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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal, Wellington, New Zealand
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 21
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$24.28
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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Haval H6

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$31.75
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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Honda CR-V

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$36.07
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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Ford Everest

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$70.49
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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Suzuki Jimny

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
5
$96.61
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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MG ZS

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$106.05
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$106.64
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
Drop-off information
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:46 on 10/11/26. 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
$65 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%
Average gas price
$1.86 per liter or $7.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.53 per liter or $5.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.01 per liter or $7.61 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10

Top 20 locations near Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal

  1. Nelson Airportfrom $47.69 per day
    130.6 km / 81.15 miles away
  2. New Plymouth Airportfrom $34.56 per day
    256 km / 159.07 miles away
  3. Napier Airportfrom $81.05 per day
    266.8 km / 165.78 miles away
  4. Christchurch (Downtown)from $65.03 per day
    307.8 km / 191.26 miles away
  5. Christchurch Airportfrom $7.46 per day
    308.6 km / 191.76 miles away
  6. Rotorua Airportfrom $69.07 per day
    374.4 km / 232.64 miles away
  7. Tauranga Airportfrom $41.36 per day
    417.5 km / 259.42 miles away
  8. Auckland Airportfrom $8.57 per day
    473.2 km / 294.03 miles away
  9. Auckland East Tamakifrom $134.03 per day
    480.8 km / 298.76 miles away
  10. Auckland Onehungafrom $131.29 per day
    482.8 km / 300 miles away
  11. Auckland Penrosefrom $61.49 per day
    483.1 km / 300.18 miles away
  12. Auckland Hendersonfrom $133.26 per day
    488.4 km / 303.48 miles away
  13. Auckland (Downtown)from $32.98 per day
    491 km / 305.09 miles away
  14. Auckland Glenfieldfrom $134.03 per day
    498.5 km / 309.75 miles away
  15. Whangarei Airportfrom $97.53 per day
    612.3 km / 380.47 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Thrifty
Interislander Terminal
B
Dollar
Wellington Inter Island, Ferry Terminal 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
C
Hertz
INTERISLANDER TERMINAL, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington
D
Firefly
Interislander Terminal
E
Europcar
1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

When to book at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal?

The cost of renting a car at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal 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 December
Average price $58 A good deal $52 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
$102
$51
$0

$44

in January

Jan

$51

in February

Feb

$57

in March

Mar

$50

in April

Apr

$29

in May

May
Jun

$28

in July

Jul
Aug

$29

in September

Sep

$46

in October

Oct

$31

in November

Nov

$93

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal is July — when rental costs average $27.89 per day. This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $93.09 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 at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal?

Based on how many users search for a car at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in October.

Monthly searches at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal by pick-up date relative to the average
3
1.5
0

2 times in January

Jan

2.7 times in February

Feb

1.3 times in March

Mar

0.6 times in April

Apr

1.3 times in May

May
Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul
Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

0.1 times in October

Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

0.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 12 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.

Average number of rental days at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal
13
7
0

6 days in January

Jan

7 days in February

Feb

8 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

8 days in May

May
Jun

5 days in July

Jul
Aug

12 days in September

Sep

9 days in October

Oct

7 days in November

Nov

8 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Keddy, Dollar
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price$24 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 9, 2026)

Prices are lowest during July, starting at $28 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $93. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal is February, while the least popular month is October.
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal hosts: Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly, Europcar, Routes Car Rental, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal

9.0
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Toyota Corolla
Had to cancel east coast due to storm damage. We also caught COVID… no one’s fault really

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$65
Lowest daily price
$24
Total cars available
10

Top 7 suppliers at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal in 2026

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$95–$192
per day
Interislander Terminal
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Tue
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Wed
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Thu
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Fri
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sat
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sun
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Dollar
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$104–$188
per day
Wellington Inter Island, Ferry Terminal 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Tue
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Wed
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Thu
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Fri
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sat
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sun
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$108–$204
per day
INTERISLANDER TERMINAL, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington
+6443843809
Show working hours
Mon
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Tue
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Wed
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Thu
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Fri
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sat
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sun
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Firefly
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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Interislander Terminal
043843809
Show working hours
Mon
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Tue
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Wed
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Thu
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Fri
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sat
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
Sun
12:30-13:30; 17:30-18:30
8.2
Good
16 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
7.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$24–$97
per day
1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64044730480
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
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Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, 6011 Wellington
+64044730480
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
Keddy
Keddy
8.1
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.7
Wellington Ferry 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
+64044730480
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

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Highly recommended by our customers

Very kind and good 👍
Very kind and good 👍
customer,
Nov 11, 2026
Very smooth booking process
Very smooth booking process
Keith Linning,
Nov 11, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service car is more than what we expected quick delivery and drop off, sta...
Abdin Aboayman,
Nov 11, 2026
Great
Great, Easy
Mr K Tunsly,
Nov 11, 2026
Easy and clear instructions
Easy and clear instructions
Karen gill,
Nov 11, 2026
Easy an very quick
Easy an very quick
Nicolás,
Nov 11, 2026
Easy booking
Very easy site
LUCA,
Nov 10, 2026
EVERYTHING WAS QUICK Y CLEAR
EVERYTHING WAS QUICK Y CLEAR
SERGIO MUNOZ,
Nov 10, 2026
delivered as stated
delivered as stated - no surprise
Tony,
Nov 10, 2026
BOOKING PROCESS WAS SUPPER SMOOTH.
BOOKING PROCESS WAS SUPPER SMOOTH.
RAHBANY/ANTOUN NICHOLAS,
Nov 10, 2026
My experience was great because I got…
My experience was great because I got the same car that I had booked while I receive...
Yasmine Krouni,
Nov 10, 2026
The ease of booking
The ease of booking, prices of car rental costs, flexibility of modifying the time a...
Nadia Alwan,
Nov 10, 2026
easy and cost ok
easy and cost ok
carlo zarri,
Nov 10, 2026
Great customer service
Great customer service
ADNAN KOUMI,
Nov 10, 2026
Yes I’d fine
Yes I’d fine
Xavier,
Nov 10, 2026
Awesome Ariya
Awesome Ariya
Balasundaram Narayanasami,
Nov 10, 2026
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