Cheap car rentals in Wellington
| $18/day | Economy |
| $27/day | Compact |
| $23/day | Intermediate |
| $73/day | Standard |
| $29/day | Full-size |
| $34/day | SUV |
| $85/day | Minivan |
| $42/day | Full-size SUV |
| $120/day | Premium |
| $31/day | Passenger Van |
| $89/day | Premium SUV |
| $25/day | Standard station wagon |
| $31/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $37/day | Supplier Choice |
| $50/day | Compact SUV |
| $57/day | Standard SUV |
| $80/day | Full-size station wagon |
| $84/day | Premium station wagon |
| $98/day | Intermediate station wagon |
| $133/day | Luxury SUV |
Wellington car rental reviews and directory
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 14:30 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Monday | 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Tuesday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Wednesday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Thursday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Friday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Saturday | 13:45 - 14:15 |
| Sunday | 13:45 - 14:15 |
| Monday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Monday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Tuesday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Wednesday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Thursday | 13:45 - 14:15 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Friday | 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Saturday | 13:45 - 14:15 |
| Sunday | 13:45 - 14:15 |
| Monday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Monday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 19:30 |
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 01:00 |
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
Good to know
When to book a rental car in Wellington
Top tips for renting a car in Wellington
- The capital of New Zealand is waiting to be explored and the easiest way to discover everything Wellington offers from north to south is by renting a car. Whether taking a trip to the coast or to the many attractions in the city center, with your own four wheels you are free to create your ideal travel itinerary and see what you want, when you want.
- Wellington International Airport is situated in the south of the city, and with a car visitors can be in the center in less than twenty minutes. After landing, head to Level 0 close to the baggage claim area and rent a car directly from the onsite car agencies like Avis, Budget, or Enterprise.
- Wellington has many narrow streets and squeezing through them can be a challenge at first, specifically because even very narrow roads are often divided to serve two directions. When passing through such a narrow road and there is an oncoming car, check if there is a spot on your side of the road to pull over and wait until the other car has passed. Despite the hilly nature of the city and no broad roads in most places, local drivers have a reputation of being polite and adhering to street regulations, so driving is mostly a pleasant experience. Keep in mind that you must drive on the left in New Zealand.
- Wellington’s morning rush hour can begin as early as 5 am. Between then and 9 am, inbound traffic increases dramatically and waiting times can be up to 40 minutes, so leave well in advance when heading to the airport, for instance. Especially State Highway 1 can get congested during this time and during the evening rush hour from 6 to 8 pm.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Wellington for $21 or less
- Book your rental car in Wellington at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Wellington are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Wellington
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.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Wellington.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($12/day), Firefly ($32/day) and Enterprise ($37/day).
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.
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).
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 Standard car rental in Wellington costs $23 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car rental in Wellington costs $34 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).