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  • Hertz
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Car rental rates at Wellington Ferry Terminal

The Wellington Ferry Terminal forms the North Island terminus of the North-South ferry service that links New Zealand’s two main islands. Running between Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara on the North Island and Picton / Waitohi on the South Island, this is the most popular ferry service in the country.


VroomVroomVroom makes searching, comparing, and booking your rental car at Wellington Ferry Terminal easy. Choose from reliable and affordable car hire options supplied by New Zealand’s leading rental car brands.

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Compact CarApex

From NZD $101/day

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Intermediate CarApex

From NZD $104/day

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SpecialBudget

From NZD $109/day

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Compact SUVApex

From NZD $115/day

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Standard SUVApex

From NZD $129/day

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Intermediate SUVApex

From NZD $133/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 19, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 19 March, 2024

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  • 07 Jan 2024

    Good options and prices were competitive

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    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 13 Sep 2023

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    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
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    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse
    Auckland Airport Domestic
    Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid
    Wellington Airport
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    Booked: Hyundai iMax or similar
    Queenstown
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    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots in Wellington Ferry.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Wellington Ferry Terminal

Popular rental car models in Wellington Ferry Terminal last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    40%

    26
    318
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Hertz, Budget

  • 2

    17%

    33
    170
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Hertz

  • 3

    11%

    96
    154
    Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4Standard SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    6%

    20
    100
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    5 small

    Rent with

    Avis

  • 5

    6%

    224
    380
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    4

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Hertz

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Wellington Ferry Terminal daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$238

$243

Wed

20 Mar

$130

$243

Thu

21 Mar

$130

$243

Fri

22 Mar

$105

$165

Sat

23 Mar

$130

$243

Sun

24 Mar

$101

$243

Mon

25 Mar

$130

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$253

$258

Wed

20 Mar

$133

$258

Thu

21 Mar

$133

$258

Fri

22 Mar

$108

$180

Sat

23 Mar

$133

$258

Sun

24 Mar

$104

$258

Mon

25 Mar

$133

$133

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$159

$160

Wed

20 Mar

$147

$160

Thu

21 Mar

$147

$258

Fri

22 Mar

$120

$169

Sat

23 Mar

$147

$258

Sun

24 Mar

$115

$258

Mon

25 Mar

$147

$187

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$364

$369

Wed

20 Mar

$170

$369

Thu

21 Mar

$170

$369

Fri

22 Mar

$138

$183

Sat

23 Mar

$170

$369

Sun

24 Mar

$133

$369

Mon

25 Mar

$170

$203

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

20 Mar

$164

$216

Thu

21 Mar

$164

$444

Fri

22 Mar

$134

$228

Sat

23 Mar

$164

$444

Sun

24 Mar

$129

$444

Mon

25 Mar

$164

$252

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

20 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

21 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

23 Mar

$258

$273

Sun

24 Mar

$180

$273

Mon

25 Mar

$181

$202

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

20 Mar

$181

$181

Thu

21 Mar

$181

$181

Fri

22 Mar

$147

$181

Sat

23 Mar

$181

$181

Sun

24 Mar

$153

$181

Mon

25 Mar

$181

$181

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 19 March, 2024

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Car rental depots at Wellington Ferry Terminal

Car hire depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Wellington City

    186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.88 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Wellington City

    186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Budget Wellington

    186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.87 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Wellington Ferry

    1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Hertz Wellington Ferry

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Thrifty Wellington Ferry

    1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington Ferry?

    Prices start at NZD $101 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $254 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington Ferry.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Wellington Ferry?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $180 and NZD $203 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington Ferry.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wellington Ferry?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $147 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington Ferry.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Wellington Ferry?

    The highest-rated rental car in Wellington Ferry is Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry?

    Apex is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Wellington Ferry Terminal?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Wellington Ferry Terminal may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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