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Car rental rates at Wellington Ferry Terminal
The Wellington Ferry Terminal forms the North Island terminus of the North-South ferry service that links New Zealand’s two main islands. Running between Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara on the North Island and Picton / Waitohi on the South Island, this is the most popular ferry service in the country.
VroomVroomVroom makes searching, comparing, and booking your rental car at Wellington Ferry Terminal easy. Choose from reliable and affordable car hire options supplied by New Zealand’s leading rental car brands.
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $43/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $47/day
for 28 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $48/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $52/day
for 28 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom NZD $55/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Standard SUVView offerFrom NZD $57/day
for 28 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 26, 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 26 August, 2025
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- 12 May 2025michelle p.Booked: Toyota Highlander or similarQueenstown Airport
- 01 Jun 2025stephen o.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 08 May 2025rachel n.Booked: Skoda Kodiaq or similarNapier Airport
- 25 May 2025louise r.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similarQueenstown Airport
- 04 Jun 2025collette j.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similarChristchurch City
- 01 May 2025richard b.Booked: Toyota Highlander 4x4 Hybrid or similarQueenstown International Airport
- 01 May 2025elizabeth p.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarWellington International Airport
- 05 May 2025nick g.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarChristchurch Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Wellington Ferry. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Wellington Ferry Terminal
Popular rental car models in Wellington Ferry Terminal last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
22%
3867
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
2
16%
4573Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
4
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
3
9%
4976
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
4
9%
5354Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
2 small
Rent withBudget
5
6%
4952
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Escape
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Hyundai Staria
8
5
6 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Kia Stonic
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Mitsubishi Asx
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Nissan vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis
Subaru vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Subaru Outback
5
5
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Suzuki Swift
4
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Tesla vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Toyota Camry Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Avis
Toyota Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Gwm Tank 300
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6 Premium
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hv H6 Ultra Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mahindra 3xo Ax7l
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mystery Car
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
“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 Ferry Terminal daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$45
$45
$108
$108
27 Aug
$45
$45
$72
$72
28 Aug
$45
$45
$66
$66
29 Aug
$43
$43
$66
$66
30 Aug
$45
$45
$66
$66
31 Aug
$43
$43
$66
$66
01 Sep
$45
$45
$66
$66
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$63
$63
$63
$63
27 Aug
$63
$63
$67
$67
28 Aug
$67
$67
$107
$107
29 Aug
$55
$55
$113
$113
30 Aug
$67
$67
$113
$113
31 Aug
$55
$55
$162
$162
01 Sep
$63
$63
$67
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$78
$78
$78
$78
27 Aug
$78
$78
$78
$78
28 Aug
$122
$122
$122
$122
29 Aug
$91
$91
$127
$127
30 Aug
$127
$127
$127
$127
31 Aug
$94
$94
$178
$178
01 Sep
$77
$77
$77
$77
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$69
$69
$108
$108
27 Aug
$62
$62
$72
$72
28 Aug
$47
$47
$72
$72
29 Aug
$47
$47
$70
$70
30 Aug
$47
$47
$72
$72
31 Aug
$47
$47
$72
$72
01 Sep
$47
$47
$65
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$71
$71
$125
$125
27 Aug
$64
$64
$95
$95
28 Aug
$52
$52
$81
$81
29 Aug
$52
$52
$81
$81
30 Aug
$52
$52
$81
$81
31 Aug
$52
$52
$81
$81
01 Sep
$52
$52
$189
$189
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$75
$75
$128
$128
27 Aug
$69
$69
$128
$128
28 Aug
$57
$57
$151
$151
29 Aug
$57
$57
$154
$154
30 Aug
$57
$57
$154
$154
31 Aug
$57
$57
$154
$154
01 Sep
$57
$57
$264
$264
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
27 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
28 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
29 Aug
$139
$139
$160
$160
30 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
31 Aug
$139
$139
$160
$160
01 Sep
$160
$160
$160
$160
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$120
$120
$123
$123
27 Aug
$86
$86
$87
$87
28 Aug
$68
$68
$87
$87
29 Aug
$60
$60
$87
$87
30 Aug
$68
$68
$87
$87
31 Aug
$60
$60
$87
$87
01 Sep
$66
$66
$77
$77
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
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
27 Aug
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
28 Aug
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
29 Aug
$287
$287
$341
$341
30 Aug
$341
$341
$341
$341
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
$179
$179
$179
$179
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 26 August, 2025
Wellington Airport car hire
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Wellington Airport (WLG).
Car rental depots at Wellington Ferry Terminal
Car hire depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal are marked on the map below.
Apex Wellington City
186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.78 • 13 ratings
Avis Wellington City
186 Victoria St Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Budget Wellington
186 Victoria St Te Aro, Wellington Ni NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.91 • 7 ratings
Dollar Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington N.i NI, 6011
Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.30 • 2 ratings
Hertz Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thrifty Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington N.i. NI, 6011
Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington Ferry?
Prices start at NZD $43 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $139 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington Ferry.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Wellington Ferry?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $60 and NZD $73 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington Ferry.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wellington Ferry?
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 $179 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington Ferry.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Wellington Ferry?
The highest-rated rental car in Wellington Ferry is Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry?
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Wellington Ferry Terminal?
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 Ferry Terminal 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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