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Great value rental cars from Wellington Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Alamo
  • Apex
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Wellington Airport

Wellington Airport (WLG) serves New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara and is the perfect spot to start your North Island road trip. The airport also serves nearby centres such as Lower Hutt / Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai, and it is the launching point for the ferry service to New Zealand’s South Island.


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

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 05, 2026 by a New Zealand 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 05 October, 2026

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  • 11 Sep 2026

    easy process

    philip h.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 15 Aug 2026

    Easy

    chris m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsTen car rental depots at Wellington Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Wellington Airport

Popular rental car models at Wellington Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    15%

    39
    100
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • 2

    15%

    44
    120
    Kia Stonic

    Kia StonicCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 3

    10%

    1
    71
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large

    Rent with

    Alamo, Budget

  • 4

    8%

    56
    79
    Geely Starray

    Geely StarrayIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Sixt

  • 5

    8%

    44
    100
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Sixt, Alamo

Ford vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Ford Ranger 4wd (inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd (inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Honda Cr-v Awd

    Honda Cr-v Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Hyundai I30

    Hyundai I30

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Europcar, Hertz

  • HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

    HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRIDHybrid

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Tucson

    Hyundai Tucson

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Kia vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Budget, Hertz

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mercedes vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Mercedes GLC 200

    Mercedes GLC 200

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

MG vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Apex, Enterprise

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

Nissan vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.

    Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Polestar vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Ram vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Cupra Terramar V 4Drive AWD

    Cupra Terramar V 4Drive AWD

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Skoda vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    3

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Tesla vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Tesla Model Y Long Range

    Tesla Model Y Long RangeElectric

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo

Toyota vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    4

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

    Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRID

    TOYOTA RAV-4 HYBRIDHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

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Other vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate Hybrid

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Chery Tiggo 7

    Chery Tiggo 7Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Cy Tiggo 9

    Cy Tiggo 9Hybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Geely Starray

    Geely StarrayHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Hv H6 Ultra Phev 2wd

    Hv H6 Ultra Phev 2wdHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large

    Providers

    Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • VW Tayron R-Line AWD

    VW Tayron R-Line AWD

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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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 Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$46

$124

Tue

06 Oct

$63

$95

Wed

07 Oct

$59

$95

Thu

08 Oct

$46

$118

Fri

09 Oct

$54

$95

Sat

10 Oct

$52

$119

Sun

11 Oct

$54

$95

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$46

$107

Tue

06 Oct

$63

$67

Wed

07 Oct

$62

$62

Thu

08 Oct

$46

$82

Fri

09 Oct

$56

$60

Sat

10 Oct

$53

$60

Sun

11 Oct

$56

$63

Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$46

$276

Tue

06 Oct

$63

$199

Wed

07 Oct

$61

$199

Thu

08 Oct

$46

$199

Fri

09 Oct

$56

$196

Sat

10 Oct

$52

$196

Sun

11 Oct

$56

$196

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$51

$342

Tue

06 Oct

$66

$250

Wed

07 Oct

$66

$250

Thu

08 Oct

$51

$288

Fri

09 Oct

$60

$173

Sat

10 Oct

$60

$288

Sun

11 Oct

$60

$288

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$64

$210

Tue

06 Oct

$70

$176

Wed

07 Oct

$70

$176

Thu

08 Oct

$64

$328

Fri

09 Oct

$69

$153

Sat

10 Oct

$69

$328

Sun

11 Oct

$69

$328

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$84

$235

Tue

06 Oct

$121

$201

Wed

07 Oct

$121

$201

Thu

08 Oct

$84

$353

Fri

09 Oct

$87

$178

Sat

10 Oct

$84

$353

Sun

11 Oct

$87

$353

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact crossover

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$259

$287

Tue

06 Oct

$287

$287

Wed

07 Oct

$98

$287

Thu

08 Oct

$67

$287

Fri

09 Oct

$287

$287

Sat

10 Oct

$74

$287

Sun

11 Oct

$93

$287

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$127

$130

Tue

06 Oct

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

07 Oct

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

08 Oct

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

09 Oct

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

10 Oct

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

Sun

11 Oct

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$96

$326

Tue

06 Oct

$200

$214

Wed

07 Oct

$236

$257

Thu

08 Oct

$89

$272

Fri

09 Oct

$89

$284

Sat

10 Oct

$89

$326

Sun

11 Oct

$89

$326

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$165

$375

Tue

06 Oct

$216

$216

Wed

07 Oct

$216

$372

Thu

08 Oct

$165

$364

Fri

09 Oct

$216

$278

Sat

10 Oct

$178

$364

Sun

11 Oct

$99

$362

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Oct

$84

$200

Tue

06 Oct

$135

$157

Wed

07 Oct

$135

$156

Thu

08 Oct

$84

$145

Fri

09 Oct

$84

$145

Sat

10 Oct

$84

$145

Sun

11 Oct

$84

$149

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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 05 October, 2026

How do I pick up a rental car at Wellington Airport?

