Great value rental cars from Wellington’s most trusted car hire providers
Set at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara is the capital of New Zealand, and one of the most popular destinations in the country. A beautiful harbour-side city, Wellington is known for its museums, galleries, tremendous food scene, and its icy winds. Wellington lies two and a half hours by car from Wanganui and a six-hour drive from Tauranga.
Getting on the road in Wellington is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 08, 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 08 April, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Wellington. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
45%
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Apex, Thrifty, Avis
2
16%
Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Apex, Avis
3
8%
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota PreviaFullsize Passenger Van
8
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
4
8%
Toyota Rav4Standard SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
5
5%
Hyundai ImaxPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 4 small
Apex
Ford Mustang
2
2
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Elantra
5
4
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai iMax
8
5
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
Apex
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Staria
8
5
6 small
Avis
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget, Apex, Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
5 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
4
4
1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla ElectricElectric
5
4
2 small
Budget
Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric
5
4
2 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Apex, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota HiAce
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Hilux
5
4
2 small
Budget
Toyota Hilux SR5
5
4
4 small
Avis
Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz
Mystery Car
4
4
2 small
Budget
“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
Per day price range
08 Apr
$181
$181
$243
$243
09 Apr
$90
$90
$243
$243
10 Apr
$90
$90
$243
$243
11 Apr
$72
$72
$226
$226
12 Apr
$73
$73
$211
$211
13 Apr
$71
$71
$226
$226
14 Apr
$86
$86
$226
$226
Per day price range
08 Apr
$186
$186
$248
$248
09 Apr
$92
$92
$248
$248
10 Apr
$92
$92
$248
$248
11 Apr
$74
$74
$231
$231
12 Apr
$83
$83
$216
$216
13 Apr
$73
$73
$231
$231
14 Apr
$92
$92
$231
$231
Per day price range
08 Apr
$184
$184
$313
$313
09 Apr
$101
$101
$313
$313
10 Apr
$101
$101
$257
$257
11 Apr
$80
$80
$239
$239
12 Apr
$78
$78
$224
$224
13 Apr
$74
$74
$239
$239
14 Apr
$93
$93
$239
$239
Per day price range
08 Apr
$219
$219
$339
$339
09 Apr
$116
$116
$339
$339
10 Apr
$116
$116
$291
$291
11 Apr
$86
$86
$260
$260
12 Apr
$85
$85
$243
$243
13 Apr
$83
$83
$260
$260
14 Apr
$100
$100
$260
$260
Per day price range
08 Apr
$239
$239
$367
$367
09 Apr
$113
$113
$375
$375
10 Apr
$113
$113
$375
$375
11 Apr
$91
$91
$375
$375
12 Apr
$113
$113
$307
$307
13 Apr
$89
$89
$287
$287
14 Apr
$113
$113
$287
$287
Per day price range
08 Apr
$263
$263
$403
$403
09 Apr
$375
$375
$413
$413
10 Apr
$375
$375
$413
$413
11 Apr
$338
$338
$413
$413
12 Apr
$307
$307
$338
$338
13 Apr
$178
$178
$316
$316
14 Apr
$214
$214
$370
$370
Per day price range
08 Apr
$189
$189
$273
$273
09 Apr
$181
$181
$272
$272
10 Apr
$184
$184
$272
$272
11 Apr
$85
$85
$254
$254
12 Apr
$87
$87
$239
$239
13 Apr
$79
$79
$254
$254
14 Apr
$170
$170
$254
$254
Per day price range
08 Apr
$214
$214
$327
$327
09 Apr
$203
$203
$327
$327
10 Apr
$173
$173
$207
$207
11 Apr
$89
$89
$112
$112
12 Apr
$86
$86
$92
$92
13 Apr
$84
$84
$103
$103
14 Apr
$101
$101
$103
$103
Per day price range
08 Apr
$273
$273
$395
$395
09 Apr
$273
$273
$395
$395
10 Apr
$299
$299
$329
$329
11 Apr
$278
$278
$317
$317
12 Apr
$275
$275
$288
$288
13 Apr
$275
$275
$288
$288
14 Apr
$275
$275
$278
$278
Per day price range
08 Apr
$267
$267
$438
$438
09 Apr
$181
$181
$355
$355
10 Apr
$181
$181
$181
$181
11 Apr
$147
$147
$181
$181
12 Apr
$181
$181
$181
$181
13 Apr
$147
$147
$320
$320
14 Apr
$181
$181
$309
$309
Per day price range
08 Apr
$239
$239
$334
$334
09 Apr
$219
$219
$329
$329
10 Apr
$201
$201
$311
$311
11 Apr
$106
$106
$280
$280
12 Apr
$111
$111
$263
$263
13 Apr
$103
$103
$280
$280
14 Apr
$131
$131
$280
$280
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 08 April, 2024
Are you flying into Wellington?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Wellington Airport (WLG).
Car hire depots in Wellington are marked on the map below.
186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.90 • 6 ratings
186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.87 • 3 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.67 • 3 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
3.92 • 5 ratings
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Wellington
Prices start at NZD $65 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $372 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $77 and NZD $272 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington.
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 between NZD $147 and NZD $317 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington.
The highest-rated rental car in Wellington is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Apex is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington, based on ratings by our customers.
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 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.
You can expect the same type of traffic in Wellington as you would be used to in any capital city, which is to say peak hour can lengthen your travel time. It is also important to note that Wellington is often referred to as the Windy City and you should heed the weather situation when driving — especially if you are not used to driving in high wind conditions.
Each provider has its own terms and conditions when it comes to taking a rental car on the ferry to Picton. In some instances you’re allowed to, however, the car is not insured while on the ferry. In other instances, you will need to drop your rental car at the Wellington Ferry Terminal and collect another rental car once you arrive in Picton. If you require further information about using the ferry, please contact our customer care team.
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