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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 08, 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 08 February, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Wellington Ferry Terminal car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(218 reviews)
  • 26 Jan 2026

    easy process

    karen w.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 09 Jan 2026

    Easy to book

    karen m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Wellington Ferry
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Easy to understand

    chung ban brian c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 13 Oct 2025

    We were recommended by a family member and it very easy to use.Thank you

    jackie g.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 12 Oct 2025

    pretty straight forward process. always get good value

    hamish t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Wellington Ferry Terminal
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 11 Jan 2026

    Easy

    leslie o.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
    Napier Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
  • 19 Nov 2025

    Not totally happy. Request was for a Toyota Corolla or similar, as these are good cars. We went with East Coast Rentals. They said a Corolla was not available. We were given a Cherry (a red one). I walked around the ECR lot and found only one Corolla (a hybrid), amongst 80 cars. I don't think that they run petrol Corollas. Do not advertise them. VVV quoted 1 X$12 for an extra driver, while ECR added $60. We challenged them. ECR said that it might be on VVV website , but ECR have updated their website (?? isn't this automatic administrative?) ECR backed down immediately, which makes me think that it was opportunistic at 6.30 pm and we wanted to get going. The front line staff were great. After 12 days the Cherry went well, which means it was a lot better than the MG3 that we had as a Corolla or similar from another car rental company. We will be back, but a bit more wary and selective. Regards

    neal v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 13 Oct 2025

    Easy to see options and an insurance cost that is reasonable

    timothy g.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Wellington Ferry.
✅ Rental brandsApex, 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 Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    15%

    63
    345
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderStandard SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Europcar, Thrifty

  • 2

    15%

    46
    215
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Hertz

  • 3

    11%

    83
    126
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    11%

    125
    80
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Budget

  • 5

    7%

    11
    57
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3Compact Car

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

BMW vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Bmw X5

    Bmw X5

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Avis, Budget

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Honda Cr-v Awd

    Honda Cr-v Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Honda Zr-v Sport

    Honda Zr-v Sport

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Hyundai Imax

    Hyundai Imax

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai KonaElectric

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Avis

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Europcar, Budget

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Tesla vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Tesla Model 3 Electric

    Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Hiace

    Toyota Hiace

    12

    5

    8 large, 8 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Chery Tiggo 8

    Chery Tiggo 8Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Lp C10

    Lp C10Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

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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 Ferry Terminal daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

$253

$274

Mon

09 Feb

$259

$280

Tue

10 Feb

$259

$280

Wed

11 Feb

$155

$286

Thu

12 Feb

$224

$239

Fri

13 Feb

$155

$297

Sat

14 Feb

$239

$256

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

$324

$324

Mon

09 Feb

$338

$338

Tue

10 Feb

$338

$338

Wed

11 Feb

$164

$284

Thu

12 Feb

$266

$266

Fri

13 Feb

$164

$301

Sat

14 Feb

$263

$367

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

$337

$337

Mon

09 Feb

$337

$337

Tue

10 Feb

$337

$337

Wed

11 Feb

$178

$300

Thu

12 Feb

$271

$271

Fri

13 Feb

$178

$317

Sat

14 Feb

$271

$536

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

$331

$346

Mon

09 Feb

$337

$350

Tue

10 Feb

$337

$350

Wed

11 Feb

$193

$314

Thu

12 Feb

$277

$314

Fri

13 Feb

$183

$337

Sat

14 Feb

$323

$345

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

$332

$346

Mon

09 Feb

$338

$346

Tue

10 Feb

$338

$346

Wed

11 Feb

$256

$315

Thu

12 Feb

$351

$360

Fri

13 Feb

$203

$360

Sat

14 Feb

$351

$360

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

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

Mon

09 Feb

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

Tue

10 Feb

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

11 Feb

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

12 Feb

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

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$365

$382

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Feb

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

Mon

09 Feb

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

Tue

10 Feb

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

11 Feb

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

12 Feb

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

13 Feb

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

14 Feb

$286

$286

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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 08 February, 2026

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Car rental depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Apex Wellington City

    Apex Wellington City

    View details
    4.7 (15)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30

    186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, North Island

  • Avis Wellington City

    Avis Wellington City

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00

    186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island

  • Budget Wellington

    Budget Wellington

    View details
    4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00

    186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island

  • Dollar Wellington Ferry

    Dollar Wellington Ferry

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island

  • Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal

    Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–17:00

    Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, North Island

  • Hertz Wellington Ferry

    Hertz Wellington Ferry

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island

  • Thrifty Wellington Ferry

    Thrifty Wellington Ferry

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island

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 $155 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $256 per day for a Premium 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 $365 and NZD $382 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 $286 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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