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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 June 29, 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 29 June, 2026

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(207 reviews)
  • 27 Mar 2026

    I use vroomvroom all the time. Great website!

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Wellington
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Quick & easy

    rodney b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
  • 22 Mar 2026

    So easy to use

    micheal h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 23 Apr 2026

    Quick with simple insurance options

    mark l.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 22 Jun 2026

    Clear, easy to understand booking. Thankyou

    lisa f.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 02 Jun 2026

    Nice and easy

    shane t.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 17 May 2026

    Great thanks

    paul s.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 04 Jun 2026

    Super easy to compare cars and make a booking. Highly recommended.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsTen 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

    24%

    13
    32
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 2

    12%

    95
    95
    Byd Sealion 6

    Byd Sealion 6Standard SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 3

    12%

    45
    53
    Kia Stonic

    Kia StonicCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 4

    12%

    95
    95
    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid CanopyPremium Pick up Extended Cab

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 5

    6%

    164
    164
    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota PreviaFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

BYD vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Byd Sealion 6

    Byd Sealion 6Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    7

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Apex

Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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

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

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Polestar vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

    Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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 Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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

Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • 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

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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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

29 Jun

$36

$97

Tue

30 Jun

$39

$71

Wed

01 Jul

$45

$79

Thu

02 Jul

$46

$69

Fri

03 Jul

$43

$89

Sat

04 Jul

$46

$126

Sun

05 Jul

$47

$126

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$40

$120

Tue

30 Jun

$67

$88

Wed

01 Jul

$72

$87

Thu

02 Jul

$51

$84

Fri

03 Jul

$46

$90

Sat

04 Jul

$46

$125

Sun

05 Jul

$51

$125

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$40

$119

Tue

30 Jun

$80

$89

Wed

01 Jul

$85

$95

Thu

02 Jul

$57

$87

Fri

03 Jul

$57

$121

Sat

04 Jul

$55

$123

Sun

05 Jul

$57

$123

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$45

$156

Tue

30 Jun

$54

$159

Wed

01 Jul

$61

$170

Thu

02 Jul

$56

$161

Fri

03 Jul

$62

$161

Sat

04 Jul

$57

$161

Sun

05 Jul

$64

$161

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$77

$181

Tue

30 Jun

$113

$184

Wed

01 Jul

$114

$195

Thu

02 Jul

$109

$186

Fri

03 Jul

$114

$186

Sat

04 Jul

$104

$186

Sun

05 Jul

$121

$186

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$107

$214

Tue

30 Jun

$199

$214

Wed

01 Jul

$291

$341

Thu

02 Jul

$182

$276

Fri

03 Jul

$201

$279

Sat

04 Jul

$224

$247

Sun

05 Jul

$270

$274

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

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

30 Jun

$347

$374

Wed

01 Jul

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

02 Jul

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

03 Jul

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

04 Jul

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

Sun

05 Jul

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Jun

$54

$159

Tue

30 Jun

$105

$134

Wed

01 Jul

$128

$135

Thu

02 Jul

$105

$134

Fri

03 Jul

$114

$135

Sat

04 Jul

$125

$156

Sun

05 Jul

$133

$158

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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 29 June, 2026

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Car rental depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal

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  • Apex Wellington City

    Apex Wellington City

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    4.7 (15)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, North Island

  • Avis Wellington City

    Avis Wellington City

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island

  • Budget Wellington

    Budget Wellington

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    4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island

  • Dollar Wellington Downtown

    Dollar Wellington Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island

  • Dollar Wellington Ferry

    Dollar Wellington Ferry

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island

  • Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal

    Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, North Island

  • Hertz Wellington Downtown

    Hertz Wellington Downtown

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    4.7 (5)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island

  • Hertz Wellington Ferry

    Hertz Wellington Ferry

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island

  • Thrifty Wellington Downtown

    Thrifty Wellington Downtown

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    4.2 (8)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island

  • Thrifty Wellington Ferry

    Thrifty Wellington Ferry

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    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 $39 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $184 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 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 $182 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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