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Search and compare rental cars at Wellington Airport (WLG)

Wellington Airport

VroomVroomVroom compares the most competitive rates on car rentals from Wellington Airport. Enjoy the convenience of kicking off your adventure the moment you land.

Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depots11 car rental depots at Wellington Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Ezi, Go Rentals, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Upcoming car rental rates at Wellington Airport*

Economy Car
Economy Car

Starts at NZD $53/day
From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Compact Car
Compact Car

Starts at NZD $54/day
From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Intermediate SUV
Intermediate SUV

Starts at NZD $63/day
From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Compact SUV
Compact SUV

Starts at NZD $63/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023

*Rates last updated on December 05, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 6:01 am on December 05, 2023 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.

Car rental depots at Wellington Airport

Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.

Alamo Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • monday
    07:00 - 23:59
    00:00 - 01:00
  • tue - sun
    00:00 - 01:00
    07:00 - 23:59
Apex Wellington Airport * 363 Broadway, Mirimar
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 16:30
Avis Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:00 - 00:30
Budget Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:00 - 00:30
Dollar Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 21:30
  • saturday
    07:30 - 21:30
  • sunday
    07:30 - 21:00
Enterprise Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • monday
    07:00 - 23:59
    00:00 - 01:00
  • tue - sun
    00:00 - 01:00
    07:00 - 23:59
Ezi Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sat
    07:00 - 22:00
  • sunday
    07:30 - 22:00
Go Rentals Wellington Airport * 357 Broadway, Miramar
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 17:00
Hertz Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 21:30
  • saturday
    07:30 - 21:30
  • sunday
    07:30 - 21:00
Sixt Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:30 - 20:00
  • sat - sun
    07:30 - 18:00
Thrifty Wellington Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    07:00 - 21:30
  • saturday
    07:30 - 21:30
  • sunday
    07:30 - 21:00
*Apex and Go Rentals are off-airport providers, meaning a complimentary shuttle bus will take you directly from the terminal to their site.

Picking 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 orientation: Terminals

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

Main terminals

Where are the on-airport hire car desks?

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

Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?

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.

What should I do if the car hire 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.

Where are the off-airport hire car desks?

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.

Dropping off a hire car at Wellington Airport

Main terminal

Returning an on-airport hire car

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.

Returning an off-airport hire car

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.

For Go Rentals, return the vehicle to the depot located at 357 Broadway, Miramar. A courtesy shuttle service will take you directly to the designated drop-off point close to the terminal.

The information on this section was last reviewed on July 18, 2023.


Frequently asked questions for Wellington Airport car hire

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

Prices start at NZD $53 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $238 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Wellington Airport.

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

If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $75 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Wellington Airport.

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

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

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

Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider at Wellington Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

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

Yes, the per-day rates of certain rental cars usually decrease if you book for a longer duration. 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 longer car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different lengths of bookings first.

What our customers say

Have a look at what VroomVroomVroom customers had to say after they booked a hire car for Wellington Airport.

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simple and and easy to follow
Susan D. (November 2023)

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very easy
James L. (November 2023)

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Easy to use, good prices and had the hybrid I wanted.
Helena W. (October 2023)

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So far so good, late booking and confirmed!
Michelle G. (October 2023)

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Got the hybrid car I wanted. No hassle booking.
Helena W. (October 2023)