Wellington Airport operates a single terminal and offers a range of on-site car rental brands to select from. See below for clear instructions on how to find Wellington Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

Wellington Airport Terminal

  • Wellington Airport Terminal

    Wellington Airport has a single passenger terminal. As the airport only has one terminal, there is no need to worry about getting between terminals.

Pick up instructions

  • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

    International and Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport car desks are located on the ground floor inside the terminal, next to the baggage carousel.

  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.

  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    International and Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire cars are parked just outside the terminal in the rental car park. This is just a short walking distance from the car rental desks.
    Off airport
    If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

    We'll be right back

Returning a hire car at Wellington Airport

  • On-airport

    To return your on-airport hire car, park in the rental car park area at Wellington Airport — it is just outside the terminal.

    Return your keys to the desk, and if the desk is unattended, or for after-hours returns, place the keys in the drop box located at the counter.

  • Off-airport

    For off-airrport rental cars, a courtesy shuttle service will take you directly to the designated drop-off point close to the terminal.

    For Apex you will need to return the vehicle to the depot located at 363 Broadway, Miramar. Apex will arrange your transfer to the terminal.

Car rental depots at Wellington Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Alamo Wellington International Airport

    Alamo Wellington International Airport

    4.7 (17)

    Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai

    Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59
  • Apex Wellington Airport

    Apex Wellington Airport

    4.7 (20)

    363 Broadway, Mirimar

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Avis Wellington Airport

    Avis Wellington Airport

    4.2 (3)

    Terminal Building (North Island)

    Mon–Sun 07:00–00:30
  • Budget Wellington Airport

    Budget Wellington Airport

    4.7 (10)

    Terminal Building Stewart Duff Dr

    Mon–Sun 07:00–00:30
  • Dollar Wellington Airport

    Dollar Wellington Airport

    N/A

    Stewart Duff Drive

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, Sat 07:30–18:00, Sun 07:30–22:00
  • Enterprise Wellington International Airport

    Enterprise Wellington International Airport

    4.2 (12)

    Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai

    Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59
  • Europcar Wellington Airport

    Europcar Wellington Airport

    4.3 (12)

    Terminal Building

    Mon–Sun 07:30–22:00
  • Hertz Wellington Airport

    Hertz Wellington Airport

    4.1 (3)

    Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar, Wellington Airport

    Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30, Sat 07:30–21:30, Sun 07:30–21:00
  • Sixt Wellington Airport

    Sixt Wellington Airport

    5.0 (2)

    Stewart Duff Drive

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, w/e 07:30–18:00
  • Thrifty Wellington Airport

    Thrifty Wellington Airport

    4.7 (3)

    Stewart Duff Drive

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, Sat 07:30–18:00, Sun 07:30–22:00

Nearby Wellington Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Wellington Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Wellington Airport
Wellington
Wellington6 km north west
Wellington Ferry
Wellington Ferry7 km north
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt16 km north east

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Wellington Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Wellington Airport?

    For a rental period from 8 October to 15 October 2026, prices range from NZD $46 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $240 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Wellington Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Wellington Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Wellington Airport for the rental period from 8 October to 15 October 2026 is a Mystery Car or similar from Alamo costing NZD $46 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Wellington Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Wellington Airport 28 days beforehand can save you over 24 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Wellington Airport?

    The price of a minivan hired at Wellington Airport from 8 October to 13 October 2026 ranges from NZD $76 to NZD $250 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Wellington Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Wellington Airport?

    The price of an electric rental car hired at Wellington Airport from 8 October to 15 October 2026 ranges from NZD $67 to NZD $259 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at Wellington Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at Wellington Airport is Toyota C-HR or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the best car rental company at Wellington Airport?

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

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Wellington Airport?

    Alamo is the cheapest car rental company at Wellington Airport, with rates from NZD $54 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Wellington Airport?

    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 at Wellington Airport 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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