Car Hire in Wellington
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Wellington Airport Car Hire
Economy
Mazda Demio
or comparable
£ 36.53
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 44.65
per day
Wellington Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£ 54.86
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
£ 64.71
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Wellington Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
£ 76.53
/ per day
Wellington Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 90.45
/ per day
Wellington Airport Car Hire
Premium
Audi Q5 AWD
or comparable
£ 109.46
/ per day
Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Hire
Intermediate Elite
BMW X1
or comparable
£ 290.66
/ 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 21:41 on 2023-03-19.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
64
Average car hire price
£ 95.98 / per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.49 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.62 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.31 / 1 liter
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 £ 76.24 per day
- From Wellington to Palmerston North - 9 offers from £ 76.24 per day
- From Wellington to Tauranga - 9 offers from £ 76.24 per day
- From Wellington to Christchurch - 11 offers from £ 96.08 per day
- From Wellington to Queenstown - 11 offers from £ 76.24 per day
Top 4 Cities near Wellington
-
Queenstown Car Hire starting at £ 36.17 per day640.6 km / 398.0 miles away
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 59.05 per day631.3 km / 392.3 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 52.44 per day130.9 km / 81.4 miles away
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Taupo Car Hire starting at £ 34.14 per day312.8 km / 194.4 miles away
Top 4 Destinations around Wellington
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Hire starting at £ 40.31 per day
-
Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 59.05 per day636.2 km / 395.3 miles away
-
Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.17 per day644.0 km / 400.2 miles away
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Invercargill Airport Car Hire starting at £ 74.36 per day772.1 km / 479.8 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Wellington?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Wellington fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Wellington
The cheapest month to hire a car in Wellington is June with prices starting at £ 29.06 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 £ 64.42. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 42. 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 10 days during in December, while those picking up their cars in June keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length in Wellington
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Wellington?
The most popular month for hiring a car in Wellington is February, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Wellington by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Mode Car Rentals, Hertz, Bargain Rental Cars, Europcar, Go Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £ 37 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Mode Car Rentals |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2015 - 2017) | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris (2018 - 2020) | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016) | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla (2013-2016) | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Previa | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016) | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
SB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
11 February 2023
The Hooker Valley Trail walk is a must. We were lucky with the weather and the scenery and back drop of Mt Cook was breath taking. We took a boat trip at Milford Sound and again scenery was excellent. Wanaka was lovely the beach was excellent.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9.44 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
7.88 / 10
Total number of reviews
19
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
£ 95.98
Lowest daily price
£ 35.11
Total cars available
124
Top 19 Hire Companies in Wellington in 2023
Hertz
3 locations
£ 146 - £ 237
yesaway
1 location
£ 61 - £ 87
Alamo
1 location
£ 86 - £ 204
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
£ 66 - £ 96
Go Rentals
2 locations
£ 55 - £ 83
SIXT
1 location
£ 88 - £ 109
Ace Rental Cars
2 locations
£ 45 - £ 92
Budget
2 locations
Europcar
2 locations
£ 116 - £ 318
Enterprise
1 location
£ 89 - £ 204
Keddy
1 location
£ 106 - £ 285
Bargain Rental Cars
2 locations
£ 65 - £ 141
Mode Car Rentals
1 location
£ 37 - £ 65
National
1 location
Thrifty
2 locations
Avis
2 locations
£ 139 - £ 262
Firefly
1 location
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
£ 52 - £ 141
NUCarrentals
1 location
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