Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$23.68 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$44.47 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$49.32 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 10
  • 4
  • 5
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$118.27 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$82.82 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$105.55 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:13 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English,
Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$70.69 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.74 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.93 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.52 per liter

Top 20 Locations near Wellington (Downtown)

  1. 3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
  2. 3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
  3. 129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Nelson Airport from $33.79 per day
    130.0 km / 80.8 miles away
  5. 259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
  6. Car Rental at Napier Airport from $55.05 per day
    270.0 km / 167.8 miles away
  7. 304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
  8. 305.2 km / 189.6 miles away
  9. 378.2 km / 235.0 miles away
  10. 421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
  11. 477.1 km / 296.5 miles away
  12. 484.7 km / 301.2 miles away
  13. 486.6 km / 302.4 miles away
  14. 487.0 km / 302.6 miles away
  15. 488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
  16. 492.2 km / 305.8 miles away
  17. 494.9 km / 307.5 miles away
  18. 502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
  19. 502.8 km / 312.4 miles away
  20. 615.4 km / 382.4 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

The cost of renting a car in Wellington (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
$75.82
January
$86.76
February
$57.38
March
$64.85
April
$34.68
May
$37.87
June
$27.11
July
$28.44
August
$35.06
September
$51.89
October
$62.49
November
$108.49
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $27.11 per day. This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $108.49 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.

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 December the average rental period is 12 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
6
January
7
February
8
March
6
April
6
May
3
June
7
July
6
August
5
September
7
October
7
November
12
December

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 Wellington (Downtown) in April, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
111%
January
171%
February
81%
March
232%
April
101%
May
71%
June
71%
July
50%
August
71%
September
111%
October
61%
November
71%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Go Rentals, Budget, Mode Car Rentals
Popular car categories Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $24 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Vitz 5 1 Medium cars
Go Rentals Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Go Rentals Toyota Yaris 4 2 Small cars
Go Rentals Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Budget Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Go Rentals Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Premacy 4 2 Vans
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Previa 4 3 Vans
Go Rentals Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Bargain Rental Cars
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$70.69
Lowest daily price
$23.68
Total cars available
8

Top 5 Suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9
+64043843809
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8 / 2 reviews
048024548
25 Dixon St
$24
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Excellent 8.8 / 1 reviews
0800502277
38/44 Hania Stree
$44 - $106
Working hours
Mon:07:03-17:00
Tue:07:03-17:00
Wed:07:03-17:00
Thu:07:03-17:00
Fri:07:03-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
6448018108
25 Dixon St
$41 - $49
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Bargain Rental Cars
Excellent 8.4 / 18 reviews
+6443840134
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
$118 - $140
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
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