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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 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $32/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $33/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $34/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $38/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $39/day
Special
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 05 Sep 2026
from NZD $39/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $49/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2026
from NZD $50/day
Standard Elite Sport
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2026
from NZD $58/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 28, 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 28 August, 2026
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- 10 Jul 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington Downtown
- 21 Aug 2026allison b.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 29 Jun 2026perry l.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarAuckland Airport
- 16 Aug 2026tangimeimoana t.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Domestic Airport Shuttle
- 25 Aug 2026david k.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAuckland International Airport
- 07 May 2026joanna w.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 May 2026patrick s.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarAuckland International Airport
- 29 May 2026brian w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Ten 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
30%
5666
Suzuki Swift HybridCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
2
20%
6078
Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Rent withApex
3
10%
5656Haval H6Standard SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
4
10%
5858
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
10%
5858
Mazda 3Compact Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Everest
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty
Ford Everest (M)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Ford Ranger 4wd (inc Canopy)
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Honda Cr-v Awd
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda Zr-v Sport
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Hyundai I30
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Europcar
Hyundai Santa Fe (H)
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Hyundai Tucson
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Kia Carnival (K)
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Niro Hybrid (G2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Seltos (G)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Sorento
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Europcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Sportage (J6)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Stonic (D)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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Mazda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar
Mitsubishi Outlander (I)
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mitsubishi Pajero
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Nissan vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Polestar vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Polestar 2 (E2)Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Renault vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Renault Master Mini Bus
12
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Skoda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Suzuki Jimny
4
3
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki Jimny 5dr
4
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki Swift
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty
Suzuki Swift (B2)
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz
Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid (J2)Hybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Rav4
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Budget
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty
12 Seat Bus (X)
12
2
12 large
ProvidersHertz
Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy (U4)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
“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
28 Aug
$32
$85
$32
$85
29 Aug
$42
$71
$42
$71
30 Aug
$42
$71
$42
$71
31 Aug
$32
$71
$32
$71
01 Sep
$47
$91
$47
$91
02 Sep
$44
$103
$44
$103
03 Sep
$50
$74
$50
$74
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Aug
$33
$82
$33
$82
29 Aug
$41
$74
$41
$74
30 Aug
$41
$74
$41
$74
31 Aug
$33
$93
$33
$93
01 Sep
$50
$246
$50
$246
02 Sep
$45
$246
$45
$246
03 Sep
$52
$253
$52
$253
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Aug
$34
$121
$34
$121
29 Aug
$44
$105
$44
$105
30 Aug
$44
$105
$44
$105
31 Aug
$34
$122
$34
$122
01 Sep
$50
$344
$50
$344
02 Sep
$46
$349
$46
$349
03 Sep
$50
$344
$50
$344
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Aug
$44
$179
$44
$179
29 Aug
$48
$148
$48
$148
30 Aug
$57
$148
$57
$148
31 Aug
$39
$162
$39
$162
01 Sep
$57
$384
$57
$384
02 Sep
$50
$413
$50
$413
03 Sep
$57
$384
$57
$384
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Aug
$64
$186
$64
$186
29 Aug
$79
$170
$79
$170
30 Aug
$79
$170
$79
$170
31 Aug
$49
$187
$49
$187
01 Sep
$110
$401
$110
$401
02 Sep
$74
$438
$74
$438
03 Sep
$107
$409
$107
$409
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
30 Aug
$58
$74
$58
$74
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
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 Sep
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 Sep
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
28 Aug
$84
$287
$84
$287
29 Aug
$270
$291
$270
$291
30 Aug
$291
$291
$291
$291
31 Aug
$291
$326
$291
$326
01 Sep
$291
$309
$291
$309
02 Sep
$291
$309
$291
$309
03 Sep
$291
$300
$291
$300
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Aug
$76
$166
$76
$166
29 Aug
$79
$135
$79
$135
30 Aug
$79
$135
$79
$135
31 Aug
$79
$135
$79
$135
01 Sep
$134
$146
$134
$146
02 Sep
$86
$146
$86
$146
03 Sep
$88
$135
$88
$135
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 28 August, 2026
Wellington Airport car hire
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Car rental depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Wellington City
View details4.7 (15)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, North Island
Avis Wellington City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island
Budget Wellington Downtown
View details4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM186 Victoria St, North Island
Dollar Wellington Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island
Dollar Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMInterislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island
Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, North Island
Hertz Wellington Downtown
View details4.7 (5)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island
Hertz Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMInterislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island
Thrifty Wellington Downtown
View details4.2 (8)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM38-44 Hania St, Wellington, North Island
Thrifty Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMInterislander 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?
For a rental period from 31 August to 7 September 2026, prices range from NZD $32 per day for a Compact Car to NZD $155 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Wellington Ferry.
What is the cheapest car rental in Wellington Ferry?
The cheapest car rental in Wellington Ferry for the rental period from 31 August to 7 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Europcar costing NZD $32 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wellington Ferry?
The price of a minivan hired in Wellington Ferry from 31 August to 7 September 2026 ranges from NZD $49 to NZD $303 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Wellington Ferry.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Wellington Ferry?
An electric rental car hired in Wellington Ferry from 30 August to 2 September 2026 costs NZD $58 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
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 best car rental company in Wellington Ferry?
Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry, scoring an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on actual bookings 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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