Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)

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Downtown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan or similar
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$35.76 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$46.75 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Fielder or similar
Toyota Fielder
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
James Blond
$61.82 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$92.41 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Nissan Wingroad STW or similar
Nissan Wingroad STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$41.10 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$51.88 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$55.91 per day
Full-size Van
Toyota Estima or similar
Toyota Estima
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$62.22 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:56 PM on 2/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$56 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Rating
6.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.73 per liter or $6.54 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
$42.87
January
$53.31
February
$50.33
March
$31.29
April
$19.37
May
$34.56
June
$35.21
July
$31.54
August
$21.94
September
$38.32
October
$30.58
November
$67.85
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $19.37 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $67.85 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 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
7
January
4
February
7
March
5
April
8
May
3
June
5
July
2
August
6
September
5
October
8
November
10
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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
132%
January
119%
February
92%
March
92%
April
40%
May
53%
June
13%
July
26%
August
132%
September
158%
October
92%
November
251%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Thrifty, Dollar, Ace Rental Cars, Budget
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price $36 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Ace Rental Cars Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Budget Hyundai Kona 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Nissan Bluebird Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Budget Hyundai i30 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Highlander 5 4 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Japan
Toyota Vitz
1/6/24
Nice drive around mirimar peninsula.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$55.98
Lowest daily price
$35.76
Total cars available
21

Top 10 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2025

Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
048024548
186 Victoria Street
$129 - $138
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
+640800243789
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
$92 - $99
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
Ace Rental Cars
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
0800502277
38/44 Hania Stree
$47 - $129
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
+640800737070
38-44 Hania St
$152 - $154
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+64043843809
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
$152 - $154
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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
6448018108
186 Victoria Street
$152 - $154
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
James Blond
James Blond
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+64800525663
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
$62
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+64800468468
24 Abel Smith Street Te Aro
$62
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
Average 7.7 / 26 reviews
+6443840134
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
$36 - $159
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
043843809
38-44 Hania St
$36 - $159
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
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