Wellington travel guide
Wellington Tourism | Wellington Guide
You're Going to Love Wellington
With a population of 381,900, Wellington is the largest city in Wellington, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wellington has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Wellington
Where to Eat in Wellington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chameleon - InterContinental Wellington (2 Grey Street) and The Lobby Lounge - InterContinental Wellington (2 Grey Street) are great picks.
When to visit Wellington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wellington in January, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wellington, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Wellington
Plane
When flying to Wellington, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Wellington from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 16h 15m.
Train
The train station in Wellington is called Wellington Central Station, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Wellington is to pick up a car rental from Christchurch, which is about 305 km from Wellington. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Bus
Wellington’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Wellington
Where to stay in Wellington
From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Wellington to great affordable options like the Brentwood Hotel, Wellington offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wellington, with prices from $16 to $1,262 per night. Te Aro is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wellington are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wellington
Most booked hotels in Wellington
Renting a car in Wellington
Renting a car in Wellington costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Wellington.
Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Wellington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wellington, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.