Car Hire in Wellington

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Wellington
- Car hire prices in Wellington
- Top 6 cities near Wellington
- Top 3 locations near Wellington
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Wellington and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Wellington
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 24 suppliers in Wellington in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
One-way Car Hire in Wellington
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Wellington and drop off in another city include:
- From Wellington to Auckland - 20 offers from 86,56 EUR per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 9 offers from 86,56 EUR per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 9 offers from 86,56 EUR per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 11 offers from 109,08 EUR per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 11 offers from 86,56 EUR per day
Top 6 cities near Wellington
- Palmerston Northstarting at 24,33 EUR per day130,9 km / 81,34 miles
- Christchurchstarting at 8,62 EUR per day303,9 km / 188,83 miles
- Taupostarting at 26,01 EUR per day307,6 km / 191,13 miles
- Cambridge385,8 km / 239,73 miles
- Dunedinstarting at 24,97 EUR per day631,3 km / 392,27 miles
- Queenstownstarting at 6,28 EUR per day640,6 km / 398,05 miles
Top 3 locations near Wellington
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 8,62 EUR per day303,9 km / 188,83 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 24,97 EUR per day631,3 km / 392,27 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 6,28 EUR per day640,6 km / 398,05 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Wellington and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Wellington the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Wellington fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price 25 EUR | A good deal 23 EUR | Cheapest supplier Mode Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Small cars |
47 EUR
in January
43 EUR
in February
37 EUR
in March
32 EUR
in April
25 EUR
in May
22 EUR
in June
22 EUR
in July
21 EUR
in August
21 EUR
in September
28 EUR
in October
37 EUR
in November
60 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car in Wellington is September (when the average price is 20,67 EUR per day). This is 17% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring in December (when the average price is 59,77 EUR).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Wellington?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Wellington is December, and the least popular is August.
1,3 times in January
1,1 times in February
1,2 times in March
1,3 times in April
0,7 times in May
0,7 times in June
0,7 times in July
0,6 times in August
0,7 times in September
0,9 times in October
0,9 times in November
1,8 times in December
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Wellington?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in October, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in August, they keep their car for 6 days.
9 days in January
9 days in February
8 days in March
9 days in April
7 days in May
7 days in June
7 days in July
6 days in August
7 days in September
10 days in October
8 days in November
9 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 4 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Mode Car Rentals, Thrifty, Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 18 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Mode Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2016-2018) | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2014 -2016) | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| yesaway | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2019) | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla (2016-2018) | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Wellington
Car Hire Statistics
Top 24 suppliers in Wellington in 2025
























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