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Great value rental cars from Wellington’s most trusted car hire providers
Set at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara is the capital of New Zealand, and one of the most popular destinations in the country. A beautiful harbour-side city, Wellington is known for its museums, galleries, tremendous food scene, and its icy winds. Wellington lies two and a half hours by car from Wanganui and a six-hour drive from Tauranga.
Getting on the road in Wellington is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
From NZD $45/day
for 13 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
From NZD $47/day
for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
From NZD $47/day
for 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
From NZD $52/day
for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
From NZD $53/day
for 13 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
From NZD $58/day
for 13 Jul - 16 Jul 2025Showing 6 of 14 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 12, 2025 by an Australian 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 12 July, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Wellington. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
25%
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 small
Thrifty, Europcar
2
19%
Mitsubishi AsxIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Europcar, Apex
3
9%
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Budget
4
9%
Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
5
6%
Skoda KodiaqFullsize SUV
7
5
2 small
Thrifty
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
Budget
Hyundai Imax
8
5
3 large, 4 small
Apex
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
5
4
3 small
Avis
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Staria
8
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sorento
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
Budget
Mitsubishi Asx
5
5
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Apex
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
Avis
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Renault Master Mini Bus
12
4
4 small
Europcar
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Subaru Outback
5
5
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
4
4
2 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
2 small
Budget
Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry Hybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Apex, Avis
Toyota Highlander
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Apex
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
Gwm Tank 300
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Haval H6 Premium
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Budget
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, 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
Per day price range
12 Jul
$45
$45
$243
$243
13 Jul
$45
$45
$243
$243
14 Jul
$45
$45
$80
$80
15 Jul
$45
$45
$80
$80
16 Jul
$45
$45
$76
$76
17 Jul
$45
$45
$63
$63
18 Jul
$45
$45
$62
$62
Per day price range
12 Jul
$138
$138
$248
$248
13 Jul
$107
$107
$248
$248
14 Jul
$83
$83
$107
$107
15 Jul
$72
$72
$138
$138
16 Jul
$72
$72
$180
$180
17 Jul
$62
$62
$138
$138
18 Jul
$64
$64
$138
$138
Per day price range
12 Jul
$153
$153
$153
$153
13 Jul
$123
$123
$123
$123
14 Jul
$123
$123
$123
$123
15 Jul
$87
$87
$153
$153
16 Jul
$194
$194
$194
$194
17 Jul
$85
$85
$153
$153
18 Jul
$153
$153
$153
$153
Per day price range
12 Jul
$47
$47
$85
$85
13 Jul
$47
$47
$85
$85
14 Jul
$57
$57
$72
$72
15 Jul
$47
$47
$71
$71
16 Jul
$57
$57
$75
$75
17 Jul
$47
$47
$70
$70
18 Jul
$47
$47
$68
$68
Per day price range
12 Jul
$53
$53
$290
$290
13 Jul
$53
$53
$290
$290
14 Jul
$70
$70
$120
$120
15 Jul
$57
$57
$145
$145
16 Jul
$70
$70
$179
$179
17 Jul
$53
$53
$96
$96
18 Jul
$53
$53
$85
$85
Per day price range
12 Jul
$58
$58
$365
$365
13 Jul
$58
$58
$365
$365
14 Jul
$83
$83
$195
$195
15 Jul
$62
$62
$189
$189
16 Jul
$83
$83
$239
$239
17 Jul
$58
$58
$166
$166
18 Jul
$58
$58
$163
$163
Per day price range
12 Jul
$115
$115
$225
$225
13 Jul
$115
$115
$286
$286
14 Jul
$190
$190
$347
$347
15 Jul
$176
$176
$347
$347
16 Jul
$202
$202
$347
$347
17 Jul
$87
$87
$183
$183
18 Jul
$77
$77
$172
$172
Per day price range
12 Jul
$76
$76
$77
$77
13 Jul
$76
$76
$77
$77
14 Jul
$77
$77
$80
$80
15 Jul
$60
$60
$80
$80
16 Jul
$66
$66
$78
$78
17 Jul
$60
$60
$80
$80
18 Jul
$66
$66
$80
$80
Per day price range
12 Jul
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
13 Jul
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
14 Jul
$291
$291
$341
$341
15 Jul
$202
$202
$341
$341
16 Jul
$291
$291
$341
$341
17 Jul
$202
$202
$341
$341
18 Jul
$237
$237
$266
$266
Per day price range
12 Jul
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
13 Jul
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
14 Jul
$323
$323
$378
$378
15 Jul
$200
$200
$378
$378
16 Jul
$323
$323
$378
$378
17 Jul
$196
$196
$378
$378
18 Jul
$249
$249
$295
$295
Per day price range
12 Jul
$108
$108
$132
$132
13 Jul
$108
$108
$132
$132
14 Jul
$276
$276
$323
$323
15 Jul
$276
$276
$323
$323
16 Jul
$276
$276
$323
$323
17 Jul
$105
$105
$138
$138
18 Jul
$110
$110
$138
$138
Per day price range
12 Jul
$96
$96
$96
$96
13 Jul
$96
$96
$96
$96
14 Jul
$88
$88
$88
$88
15 Jul
$63
$63
$87
$87
16 Jul
$86
$86
$86
$86
17 Jul
$62
$62
$63
$63
18 Jul
$62
$62
$62
$62
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 12 July, 2025
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).
If you come across a stop sign, you are required to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before you check for oncoming traffic, and if the traffic lights are flashing amber, please give way to other traffic.
Traffic can be busy in Wellington during peak times, so if possible avoid driving across peak periods or allow extra time for your trip during these periods.
If you are visiting from another country, take note that in New Zealand you must keep to the left side of the road.
The speed limit on major highways linking Wellington to other New Zealand locations is generally 100km for cars.
You will need to fill your rental car with fuel before you return it to the depot. There are plenty of petrol stations located in and around downtown Wellington.
During weekdays, parking fees will apply for on-street parking around the city centre. On weekends and public holidays, parking is not charged, but time restrictions will still apply.
Car hire depots in Wellington are marked on the map below.
186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.78 • 13 ratings
186 Victoria St Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
186 Victoria St Te Aro, Wellington Ni NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.91 • 7 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington N.i NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.30 • 2 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.72 • 5 ratings
38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington N.i. NI, 6011
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.09 • 7 ratings
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Wellington
Prices start at NZD $45 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $365 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $60 and NZD $79 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington.
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 $196 and NZD $232 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington.
The highest-rated rental car in Wellington is Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington, based on ratings by our customers.
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 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.
You can expect the same type of traffic in Wellington as you would be used to in any capital city, which is to say peak hour can lengthen your travel time. It is also important to note that Wellington is often referred to as the Windy City and you should heed the weather situation when driving — especially if you are not used to driving in high wind conditions.
Each provider has its own terms and conditions when it comes to taking a rental car on the ferry to Picton. In some instances you’re allowed to, however, the car is not insured while on the ferry. In other instances, you will need to drop your rental car at the Wellington Ferry Terminal and collect another rental car once you arrive in Picton. If you require further information about using the ferry, please contact our customer care team.
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