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Car rental rates in Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara

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.

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Compact CarApex

From NZD $105/day

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Intermediate CarApex

From NZD $108/day

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Compact SUVApex

From NZD $120/day

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Standard SUVApex

From NZD $134/day

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Intermediate SUVApex

From NZD $138/day

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From NZD $177/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 15, 2024 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 15 March, 2024

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  • 07 Jan 2024

    Good options and prices were competitive

    isabel s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 13 Dec 2023

    Great

    minh diep d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 05 Dec 2023

    It's ezy and clear.

    chamaka k.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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    Very easy

    umesh kumar p.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 13 Sep 2023

    Great to have comparisons and very easy to book. No fuss,

    ana p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 09 Feb 2024

    Such an easy website to use.

    kylie m.
    Booked: Hyundai Imax or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Imax or similar
  • 13 Dec 2023

    Great

    minh diep d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 22 Feb 2024

    Always straightforward and confident in Vroom Booking. And always recommend to others.

    keith s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Wellington

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots in Wellington.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Wellington

Popular rental car models in Wellington last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    40%

    26
    318
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Hertz, Budget

  • 2

    17%

    33
    170
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Hertz

  • 3

    11%

    96
    154
    Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4Standard SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 4

    6%

    20
    100
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    5 small

    Rent with

    Avis

  • 5

    6%

    224
    380
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    4

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Hertz

Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Ford Mustang

    Ford Mustang

    2

    2

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai Elantra

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai Imax

    Hyundai Imax

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Apex, Hertz, Thrifty

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz, Thrifty

Nissan vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

Skoda vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Tesla vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3

    Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    2

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Tesla Model 3 Electric

    Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Apex, Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    3

    12 large

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Other vehicles for hire in Wellington

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

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“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 daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$238

$243

Sat

16 Mar

$130

$243

Sun

17 Mar

$130

$243

Mon

18 Mar

$105

$130

Tue

19 Mar

$130

$130

Wed

20 Mar

$105

$130

Thu

21 Mar

$130

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$253

$258

Sat

16 Mar

$133

$258

Sun

17 Mar

$133

$258

Mon

18 Mar

$108

$133

Tue

19 Mar

$133

$133

Wed

20 Mar

$108

$133

Thu

21 Mar

$133

$133

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$244

$258

Sat

16 Mar

$147

$258

Sun

17 Mar

$147

$258

Mon

18 Mar

$120

$147

Tue

19 Mar

$147

$147

Wed

20 Mar

$120

$277

Thu

21 Mar

$147

$254

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$264

$267

Sat

16 Mar

$170

$369

Sun

17 Mar

$170

$369

Mon

18 Mar

$138

$339

Tue

19 Mar

$170

$339

Wed

20 Mar

$138

$339

Thu

21 Mar

$170

$333

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

Sat

16 Mar

$164

$164

Sun

17 Mar

$164

$164

Mon

18 Mar

$134

$216

Tue

19 Mar

$164

$216

Wed

20 Mar

$134

$216

Thu

21 Mar

$164

$444

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

Sat

16 Mar

$338

$375

Sun

17 Mar

$338

$375

Mon

18 Mar

$361

$398

Tue

19 Mar

$363

$398

Wed

20 Mar

$361

$398

Thu

21 Mar

$338

$417

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

Sat

16 Mar

$265

$267

Sun

17 Mar

$265

$267

Mon

18 Mar

$251

$289

Tue

19 Mar

$267

$289

Wed

20 Mar

$251

$289

Thu

21 Mar

$207

$265

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

Sat

16 Mar

$309

$366

Sun

17 Mar

$309

$366

Mon

18 Mar

$316

$406

Tue

19 Mar

$337

$406

Wed

20 Mar

$316

$406

Thu

21 Mar

$309

$335

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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 15 March, 2024

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Car rental depots in Wellington

Car hire depots in Wellington are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Wellington City

    186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.88 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Wellington City

    186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Budget Wellington

    186 Victoria Street, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.87 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Wellington Downtown

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Hertz Wellington Downtown

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.67 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Wellington Downtown

    38-44 Hania St, Wellington, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    3.92 • 5 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Wellington

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington?

    Prices start at NZD $105 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $395 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Wellington?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $180 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Wellington?

    The highest-rated rental car in Wellington is Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington?

    Apex is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Wellington?

    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.

  • Is it easy to drive a rental car in Wellington?

    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.

  • Can I take the hire car on the ferry to Picton?

    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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