Wellington car rentals

Some car rental companies in Wellington which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $43 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Wellington found in the last 2 weeks is $18.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($19/day), Yesaway ($36/day) and keddy by Europcar ($42/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Stewart Duff Dr 6022 (3 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Wellington. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Wellington is $6.88 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $83 and $110, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Wellington.

Car rental companies onsite at Wellington airport include Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Apex, Hertz, Europcar, AeroDrive, Ace Rental Cars, Sixt, EZI, Bargain Car Rentals and Go Rentals.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Wellington airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar, AeroDrive, Ace Rental Cars, EZI, Go Rentals, keddy by Europcar, JUCY, NU Car, and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Intermediate car rental in Wellington costs $51 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Wellington costs $58 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Wellington costs $32 per day, on average.

In Wellington, cars are most frequently rented at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Stewart Duff Dr (3 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $301 per week ($43 per day).

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $1,291 per month ($43 per day).

Most car rental providers in Wellington offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Wellington, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

With the many narrow lanes and hilly avenues of Wellington, renting a compact car is definitely a good choice, as navigating the city’s streets becomes considerably easier -- as does finding a suitable spot. If planning to leave the city and explore the surrounding nature, a 4-wheel-drive car should also be considered.

Bear in mind that speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour in Wellington rather than miles per hour. The speed limit in residential areas is 50 km/h (31 mph), but there are many areas where it is lowered to 30 km/h (18 mph). Rural roads usually allow up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (68 mph) is permitted on freeways.

Meters must be used for on-street parking from Monday through Sunday, but time restrictions vary so check the designated sign. There is also the option of parking in the many parking lots dotted around the city, such as the Civic Square on Harris Street or Clifton Car Park on The Terrace, both of which cost about $4.50 NZD per hour ($3 USD).

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Wellington so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 29 car rental agencies in Wellington.