Car Hire in Wellington

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Yaris 2015-2017

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Corolla 2018-2020

Toyota RAV4

Toyota Corolla STW

Toyota Yaris 2018-2020

Toyota Camry

Toyota Aqua

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Yaris (2021 - 2023)

Mazda Demio

Toyota Yaris Cross (2021-2023)

Suzuki Swift

Toyota Previa

Toyota Yaris

Toyota RAV4 AWD (2021 - 2023)

Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla

Toyota RAV4 2018-2020

Suzuki Swift

Suzuki Swift


Toyota Corolla Cross


mazda cx-3

Kia Stonic


Toyota Corolla

Kia Seltos


Kia Stonic

Suzuki Jimny

Suzuki Swift

Toyota Corolla STW

Toyota RAV4


Toyota Corolla

Ford Puma

Kia Sportage


Mitsubishi Outlander


Kia Stonic


Mitsubishi ASX

Suzuki Swift


Kia Seltos


MG ZS

Kia Sportage


Mitsubishi ASX

Kia Stonic


Mazda 3


Nissan NV350

Kia Seltos


Mazda CX-30


Chery Tiggo

Mitsubishi Outlander

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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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 20 Oct 2026)
- 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 - 152 offers from £16.54 per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 28 offers from £19.55 per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 19 offers from £19.55 per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 25 offers from £14.36 per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 23 offers from £14.36 per day
Top 6 cities near Wellington
- Palmerston Northstarting at £32.17 per day126.9 km / 78.85 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £5.68 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles
- Taupostarting at £27.80 per day310.6 km / 193 miles
- Cambridge383 km / 237.99 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £17.45 per day615.4 km / 382.39 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £6.21 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
Top 3 locations near Wellington
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £5.68 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £17.45 per day632.7 km / 393.14 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £6.21 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 February | ||
| Average price £29 | A good deal £13 | Cheapest supplier Mode Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£33
in January
£44
in February
£35
in March
£27
in April
£22
in May
£20
in June
£21
in July
£19
in August
£19
in September
£21
in October
£21
in November
£44
in December
The best month to hire a car in Wellington is August (when the average price is £18.96 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £44.39).
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
1.7 times in February
1.4 times in March
Same as average in April
0.5 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.4 times in August
0.5 times in September
0.8 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.7 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 January, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in June, they keep their car for 6 days.
9 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
6 days in September
6 days in October
8 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, A Rentals, Thrifty, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £8 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 |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 5 | Medium car |
| A Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | Small car |
| GO Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 20 Oct 2026)
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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