Car Hire in Wellington

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Yaris 2018-2020


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Corolla STW


Mazda Demio


Toyota Corolla 2018-2020


Toyota Yaris 2015-2017


Toyota Yaris (2021 - 2023)


Nissan Teana


Toyota Yaris Cross (2021-2023)


Toyota Prius


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Camry


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Vitz


Toyota Yaris


Mazda 3


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4 2018-2020


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Corolla Cross


Mazda CX-30


Kia Stonic


Mitsubishi ASX


Toyota RAV4 AWD (2021 - 2023)


Mitsubishi ASX


Mazda 3


Kia Seltos


Mazda CX-30


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Yaris


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Previa


Toyota Corolla


Mitsubishi Outlander


Kia Stonic


Kia Sportage


Mitsubishi Outlander


Toyota C-HR


Kia Stonic


Polestar 2


Suzuki Swift


Mitsubishi ASX


Kia Seltos


Kia Seltos


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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 2026
- 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 - 224 offers from £16.81 per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 43 offers from £19.70 per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 32 offers from £18.12 per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 27 offers from £12.53 per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 27 offers from £12.53 per day
Top 6 cities near Wellington
- Palmerston Northstarting at £33.34 per day126.9 km / 78.85 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £4.38 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles
- Taupostarting at £27.19 per day310.6 km / 193 miles
- Cambridge383 km / 237.99 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £20.81 per day615.4 km / 382.39 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £7.30 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
Top 3 locations near Wellington
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £4.38 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £20.81 per day632.7 km / 393.14 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £7.30 per day641.1 km / 398.36 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £22 | A good deal £14 | Cheapest supplier Mode Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Station wagons |
£33
in January
£45
in February
£35
in March
£27
in April
£22
in May
£20
in June
£22
in July
£18
in August
£18
in September
£23
in October
£21
in November
£45
in December
The best month to hire a car in Wellington is August (when the average price is £18.01 per day). This is 18% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £45.35).
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 January, and the least popular is June.
1.8 times in January
1.8 times in February
1.5 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.5 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.4 times in August
0.6 times in September
0.7 times in October
Same as average in November
1.6 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 February, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in June, they keep their car for 6 days.
8 days in January
9 days in February
8 days in March
8 days in April
8 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
9 days in October
9 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 4 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Mode Car Rentals, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty, Snap Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £9 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Mode Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla 2018-2020 | 5 | Large car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris 2018-2020 | 5 | Small car |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris 2015-2017 | 5 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Medium car |
| A Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Wellington


Car Hire Statistics
Top 24 suppliers in Wellington in 2026
























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