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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 Car
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 05 Nov 2025
from NZD $40/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $54/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $56/day
Special
View offerTravel 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2025
from NZD $63/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $66/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $71/day
Fullsize Wagon/Estate
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $92/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $97/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 03 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from NZD $110/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 31, 2025 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 31 October, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 13 Oct 2025jackie g.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington City
- 12 Oct 2025hamish t.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 22 Sep 2025teresa i.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 06 Sep 2025jenny a.Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similarWellington
- 14 Oct 2025jannette w.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarNelson Airport
- 13 Sep 2025jill r.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarAuckland International Airport
- 27 Aug 2025jarrod r.Booked: Ford Everest or similarPalmerston North Airport
- 24 Aug 2025henry m.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarAuckland International Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 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
23%
2977
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty, Apex
2
15%
3968
Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
3
8%
90116
Premium DC 4WD Lid CanopyPremium Pick up Extended Cab
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
4
8%
4451
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
8%
4446
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Escape
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Everest
7
4
4 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 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 Seltos
5
5
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
5
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
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Apex
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
Haval H6
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6 PhevHybrid
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
31 Oct
$52
$94
01 Nov
$47
$124
02 Nov
$40
$124
03 Nov
$40
$243
04 Nov
$40
$242
05 Nov
$40
$204
06 Nov
$40
$202
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 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
01 Nov
$68
$68
02 Nov
$68
$68
03 Nov
$56
$68
04 Nov
$68
$68
05 Nov
$56
$68
06 Nov
$68
$68
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$54
$95
01 Nov
$65
$125
02 Nov
$65
$125
03 Nov
$54
$244
04 Nov
$65
$243
05 Nov
$54
$205
06 Nov
$65
$204
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$61
$95
01 Nov
$75
$134
02 Nov
$75
$134
03 Nov
$66
$284
04 Nov
$75
$319
05 Nov
$66
$319
06 Nov
$75
$288
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$75
$185
01 Nov
$80
$209
02 Nov
$80
$209
03 Nov
$71
$345
04 Nov
$80
$381
05 Nov
$71
$381
06 Nov
$80
$363
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$136
$136
01 Nov
$120
$120
02 Nov
$120
$120
03 Nov
$110
$124
04 Nov
$124
$124
05 Nov
$111
$136
06 Nov
$116
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 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
01 Nov
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
02 Nov
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
03 Nov
$176
$259
04 Nov
$242
$258
05 Nov
$172
$220
06 Nov
$166
$219
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$169
$209
01 Nov
$301
$308
02 Nov
$301
$308
03 Nov
$143
$341
04 Nov
$276
$341
05 Nov
$140
$341
06 Nov
$270
$355
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
31 Oct
$98
$98
01 Nov
$100
$100
02 Nov
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
03 Nov
$92
$100
04 Nov
$100
$100
05 Nov
$100
$101
06 Nov
$106
$106
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 31 October, 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 •12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Today •5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hertz Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Today •5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thrifty Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington N.i. NI, 6011
Today •12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Today •5:30 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 $40 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $209 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 $77 and NZD $93 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 $140 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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