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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 CarView offerFrom NZD $43/day
for 21 Sep - 26 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $52/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $55/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Standard SUVView offerFrom NZD $57/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $61/day
for 21 Sep - 26 Sep 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom NZD $63/day
for 21 Sep - 26 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 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 18 September, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 06 Sep 2025jenny a.Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similarWellington
- 11 Jul 2025gavin a.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 22 Jul 2025judy s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAuckland Airport
- 31 Aug 2025ricci t.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarTauranga City
- 26 Jun 2025amandeep k.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport
- 05 Aug 2025gordon r.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 14 Jul 2025micky n.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 09 Sep 2025jane kit e.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland City
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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
24%
3085
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Hertz
2
19%
4650
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
3
10%
135151
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
5%
6161
Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
5%
6666
Ford EverestPremium SUV
7
5
2 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 Ioniq
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
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
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
4
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
Hv H6 Ultra Hybrid
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
18 Sep
$46
$46
$165
$165
19 Sep
$46
$46
$72
$72
20 Sep
$46
$46
$165
$165
21 Sep
$43
$43
$165
$165
22 Sep
$75
$75
$132
$132
23 Sep
$52
$52
$120
$120
24 Sep
$75
$75
$120
$120
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 Sep
$74
$74
$74
$74
20 Sep
$77
$77
$77
$77
21 Sep
$63
$63
$77
$77
22 Sep
$77
$77
$77
$77
23 Sep
$63
$63
$77
$77
24 Sep
$77
$77
$77
$77
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$76
$76
$78
$78
19 Sep
$66
$66
$71
$71
20 Sep
$74
$74
$78
$78
21 Sep
$61
$61
$81
$81
22 Sep
$74
$74
$132
$132
23 Sep
$61
$61
$121
$121
24 Sep
$74
$74
$121
$121
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$52
$52
$209
$209
19 Sep
$52
$52
$88
$88
20 Sep
$89
$89
$209
$209
21 Sep
$76
$76
$209
$209
22 Sep
$91
$91
$188
$188
23 Sep
$67
$67
$188
$188
24 Sep
$91
$91
$188
$188
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$57
$57
$284
$284
19 Sep
$57
$57
$168
$168
20 Sep
$94
$94
$128
$128
21 Sep
$83
$83
$269
$269
22 Sep
$136
$136
$167
$167
23 Sep
$76
$76
$167
$167
24 Sep
$136
$136
$167
$167
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 Sep
$171
$171
$171
$171
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$81
$81
$93
$93
19 Sep
$72
$72
$88
$88
20 Sep
$81
$81
$93
$93
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
18 Sep
$301
$301
$355
$355
19 Sep
$179
$179
$267
$267
20 Sep
$179
$179
$355
$355
21 Sep
$179
$179
$355
$355
22 Sep
$347
$347
$347
$347
23 Sep
$258
$258
$333
$333
24 Sep
$366
$366
$366
$366
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$128
$128
$128
$128
19 Sep
$129
$129
$129
$129
20 Sep
$123
$123
$123
$123
21 Sep
$112
$112
$118
$118
22 Sep
$161
$161
$161
$161
23 Sep
$134
$134
$148
$148
24 Sep
$161
$161
$161
$161
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 18 September, 2025
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 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 •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.30 • 2 ratings
Hertz Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011
Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thrifty Wellington Ferry
Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington N.i. NI, 6011
Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Today •5:00 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 $43 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $117 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 $72 and NZD $88 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 $179 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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