Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)

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Downtown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Minivan
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$67.97 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$69.13 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$71.37 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$87.73 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Minivan
Toyota Previa or similar
Toyota Previa
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$71.97 / per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$119.21 / per day
Compact
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$69.95 / per day
Intermediate
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$82.67 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:52 on 2023-03-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
64
Average car rental price
$80.00 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.84 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.00 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.63 / 1 liter

Top 20 Locations near Downtown

  1. Car Rental at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $49.61 per day
  2. Car Rental at Wellington Airport from $41.81 per day
    7.2 km / 4.5 miles away
  3. Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport from $64.54 per day
    125.9 km / 78.3 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Nelson Airport from $57.14 per day
    130.6 km / 81.1 miles away
  5. Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport from $50.19 per day
    256.0 km / 159.0 miles away
  6. Car Rental at Napier Airport from $62.75 per day
    266.8 km / 165.8 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Christchurch Airport from $32.27 per day
    308.6 km / 191.7 miles away
  8. Car Rental at Rotorua Airport from $92.16 per day
    374.4 km / 232.7 miles away
  9. Car Rental at Tauranga Airport from $72.42 per day
    417.5 km / 259.4 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Auckland Airport from $31.54 per day
    473.2 km / 294.1 miles away
  11. Car Rental in Auckland Onehunga from $33.74 per day
    482.8 km / 300.0 miles away
  12. Car Rental in Auckland Penrose from $110.24 per day
    483.1 km / 300.2 miles away
  13. Car Rental in Auckland Mount Wellington from $29.73 per day
    484.6 km / 301.1 miles away
  14. Car Rental in Auckland Henderson from $33.74 per day
    488.4 km / 303.5 miles away
  15. Car Rental in Auckland Glenfield from $33.74 per day
    498.5 km / 309.8 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Waiheke Island Port from $67.19 per day
    498.9 km / 310.0 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Whangarei Airport from $51.62 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  18. Car Rental at Dunedin Airport from $72.67 per day
    636.2 km / 395.3 miles away
  19. Car Rental at Queenstown Airport from $44.51 per day
    644.0 km / 400.2 miles away
  20. Car Rental at Invercargill Airport from $91.52 per day
    772.1 km / 479.8 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest in Wellington (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Wellington (Downtown) depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price in Wellington (Downtown)
$77.83
January
$89.06
February
$57.56
March
$31.04
April
$40.07
May
$44.97
June
$43.37
July
$35.81
August
$40.21
September
$53.26
October
$64.15
November
$111.36
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle in Wellington (Downtown) is April when prices for an Economy class start from $31.04. You can see that this is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in December (when rental prices start at $111.36 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length in Wellington (Downtown)?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in August the average rental period is 14 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
6
January
7
February
10
March
9
April
10
May
4
June
7
July
14
August
4
September
7
October
7
November
12
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental in Wellington (Downtown)?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) in April, while they are least likely to to rent in in August.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
99%
January
153%
February
54%
March
162%
April
162%
May
108%
June
144%
July
36%
August
63%
September
99%
October
54%
November
63%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Go Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $68 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

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

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.96 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.45 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$80.00
Lowest daily price
$67.97
Total cars available
13

Top 6 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
Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Excellent 8.9 / 4 reviews
+6443881054
357 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington 6022
$89 - $93
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
$88 - $119
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
Budget
Excellent 8.7 / 1 reviews
048024548
25 Dixon St
$69 - $70
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
Bargain Rental Cars
Excellent 8.4 / 15 reviews
+6443840134
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
$68 - $72
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
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews
6448018108
25 Dixon St
$71 - $83
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

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