Car rental in Wellington, New Zealand

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When's the cheapest time to rent a car in Wellington?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington. It's around 93 zł per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 244 zł per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 93 zł
Yearly average price244 zł

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There are 40 car rental providers in Wellington. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

Car rental pickup spots in Wellington

Compare car rental prices at airports, train stations, and in different neighborhoods across Wellington. You might find a better price, or the perfect pickup point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Wellington

What's the most popular car to rent in Wellington?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Yaris is the most popular car to rent in Wellington, with prices starting from 22 zł per day. The Kia Seltos and similar models are also popular choices in Wellington.
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris13% chose this
Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos9% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla9% chose this
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV47% chose this
Most popular carToyota Yaris
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Wellington's cheapest car rental providers

Budget has the cheapest car rental in Wellington right now, with prices from 22 zł per day. You'll save an average of 61 zł per day when you book with them.
Budgetfrom 22 zł per day
Hertzfrom 38 zł per day
Snap Rentalsfrom 80 zł per day
Sixtfrom 131 zł per day
Cheapest providerBudget
Book with them to save around61 zł per day

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Renting a car in Wellington: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companymode rentals
Most popular carCompact, Commercial Van
Average daily price728 zł
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Wellington

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car rental rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Wellington car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Wellington that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Wellington for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Wellington avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Wellington, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Wellington car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Wellington will set you back around 728 zł per day or 2 956 zł per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Wellington is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car rental companies in Wellington are currently Snap Rentals and Omega Rental Cars.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington is currently August.

On average, around 2 956 zł. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Wellington is 153 zł.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Wellington for a whole month is 9 572 zł. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Wellington, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Wellington that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Wellington.

Most places – Wellington included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 98 zł per day. The average price per day is around 276 zł.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like mode rentals, Ace Rental Cars and Snap Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in Wellington.