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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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View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $40/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $44/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $46/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $47/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 21 May - 24 May 2026
from NZD $49/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $52/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $54/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $65/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 24 May - 29 May 2026
from NZD $67/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 19, 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 19 May, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 27 Mar 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarWellington
- 26 Jan 2026karen w.Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 07 Mar 2026neil w.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid or similarDunedin Airport
- 26 Jan 2026karen w.Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
- 07 May 2026joanna w.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 13 Feb 2026william n.Booked: Hyundai Imax or similarQueenstown Airport
- 24 Jan 2026michael d.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarTauranga Airport
- 21 Jan 2026martyn t.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
15%
46111
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
15%
89123Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
3
15%
66139Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Thrifty
4
12%
4076
Mazda 3Compact Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withAvis, Budget
5
8%
6063
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
BYD vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Byd Sealion 6Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
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 Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai KonaElectric
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Hyundai Santa Fe
7
4
2 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
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
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar
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
Skoda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid
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 Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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
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
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
19 May
$46
$60
20 May
$46
$61
21 May
$46
$149
22 May
$44
$61
23 May
$46
$149
24 May
$44
$149
25 May
$46
$61
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
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 May
$62
$62
21 May
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 May
$52
$62
23 May
$62
$62
24 May
$52
$62
25 May
$62
$62
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$48
$62
20 May
$48
$63
21 May
$47
$152
22 May
$46
$63
23 May
$48
$152
24 May
$46
$152
25 May
$48
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$54
$117
20 May
$54
$105
21 May
$54
$209
22 May
$47
$109
23 May
$54
$209
24 May
$47
$209
25 May
$54
$105
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$75
$157
20 May
$72
$232
21 May
$69
$249
22 May
$54
$157
23 May
$69
$249
24 May
$54
$249
25 May
$72
$222
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$113
$169
20 May
$117
$255
21 May
$76
$252
22 May
$74
$110
23 May
$76
$105
24 May
$74
$188
25 May
$106
$244
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$203
$209
20 May
$203
$209
21 May
$203
$209
22 May
$199
$203
23 May
$199
$203
24 May
$199
$203
25 May
$203
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$225
$232
20 May
$225
$232
21 May
$225
$232
22 May
$221
$225
23 May
$221
$225
24 May
$221
$225
25 May
$225
$232
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 May
$83
$85
20 May
$83
$85
21 May
$83
$161
22 May
$70
$86
23 May
$83
$89
24 May
$67
$161
25 May
$83
$85
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 19 May, 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 $44 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $130 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 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 $199 and NZD $225 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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