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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 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $59/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $60/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $61/day
Standard SUV
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from NZD $70/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $74/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $86/day
Special
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
from NZD $126/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $164/day
Luxury Elite SUV
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from NZD $230/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 10, 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 10 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 09 Jan 2026karen m.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry
- 13 Nov 2025chung ban brian c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarWellington City
- 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
- 12 Oct 2025hamish t.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 31 Dec 2025richard s.Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similarAuckland International Airport
- 29 Dec 2025romeo g.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 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
29%
29261Toyota Rav4Standard SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Rent withApex, Budget
2
18%
127136Toyota HighlanderFullsize SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
3
12%
135229Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
4
6%
5858
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
6%
5454
Kia StonicCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Everest
7
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
5
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Hyundai Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai KonaElectric
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Carnival 8 Seater
8
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sorento
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Avis, Budget
Mitsubishi Pajero
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Renault vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Renault Master Mini Bus
12
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 Corolla
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Hiace
12
5
8 large, 8 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex, Budget
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
Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Chery Tiggo 8Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar
“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 car compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a SUV compact
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
$59
$227
11 Jan
$78
$227
12 Jan
$68
$231
13 Jan
$59
$283
14 Jan
$63
$283
15 Jan
$59
$283
16 Jan
$71
$283
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
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
11 Jan
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
12 Jan
$72
$72
13 Jan
$60
$72
14 Jan
$72
$72
15 Jan
$60
$72
16 Jan
$72
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
$199
$238
11 Jan
$74
$238
12 Jan
$74
$354
13 Jan
$61
$354
14 Jan
$74
$354
15 Jan
$61
$354
16 Jan
$74
$349
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
$109
$282
11 Jan
$89
$290
12 Jan
$89
$309
13 Jan
$74
$373
14 Jan
$89
$351
15 Jan
$74
$351
16 Jan
$89
$351
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
$204
$231
11 Jan
$84
$212
12 Jan
$84
$264
13 Jan
$70
$265
14 Jan
$84
$265
15 Jan
$70
$241
16 Jan
$84
$201
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
$215
$239
11 Jan
$215
$273
12 Jan
$271
$303
13 Jan
$232
$303
14 Jan
$271
$303
15 Jan
$164
$285
16 Jan
$177
$230
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Jan
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
11 Jan
$377
$377
12 Jan
$377
$377
13 Jan
$312
$377
14 Jan
$377
$377
15 Jan
$278
$377
16 Jan
$377
$377
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 10 January, 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 (14)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, North Island
Avis Wellington City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island
Budget Wellington
View details4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00186 Victoria St Te Aro, North Island
Dollar Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island
Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–17:00Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, North Island
Hertz Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, North Island
Thrifty Wellington Ferry
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 12:30–13:30 17:30–18:30Interislander 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 $59 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $290 per day for an Intermediate 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 $278 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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