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Mazda Demio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$10.83
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
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Nissan Teana
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$14.16
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
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$22.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$17.21
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
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$18.01
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
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Toyota Camry
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$22.94
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
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$26.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$27.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$29.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$31.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Tesla Model 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$33.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$40.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$48.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$50.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Tesla Model 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$54.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$74.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$104.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
10
1
No A/C
4
$114.52
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
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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 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$91 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.77 per liter or $6.70 per gallon
Rating
6.0 / 10
Top 20 locations near Wellington (Downtown)
- Wellington Airportfrom $22.43 per day3.8 km / 2.36 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $27.68 per day3.9 km / 2.42 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $33.73 per day129.4 km / 80.41 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $30.10 per day130 km / 80.78 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $45.46 per day259.6 km / 161.31 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $30.48 per day270 km / 167.77 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $30.61 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $21.96 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $38.26 per day378.2 km / 235 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $56.14 per day421.3 km / 261.78 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $13.82 per day477.1 km / 296.46 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $23.49 per day484.7 km / 301.18 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $22.92 per day486.6 km / 302.36 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $74.31 per day487 km / 302.61 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $23.49 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $23.88 per day492.2 km / 305.84 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $20.80 per day494.9 km / 307.52 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $23.42 per day502.4 km / 312.18 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $40.65 per day502.8 km / 312.43 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $29.40 per day616.1 km / 382.83 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 December | ||
| Average price $26 | A good deal $84 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
$87
$44
$0
$48
in January
Jan
$46
in February
Feb
$43
in March
Mar
$42
in April
Apr
$56
in May
May
$31
in June
Jun
$24
in July
Jul
$40
in August
Aug
$16
in September
Sep
$39
in October
Oct
$23
in November
Nov
$79
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $16.26 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $79.19 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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
2.1 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
2 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 February the average rental period is 10 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
11
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
8 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
10 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Dollar, Thrifty, Ace Rental Cars, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $20 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 car |
| Ace Rental Cars | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Teana | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | 3 | 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
August
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
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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
$91
Lowest daily price
$20
Total cars available
15
Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2025
Dollar
8.8
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
$30
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
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
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$130–$176
per day
186 Victoria St
048024548
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
Ace Rental Cars
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$130–$176
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
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
$130–$176
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
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$130–$176
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
Very Good
2 reviews
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
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$156–$208
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
8.2
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
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$156–$208
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
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$156–$208
per day
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
+64800525663
Show 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
8.0
Very Good
28 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
6.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.6
$20–$189
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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