Car Hire in Wellington
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 4
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 17.69
per day
Wellington Airport
Compact
Nissan Leaf
or comparable
- 4
- 2
- 4
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 18.32
per day
Wellington Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris (2013 - 2016)
or comparable
- 5
- 1
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 18.54
per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 4
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 18.58
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Wellington Airport
Compact
Nissan Leaf
or comparable
- 5x
- 1x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 19.15
/ per day
Wellington Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris (2017 - 2020)
or comparable
- 5x
- 1x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 19.32
/ per day
Wellington Airport
Economy
Mazda Demio
or comparable
- 4x
- 1x
- 4x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 19.71
/ per day
Wellington Airport
Compact
Mazda Demio
or comparable
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 20.49
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 14:54 on 2022-01-27.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 £ 72.04 per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 9 offers from £ 72.04 per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 9 offers from £ 72.04 per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 11 offers from £ 90.78 per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 11 offers from £ 72.04 per day
Top 12 Cities near Wellington
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Queenstown starting at £ 39.83 per day640.9 km / 398.3 miles away
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Dunedin starting at £ 23.84 per day631.3 km / 392.3 miles away
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73.9 km / 45.9 miles away
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Palmerston North starting at £ 49.64 per day130.9 km / 81.4 miles away
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Invercargill starting at £ 78.26 per day767.8 km / 477.1 miles away
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Tauranga starting at £ 52.80 per day424.3 km / 263.7 miles away
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Whangarei starting at £ 38.83 per day619.5 km / 384.9 miles away
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New Plymouth starting at £ 37.63 per day263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
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153.1 km / 95.1 miles away
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385.8 km / 239.8 miles away
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395.2 km / 245.6 miles away
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Taupo starting at £ 37.63 per day307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
Top 11 Destinations around Wellington
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Wellington Airport starting at £ 17.98 per day3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 24.81 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 37.63 per day259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
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Taupo Airport starting at £ 37.63 per day305.4 km / 189.8 miles away
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Auckland East Tamaki starting at £ 17.69 per day484.7 km / 301.2 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga starting at £ 17.69 per day486.6 km / 302.4 miles away
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Auckland Penrose starting at £ 40.73 per day487.0 km / 302.6 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington starting at £ 17.69 per day488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
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Auckland Henderson starting at £ 17.69 per day492.2 km / 305.9 miles away
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Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 10.57 per day494.5 km / 307.3 miles away
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Auckland Glenfield starting at £ 17.69 per day502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Wellington?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Wellingtonfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Wellington
The cheapest month to hire a car in Wellington is April with prices starting at £ 10.40 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 45.14. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 26. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Wellington?
Hirers picking up a car in Wellington keep them for an average of 9 days during in February, while those picking up their cars in August keep them for an average of 3.
Average Hire Length in Wellington
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Wellington?
While travellers visit Wellington year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is January, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Wellington by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2017 - 2020) | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Previa | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Hatch | 5 | Small cars | |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Camry | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota RAV4 (2017 - 2020) | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Top 13 Hire Companies in Wellington in 2022
Go Rentals
+6443881054 / 0508246584
357 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington 6022
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
Europcar
+64043806617
Wellington Airport, Level 1 - Mezzanine, Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-20:00
Sun:07:30-20:00
Enterprise
43808914
STEWART DUFF DRIVE, RONGOTAI
SIXT
+6446660021
1 Freight Drive, 6022 Wellington
Keddy
+64043806617
TERMINAL BUILDING
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-20:00
Sun:07:30-20:00
Avis
6448021088
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:30
Sat:07:30-19:30
Sun:07:30-19:30
Alamo
43808914
Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
Budget
6443880987
Stewart Duff Dr Rongotai Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:30
Sat:07:30-19:30
Sun:07:30-19:30
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6442138938
25 Shelly Bay Road Maupuia Wellington 6022
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Dollar
+640800243789
Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:30
Tue:07:00-21:30
Wed:07:00-21:30
Thu:07:00-21:30
Fri:07:00-21:30
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:30-21:00
Alamo
43808914
STEWART DUFF DRIVE RONGOTAI,
NUCarrentals
+640800736825
76 Tauhinu Road Greenhithe Auckland 0632 New Zealand
Ace Rent a car
6444711176 / 021358217
126 Hutt Rd Kaiwharawhara