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, Alamo and Avis

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $29 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($15/day), Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($22/day) and Yesaway ($24/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Yesaway 128F Park Road, Miramar null (9 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 $6.20 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Wellington.

Car rental companies onsite at Wellington airport include Apex, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, AeroDrive, Alamo, Avis, Go Rentals, Budget, Europcar and Mode Car & Camper Rentals.

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

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

A Economy car rental in Wellington costs $23 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Wellington costs $23 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Wellington costs $41 per day, on average.

In Wellington, cars are most frequently rented at Avis 25 Dixon Street (1 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $206 per week ($29 per day).

On average a rental car in Wellington costs $883 per month ($29 per day).

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.

A liter of gas in Wellington costs approximately $2.20 NZD ($1.50 USD, which translates to about $6 USD per gallon). The closest gas station to the airport is situated alongside the State Highway 1 and is about 8 minutes away, so drivers can refuel the car here before handing it back at the airport.

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!).