (Downtown) and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest in Wellington (Downtown)?

    The cost of renting a car in Wellington (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month February
    Average price $60 A good deal $75 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
    $84
    $42
    $0

    $43

    in January

    Jan

    $77

    in February

    Feb

    $50

    in March

    Mar

    $41

    in April

    Apr

    $55

    in May

    May

    $31

    in June

    Jun

    $24

    in July

    Jul

    $39

    in August

    Aug

    $16

    in September

    Sep

    $38

    in October

    Oct

    $23

    in November

    Nov

    $31

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $16.18 per day. This is 73% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $76.81 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown)?

    Based on how many users search for a car in in Wellington (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in September.

    Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
    2
    1
    0

    1.5 times in January

    Jan

    0.8 times in February

    Feb

    1.2 times in March

    Mar

    1.6 times in April

    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May

    0.5 times in June

    Jun

    0.4 times in July

    Jul

    0.5 times in August

    Aug

    0.2 times in September

    Sep

    1.1 times in October

    Oct

    1.4 times in November

    Nov

    1.8 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Wellington (Downtown)?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 9 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
    10
    5
    0

    6 days in January

    Jan

    3 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    6 days in April

    Apr

    8 days in May

    May

    9 days in June

    Jun

    7 days in July

    Jul

    6 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    4 days in October

    Oct

    9 days in November

    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersBargain Rental Cars, Dollar, Avis, Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs, vans, large cars
    🤑 Lowest price$43 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Wellington (Downtown)

    6.0
    starstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    August
    Happiest customers drive
    Toyota Corolla
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    Jan 6, 2024
    starstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
    Mazda Demio
    Nice drive around mirimar peninsula.

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 8.9 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Bargain Rental Cars (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    $75
    Lowest daily price
    $43
    Total cars available
    12

    Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2026

    Dollar
    Dollar
    8.9
    Excellent
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    9.1
    Ease of finding
    8.3
    Agent helpfulness
    9.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    9.5
    Car condition
    9.5
    $30
    per day
    38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
    +640800243789
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    07:30-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
    Ace Rental Cars
    Ace Rental Cars
    8.7
    Excellent
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.1
    $30
    per day
    38/44 Hania Stree
    0800502277
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    Mon
    07:03-17:00
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    Budget
    Budget
    8.7
    Excellent
    4 reviews
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.2
    Drop-off speed
    8.4
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.1
    $43–$87
    per day
    186 Victoria St
    048024548
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    08:00-17:30
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    08:00-17:30
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    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.7
    Excellent
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    8.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.8
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.4
    $43–$87
    per day
    38-44 Hania St
    +640800737070
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    07:30-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    9.0
    $43–$87
    per day
    38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
    +64043843809
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    07:30-17:00
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    Avis
    Avis
    8.4
    Very Good
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.3
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.7
    $54–$86
    per day
    186 Victoria St
    6448018108
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    08:00-17:30
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    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    $54–$86
    per day
    38-44 Hania St
    043843809
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    07:30-17:00
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    James Blond
    James Blond
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.5
    $54–$86
    per day
    24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
    +64800525663
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    08:00-17:00
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    8.0
    Very Good
    29 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    6.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    7.9
    Drop-off speed
    8.7
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    7.3
    $138
    per day
    216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
    +6443840134
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    08:00-18:00
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    gully space,
    Mar 23, 2026
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    Booking process made easy.
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    Mar 23, 2026
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    Great price, easy to book
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    Mar 23, 2026
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    You are good
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    Mar 23, 2026
    Quick & easy to book & the price is…
    Quick & easy to book & the price is better than other companies hopefully is a good ...
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    Mar 23, 2026
    Easy booking
    Easy booking
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    Mar 23, 2026
    Cheap and reliable
    Cheap and reliable
    Luke Moulder,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Really simple
    Really simple. Nice and easy.
    Shishir Baijal,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Easy booking
    Easy to book a car
    Una Molvig,
    Mar 23, 2026
    So far so good with the booking
    So far so good with the booking ! Let’s see what the reality is like 🤞
    Vittorio,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Good options available at reasonable…
    Good options available at reasonable prices.
    Nav,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Nice prices
    Nice prices, easy booking
    JAVIER MONTALVO WILMOT,
    Mar 23, 2026
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    Mario Genovese,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Seamless booking process.
    Seamless booking process.
    Sharon,
    Mar 23, 2026
    Nice experience
    Nice experience
    Okungbowa Frank,
    Mar 23, 2026
    .....
    Very Good!!
    Filipe Moreira de Sa,
    Mar 23, 2026
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