Car Hire in Wellington (Downtown)
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£13.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Nissan Teana
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£9.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
Drop-off information
Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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Electric
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£15.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£14.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£16.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£17.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£17.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Tesla Model 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
£18.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Electric
Tesla Model 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
£19.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
4
3
A/C
5
£40.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
£40.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
Drop-off information
Downtown
186 Victoria St
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
10
1
No A/C
4
£45.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
Drop-off information
Downtown
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:50 on 03/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 3 locations near Wellington (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Wellington (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£30 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h
or
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
or
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.24 per litre or £4.69 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.20 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.33 per litre or £5.03 per gallon
Score
6.0 / 10
Top 3 locations near Wellington (Downtown)
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £7.48 per day305.2 km / 189.64 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £21.68 per day632.7 km / 393.14 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £5.45 per day641.1 km / 398.36 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
B
Budget
186 Victoria St
C
Thrifty
38-44 Hania St
D
Ace Rental Cars
38/44 Hania Stree
E
Hertz
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
When to book in Wellington (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Wellington (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Wellington (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £52 | A good deal £37 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Wellington (Downtown)
£62
£31
£0
£36
in January
Jan
£34
in February
Feb
£32
in March
Mar
£30
in April
Apr
£42
in May
May
£23
in June
Jun
£18
in July
Jul
£30
in August
Aug
£12
in September
Sep
£29
in October
Oct
£25
in November
Nov
£57
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Wellington (Downtown) is September — when the average price for a hire is £12.12 per day. This is 77% less than the yearly average and 79% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £56.69 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Wellington (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Wellington (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Wellington (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.3
1.2
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
2.1 times in March
Mar
1.5 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
2.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Wellington (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 10 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Wellington (Downtown)
11
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Dollar, Thrifty, Ace Rental Cars, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £19 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ace Rental Cars | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Teana | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Bargain Rental Cars (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£30
Lowest daily price
£19
Total cars available
16
Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2025
Dollar
8.8
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
£30
per day
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Budget
8.7
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
£19 - £56
per day
186 Victoria St
048024548
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Ace Rental Cars
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£21 - £43
per day
38/44 Hania Stree
0800502277
Show working hours
Mon
07:03-17:00
Tue
07:03-17:00
Wed
07:03-17:00
Thu
07:03-17:00
Fri
07:03-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
£21 - £43
per day
38-44 Hania St
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£21 - £43
per day
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
+64043843809
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Avis
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£20 - £56
per day
186 Victoria St
6448018108
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
£20 - £56
per day
38-44 Hania St
043843809
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
James Blond
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
£20 - £56
per day
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
+64800525663
Show 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
Bargain Rental Cars
7.9
Good
28 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
6.9
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.3
£63 - £87
per day
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
+6443840134
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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