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.
From NZD $44/day
for 04 May - 09 May 2025
From NZD $45/day
for 06 May - 11 May 2025
From NZD $45/day
for 04 May - 09 May 2025
From NZD $45/day
for 04 May - 09 May 2025
From NZD $49/day
for 04 May - 09 May 2025
From NZD $54/day
for 06 May - 11 May 2025Showing 6 of 14 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 01, 2025 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 01 May, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Wellington. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
31%
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Apex
2
9%
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
3
6%
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
4
6%
Hyundai i30Intermediate Car
5
4
1 small
Budget
5
6%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
4
4
2 small
Europcar, Thrifty
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Hyundai Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
Apex
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
5
4
3 small
Avis
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Staria
8
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
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
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sorento
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
Budget
Mitsubishi Asx
5
5
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Apex
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Mitsubishi Outlander Awd
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
Avis
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
4
4
2 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2 - Tesla Model YElectric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
Budget
Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric
5
4
2 small
Avis
Toyota Camry Hybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Toyota Corolla
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
“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
01 May
$52
$52
$138
$138
02 May
$51
$51
$131
$131
03 May
$51
$51
$138
$138
04 May
$45
$45
$138
$138
05 May
$53
$53
$131
$131
06 May
$45
$45
$119
$119
07 May
$53
$53
$111
$111
Per day price range
01 May
$137
$137
$137
$137
02 May
$131
$131
$131
$131
03 May
$137
$137
$137
$137
04 May
$55
$55
$137
$137
05 May
$137
$137
$137
$137
06 May
$55
$55
$137
$137
07 May
$142
$142
$142
$142
Per day price range
01 May
$151
$151
$151
$151
02 May
$145
$145
$145
$145
03 May
$151
$151
$151
$151
04 May
$70
$70
$151
$151
05 May
$151
$151
$151
$151
06 May
$70
$70
$151
$151
07 May
$157
$157
$157
$157
Per day price range
01 May
$55
$55
$146
$146
02 May
$54
$54
$146
$146
03 May
$54
$54
$146
$146
04 May
$44
$44
$146
$146
05 May
$58
$58
$146
$146
06 May
$45
$45
$132
$132
07 May
$58
$58
$123
$123
Per day price range
01 May
$61
$61
$309
$309
02 May
$57
$57
$277
$277
03 May
$62
$62
$309
$309
04 May
$59
$59
$309
$309
05 May
$70
$70
$297
$297
06 May
$53
$53
$153
$153
07 May
$65
$65
$142
$142
Per day price range
01 May
$71
$71
$384
$384
02 May
$71
$71
$315
$315
03 May
$75
$75
$384
$384
04 May
$69
$69
$384
$384
05 May
$77
$77
$315
$315
06 May
$69
$69
$315
$315
07 May
$77
$77
$315
$315
Per day price range
01 May
$79
$79
$347
$347
02 May
$79
$79
$347
$347
03 May
$82
$82
$224
$224
04 May
$101
$101
$347
$347
05 May
$223
$223
$347
$347
06 May
$98
$98
$347
$347
07 May
$172
$172
$347
$347
Per day price range
01 May
$117
$117
$144
$144
02 May
$117
$117
$144
$144
03 May
$117
$117
$144
$144
04 May
$49
$49
$144
$144
05 May
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
06 May
$50
$50
$106
$106
07 May
$126
$126
$154
$154
Per day price range
01 May
$61
$61
$152
$152
02 May
$60
$60
$152
$152
03 May
$60
$60
$152
$152
04 May
$54
$54
$152
$152
05 May
$65
$65
$152
$152
06 May
$54
$54
$138
$138
07 May
$65
$65
$128
$128
Per day price range
01 May
$89
$89
$341
$341
02 May
$84
$84
$341
$341
03 May
$84
$84
$184
$184
04 May
$81
$81
$341
$341
05 May
$131
$131
$341
$341
06 May
$81
$81
$341
$341
07 May
$131
$131
$341
$341
Per day price range
01 May
$99
$99
$397
$397
02 May
$89
$89
$378
$378
03 May
$93
$93
$397
$397
04 May
$77
$77
$397
$397
05 May
$146
$146
$397
$397
06 May
$79
$79
$388
$388
07 May
$172
$172
$397
$397
Per day price range
01 May
$79
$79
$177
$177
02 May
$79
$79
$177
$177
03 May
$79
$79
$177
$177
04 May
$79
$79
$177
$177
05 May
$108
$108
$177
$177
06 May
$98
$98
$161
$161
07 May
$108
$108
$149
$149
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 01 May, 2025
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).
If you come across a stop sign, you are required to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before you check for oncoming traffic, and if the traffic lights are flashing amber, please give way to other traffic.
Traffic can be busy in Wellington during peak times, so if possible avoid driving across peak periods or allow extra time for your trip during these periods.
If you are visiting from another country, take note that in New Zealand you must keep to the left side of the road.
The speed limit on major highways linking Wellington to other New Zealand locations is generally 100km for cars.
You will need to fill your rental car with fuel before you return it to the depot. There are plenty of petrol stations located in and around downtown Wellington.
During weekdays, parking fees will apply for on-street parking around the city centre. On weekends and public holidays, parking is not charged, but time restrictions will still apply.
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
4.91 • 11 ratings
186 Victoria St, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
186 Victoria St, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.93 • 6 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.30 • 2 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.72 • 5 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.09 • 7 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 $44 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $192 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 $49 and NZD $106 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 NZD $77 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington.
The highest-rated rental car in Wellington is Toyota Rav4 4w.d. 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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