The easiest way to book a car rental in Wellington

For a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 November 2026, prices range from NZD $52 per day for an Economy car to NZD $94 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Wellington.

The cheapest car rental in Wellington is an Economy car from NZD $52 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

Booking your hire car in Wellington 10 days beforehand can save you over 19 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

A minivan hired in Wellington starts from NZD $275 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Wellington.

Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington, scoring an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Wellington, with rates from NZD $43 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

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.