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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 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $41/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $42/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $47/day
Special
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $48/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $48/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 03 Aug - 08 Aug 2026
from NZD $49/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $60/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $67/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 03 Aug - 08 Aug 2026
from NZD $68/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 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 July, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 10 Jul 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington
- 28 Apr 2026jamie c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 25 Apr 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarChristchurch Airport
- 08 May 2026mark f.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarQueenstown Airport
- 07 Apr 2026mannav s.Booked: Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similarAuckland City
- 22 Jun 2026lisa f.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarAuckland Airport
- 25 Jun 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarQueenstown Airport
- 25 Apr 2026esther w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington 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
29%
3646
Kia StonicCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
14%
3232Honda Zr-v SportIntermediate SUV
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
3
14%
7474
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
14%
4646
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
14%
8282
Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV
5
5
5 small
Rent withAvis
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
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 Santa Fe
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz, Apex
Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Kia Carnival
8
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, Budget
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sorento
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Pajero
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 Swift
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4Hybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Apex
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis
Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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, Hertz
“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
29 Jul
$38
$116
30 Jul
$41
$78
31 Jul
$49
$71
01 Aug
$47
$81
02 Aug
$49
$81
03 Aug
$47
$77
04 Aug
$51
$61
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$39
$124
30 Jul
$42
$77
31 Jul
$51
$70
01 Aug
$50
$86
02 Aug
$51
$86
03 Aug
$48
$86
04 Aug
$51
$63
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$45
$121
30 Jul
$51
$110
31 Jul
$57
$110
01 Aug
$55
$110
02 Aug
$57
$110
03 Aug
$49
$110
04 Aug
$53
$112
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$48
$274
30 Jul
$48
$150
31 Jul
$60
$150
01 Aug
$52
$150
02 Aug
$55
$150
03 Aug
$52
$155
04 Aug
$55
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$71
$286
30 Jul
$75
$175
31 Jul
$75
$175
01 Aug
$72
$175
02 Aug
$92
$175
03 Aug
$68
$179
04 Aug
$112
$150
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$95
$341
30 Jul
$69
$259
31 Jul
$69
$259
01 Aug
$68
$341
02 Aug
$69
$341
03 Aug
$161
$293
04 Aug
$271
$315
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$106
$394
30 Jul
$77
$303
31 Jul
$77
$288
01 Aug
$75
$378
02 Aug
$77
$378
03 Aug
$168
$359
04 Aug
$254
$349
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$99
$178
30 Jul
$67
$138
31 Jul
$67
$138
01 Aug
$67
$137
02 Aug
$67
$134
03 Aug
$93
$136
04 Aug
$127
$140
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 July, 2026
Wellington Airport car hire
Are you flying into Wellington?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Wellington Airport (WLG).
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
View details4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM186 Victoria St Te Aro, 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?
Prices start at NZD $41 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $175 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 between NZD $68 and NZD $126 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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