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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.60
per day
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8.7
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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Mazda Demio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$9.29
per day
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8.0
Good
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Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Nissan Teana
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$10.15
per day
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8.0
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Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.22
per day
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8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Toyota Prius
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$11.54
per day
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8.0
Good
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Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$12.14
per day
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8.0
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Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$13.04
per day
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8.0
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Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$14.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$14.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$15.52
per day
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8.7
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38/44 Hania Stree
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.11
per day
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8.8
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$16.62
per day
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8.8
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Seltos
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$17.45
per day
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8.7
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38-44 Hania St
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Mazda CX-30
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$18.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$18.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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All-wheel drive
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$19.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$19.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Seltos
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$20.11
per day
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8.8
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$20.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$20.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$21.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$21.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$21.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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All-wheel drive
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$22.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$22.46
per day
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8.8
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$22.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$22.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$23.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$24.40
per day
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8.5
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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4x4
Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$24.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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4x4
Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$24.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$29.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$32.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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38-44 Hania St
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$33.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
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38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Stree
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$34.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Stree
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4x4
Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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4x4
Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
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38-44 Hania St
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
38-44 Hania St
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$51.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Stree
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$53.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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186 Victoria St
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$54.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
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38-44 Hania St
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.48
per day
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8.4
Good
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Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$57.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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Downtown
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Wellington (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Wellington (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Wellington (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$43 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
$1.68 per liter or $6.36 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.51 per liter or $5.72 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.81 per gallon
Rating
6.0 / 10
Top 20 locations near Wellington (Downtown)
- Wellington Airportfrom $11.00 per day3.8 km / 2.36 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $28.68 per day3.9 km / 2.42 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $50.65 per day129.4 km / 80.41 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $17.98 per day130 km / 80.78 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $40.71 per day259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $38.17 per day270 km / 167.77 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $12.70 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $6.71 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $29.86 per day378.2 km / 235 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $20.50 per day421.3 km / 261.78 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $6.70 per day477.1 km / 296.46 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $8.26 per day484.7 km / 301.18 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $7.76 per day486.6 km / 302.36 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $24.35 per day487 km / 302.61 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $8.23 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $7.83 per day492.2 km / 305.84 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $7.76 per day494.9 km / 307.52 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $7.83 per day502.4 km / 312.18 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $27.73 per day502.8 km / 312.43 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $38.80 per day616.1 km / 382.83 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
B
Thrifty
38-44 Hania St
C
Ace Rental Cars
38/44 Hania Stree
D
Budget
186 Victoria St
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 monthJuly | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $29 | A good deal $27 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
$84
$42
$0
$42
in January
Jan
$76
in February
Feb
$46
in March
Mar
$42
in April
Apr
May
$16
in June
Jun
$16
in July
Jul
$39
in August
Aug
$16
in September
Sep
$36
in October
Oct
$23
in November
Nov
$32
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $15.54 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $76.44 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 January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.9 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
1.9 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 November 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
7 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
May
7 days in June
Jun
8 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 suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Avis, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, large cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | Medium car |
| Avis | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Premacy | 4 | Van |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius | 4 | Large car |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Teana | 4 | Large car |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Hiace | 5 | Van |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Wellington (Downtown)
6.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
October
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Jan 6, 2024
Dominic W.
Mazda Demio
Nice drive around mirimar peninsula.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Bargain Rental Cars (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$43
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
91
Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2026
Dollar
8.8
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$23–$87
per day
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
+640800243789
Show 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
Sun
08:00-17:00
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$24–$70
per day
38-44 Hania St
+640800737070
Show 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
Sun
08:00-17:00
Ace Rental Cars
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
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
9.2
$22–$72
per day
38/44 Hania Stree
0800502277
Show 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
Budget
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.4
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
$23–$89
per day
186 Victoria St
048024548
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
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08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
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08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$29–$119
per day
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
+64043843809
Show 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
Sun
08:00-17:00
Avis
8.4
Good
3 ratings
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
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$24–$91
per day
186 Victoria St
6448018108
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$24–$91
per day
38-44 Hania St
043843809
Show 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
Sun
08:00-17:00
James Blond
8.3
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
$24–$91
per day
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
+64800525663
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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8.0
Good
29 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
6.9
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.3
$13–$132
per day
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
+6443840134
Show 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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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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