Car Hire in Wellington

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Yaris 2018-2020


Toyota Yaris (2021 - 2023)


Toyota Corolla 2018-2020


Mitsubishi ASX


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Yaris 2015-2017


Toyota Aqua Hybrid


Toyota Corolla STW


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Toyota Prius


Toyota Yaris Cross (2021-2023)


Toyota RAV4 2018-2020


Mitsubishi ASX


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Camry


Mazda Demio


Toyota Vitz


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Previa


Toyota RAV4 2016-2018


Toyota Corolla STW


Mitsubishi ASX


Toyota Corolla


Mazda Premacy


Mazda CX-30


Mitsubishi Outlander


Mitsubishi ASX


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Corolla


Mitsubishi Outlander


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4 AWD (2021 - 2023)


Mitsubishi ASX


Nissan NV350


Toyota Yaris


Suzuki Swift


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Corolla


Kia Stonic


Toyota C-HR


Ford Puma


Toyota Corolla


Suzuki Swift


Kia Seltos


Mitsubishi ASX


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Corolla


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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 26 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 - 165 offers from US$15.87 per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 63 offers from US$28.95 per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 44 offers from US$20.58 per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 45 offers from US$29.90 per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 44 offers from US$23.39 per day
Top 6 cities near Wellington
- Palmerston Northstarting at US$59.49 per day126.9 km / 78.85 miles
- Christchurchstarting at US$5.92 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles
- Taupostarting at US$35.23 per day310.6 km / 193 miles
- Cambridge383 km / 237.99 miles
- Dunedinstarting at US$29.53 per day615.4 km / 382.39 miles
- Queenstownstarting at US$5.57 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
Top 3 locations near Wellington
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$5.92 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$29.53 per day632.7 km / 393.14 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$5.57 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price US$26 | A good deal US$19 | Cheapest supplier Mode Car Rentals | Cheapest car type SUVs |
US$45
in January
US$61
in February
US$48
in March
US$37
in April
US$30
in May
US$25
in June
US$26
in July
US$25
in August
US$23
in September
US$31
in October
US$28
in November
US$62
in December
The best month to hire a car in Wellington is September (when the average price is US$22.65 per day). This is 11% less than the yearly average and 63% less than hiring in December (when the average price is US$61.66).
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 February, and the least popular is June.
1.7 times in January
1.8 times in February
1.5 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.5 times in August
0.5 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 August, they keep their car for 6 days.
8 days in January
9 days in February
8 days in March
8 days in April
7 days in May
7 days in June
7 days in July
6 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, Bargain Rental Cars |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$16 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 |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| GO Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2021 - 2023) | 5 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Wellington


Car Hire Statistics
Top 26 suppliers in Wellington in 2026


























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