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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 November 03, 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 03 November, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Wellington Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(391 reviews)
  • 30 Oct 2026

    Easy

    mark f.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Wellington International Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 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
  • 22 Sep 2026

    easy

    andrew m.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Auckland Downtown
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 01 Nov 2026

    Easy to book

    annabel s.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Quick

    jessica d.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Stonic 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
  • 14 Aug 2026

    Intuitive site design; succinct summary of rental options (rather than hundreds I had to wade through myself), ordered sensibly (i.e. by price from lowest to highest); easy drop down menus. Would have been nice to be able to know a but more about the "mystery" options (the cars under the tarpaulins). But I suppose that would spoil the mystery!

    carl m.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Auckland City
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 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

    16%

    69
    156
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty

  • 2

    16%

    49
    93
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Alamo, Budget

  • 3

    15%

    47
    141
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 4

    13%

    39
    82
    Kia Stonic

    Kia StonicCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    8%

    50
    135
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise

Ford vehicles for hire at Wellington Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

  • 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

  • Honda CRV Hybrid

    Honda CRV Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz, Apex

  • 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, Avis

  • 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

  • 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, Europcar

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 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

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

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

  • 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

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 Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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

  • 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

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

  • Chery Tiggo 7 Phev

    Chery Tiggo 7 PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Chery Tiggo 9 Phev

    Chery Tiggo 9 PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Cy Omoda 9 Virtue Shs

    Cy Omoda 9 Virtue Shs

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Cy Tiggo 9

    Cy Tiggo 9Hybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Geely EX2

    Geely EX2Electric

    4

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Geely Starray

    Geely StarrayHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Haval H6 Ultra Phev 2wd

    Haval H6 Ultra Phev 2wdHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • 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

03 Nov

$40

$346

Wed

04 Nov

$58

$323

Thu

05 Nov

$53

$323

Fri

06 Nov

$40

$291

Sat

07 Nov

$50

$323

Sun

08 Nov

$46

$323

Mon

09 Nov

$53

$323

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$57

$97

Wed

04 Nov

$75

$97

Thu

05 Nov

$85

$115

Fri

06 Nov

$64

$132

Sat

07 Nov

$121

$144

Sun

08 Nov

$46

$69

Mon

09 Nov

$55

$80

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

03 Nov

$56

$354

Wed

04 Nov

$74

$343

Thu

05 Nov

$66

$340

Fri

06 Nov

$54

$315

Sat

07 Nov

$68

$340

Sun

08 Nov

$46

$340

Mon

09 Nov

$54

$340

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$65

$436

Wed

04 Nov

$75

$421

Thu

05 Nov

$64

$396

Fri

06 Nov

$58

$396

Sat

07 Nov

$66

$445

Sun

08 Nov

$65

$445

Mon

09 Nov

$75

$396

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$61

$496

Wed

04 Nov

$72

$496

Thu

05 Nov

$77

$471

Fri

06 Nov

$62

$469

Sat

07 Nov

$82

$471

Sun

08 Nov

$62

$471

Mon

09 Nov

$87

$471

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$123

$521

Wed

04 Nov

$315

$521

Thu

05 Nov

$293

$496

Fri

06 Nov

$129

$494

Sat

07 Nov

$293

$496

Sun

08 Nov

$223

$223

Mon

09 Nov

$223

$332

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact crossover

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$319

$369

Wed

04 Nov

$352

$358

Thu

05 Nov

$293

$355

Fri

06 Nov

$274

$330

Sat

07 Nov

$293

$355

Sun

08 Nov

$293

$302

Mon

09 Nov

$315

$315

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$158

$361

Wed

04 Nov

$326

$326

Thu

05 Nov

$326

$326

Fri

06 Nov

$163

$326

Sat

07 Nov

$200

$326

Sun

08 Nov

$317

$326

Mon

09 Nov

$326

$326

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Nov

$91

$350

Wed

04 Nov

$309

$350

Thu

05 Nov

$309

$350

Fri

06 Nov

$78

$309

Sat

07 Nov

$142

$309

Sun

08 Nov

$306

$309

Mon

09 Nov

$309

$350

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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 03 November, 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 Rent a Car Wellington International Airport

    Alamo Rent a Car Wellington International Airport

    4.7 (17)

    Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai

    Mon–Sun 00:00–01:00 & 07:00–23:59
  • Apex Car Rentals Wellington Airport

    Apex Car Rentals 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 Car Rental Wellington Airport

    Budget Car Rental Wellington Airport

    4.7 (10)

    Terminal Building Stewart Duff Dr

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

    Dollar Car Rental Wellington Airport

    N/A

    Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar, Wellington Airport

    Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30, Sat 07:30–21:30, Sun 07:30–21:00
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Wellington International Airport

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car Wellington International Airport

    4.2 (12)

    Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai

    Mon–Sun 00:00–01:00 & 07:00–23:59
  • 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 Car Rental Wellington Airport

    Thrifty Car Rental 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 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026, prices at the terminal desks range from NZD $49 per day for an Economy car to NZD $137 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 is an Economy car from NZD $49 per day at the terminal desks, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’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 10 days beforehand can save you over 17 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

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

    A minivan hired at Wellington Airport starts from NZD $254 per day at the terminal desks before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. 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?

    An electric rental car hired at Wellington Airport from 6 November to 9 November 2026 costs NZD $274 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 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 $49 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. 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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