Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar


$23.68
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or similar


$44.47
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail
or similar


$49.32
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace
or similar


$118.27
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Toyota RAV4
or similar


$82.82
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Van
Kia Carnival
or similar


$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
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)
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Car Rental at Wellington Airport from $28.12 per day3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $36.98 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport from $89.21 per day129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Nelson Airport from $33.79 per day130.0 km / 80.8 miles away
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Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport from $40.68 per day259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Napier Airport from $55.05 per day270.0 km / 167.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown) from $52.37 per day304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Christchurch Airport from $20.15 per day305.2 km / 189.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Rotorua Airport from $41.24 per day378.2 km / 235.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Tauranga Airport from $35.83 per day421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Auckland Airport from $14.37 per day477.1 km / 296.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland East Tamaki from $22.26 per day484.7 km / 301.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Onehunga from $22.26 per day486.6 km / 302.4 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Penrose from $66.79 per day487.0 km / 302.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Mount Wellington from $22.26 per day488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Henderson from $118.27 per day492.2 km / 305.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland (Downtown) from $35.30 per day494.9 km / 307.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Glenfield from $118.27 per day502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Waiheke Island Port from $50.01 per day502.8 km / 312.4 miles away
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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)
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.
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)
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
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
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
+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
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
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
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
+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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