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Pick-up location | Wellington |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, People carrier, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 65 |
Airport locations | 38 |
Popular agencies | EZI, Yesaway, Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Europcar, keddy by Europcar |
Economy | £14/day |
Compact | £18/day |
Intermediate | £14/day |
SUV | £21/day |
People carrier | £31/day |
Full-size SUV | £50/day |
Premium SUV | £69/day |
Intermediate SUV | £21/day |
Supplier choice | £30/day |
Compact SUV | £32/day |
Standard SUV | £40/day |
With the many narrow lanes and hilly avenues of Wellington, renting a compact car is definitely a good choice, as navigating the city’s streets becomes considerably easier -- as does finding a suitable spot. If planning to leave the city and explore the surrounding nature, a 4-wheel-drive car should also be considered.
Bear in mind that speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour in Wellington rather than miles per hour. The speed limit in residential areas is 50 km/h (31 mph), but there are many areas where it is lowered to 30 km/h (18 mph). Rural roads usually allow up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (68 mph) is permitted on freeways.
Meters must be used for on-street parking from Monday through Sunday, but time restrictions vary so check the designated sign. There is also the option of parking in the many parking lots dotted around the city, such as the Civic Square on Harris Street or Clifton Car Park on The Terrace, both of which cost about $4.50 NZD per hour ($3 USD).
On average a car hire in Wellington costs £26 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals (£14/day), Yesaway (£18/day) and Ace Rental Cars (£30/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Stewart Duff Dr 6022 (3 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Wellington is £5.45 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £65 and £87, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wellington.
Car hire companies onsite at Wellington airport include Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Apex, Europcar, Budget, EZI and Hertz.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Wellington airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, Europcar, Budget, EZI and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Full Size car hire in Wellington costs £104 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Wellington costs £54 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Wellington costs £33 per day, on average.
In Wellington, cars are most frequently hired at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Stewart Duff Dr (3 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Wellington costs £166 per week (£24 per day).
On average a car hire in Wellington costs £713 per month (£24 per day).
Most car hire providers in Wellington offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Wellington, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
3 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
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6.8 Okay
Feb 2019
Pros:
Car was reliable and handled well.Cons:
Luggage capacity was not as described for the class. Had to drive with rear seats folded down, making it obvious we had luggage. Meant that it wasn't possible to sight see to and from the airport.9.6 Wonderful
Jan 2017
Pros:
Trunk (boot) was too small with what we reserved. Would have been nice to know ahead of time, but it was a really easy change. Super nice employee helped us get into something bigger. Made it a very easy change.Cons:
Car size description was off. Car is smaller than we hoped it would be. Seemed expensive, but demand was high.3 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
186 Victoria Street
+64 4 802 4548
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9.2 Wonderful
Nov 2016
Pros:
They resolved my issues with the Auckland branch with no complaint and total understanding for my frustration.Cons:
Would have appreciated a discount on the rental against my initial quote, as originally I had planned to take an SUV for the same rate ended up taking a Toyota Corolla10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
3 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea
+64 800 243 789
38-44 Hania St
+64 800 243 789
Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar
+64 800 243 789
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
186 Victoria St, Te Aro
+64 4385 2163
363 Broadway, Mirimar
+64 4388 6581
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
38-44 Hania St
+64 4 384 3809
Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar
+64 4 388 7070
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
We liked that they were flexible about where to drop off.One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai
+64 4 380 8914
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8.4 Very Good
Jul 2019
Pros:
Easy drop off. Kind people.Cons:
Better understanding on "intermediate" vs. "compact" car.2.0 Poor
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
4 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
126 Hutt Road
+64 4 471 1176
75-79 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
+64 4 471 1176
Freight Drive
+64 4 471 1176
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
5 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea
+64 800 737 070
38-44 Hania St
+64 800 737 070
Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar
+64 800 737 070
Wellington Ap
+64 4 388 9494
Wellington Inter Island Ferry
+64 4 388 9696
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
Terminal Building
+64 4 380 6617
Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay
+64 4 473 0480
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2022
One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
1 Freight Drive
+64 4 555 0523
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
8.0 Very Good
May 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
Wellington Airport - 17a Shelly Bay Road, Miramar, Wellington
+64 21 688 814
Wellington CBD Corner of Abel Smith and Cuba streets | Te Aro
+64 4 384 0134
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6.0 Okay
Aug 2022
One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
Stewart Duff Dr
+64 4237 9970
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
146 Hobart Street, Miramar
+64 800 800 338
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One location in Wellington
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3 Rex Street, Miramar, Wellington
+64 9 303 3912
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
Cons:
Was late for pickup, as you often are when flying. No shuttle to rental place, called and car was gone. Got a link to a sketchy online form for late arrival which I didn’t do. Went to competitor instead,’.One location in Wellington
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One location in Wellington
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Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6244
+64 210 833 0996
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3 locations in Wellington
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Wellington Apt
+64 4388 7070
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2 locations in Wellington
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2 locations in Wellington
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Interislander Ferry Terminal
+64 4473 0480
Terminal Building
+64 4380 6617
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2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
25 Shelly Bay Road, Maupuia
+64 4213 8938
Terminal Building
+64 4 380 6617
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2 locations in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
45 Abel Smith St
+64 800 566 701
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5 locations in Wellington
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2 locations in Wellington
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2 locations in Wellington
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One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
126 Hutt Rd Kaiwharawhara
644 4711176
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One location in Wellington
Locations in Wellington
Stewart Duff Dr
+64 9666 5113
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Pros:
Easy pick up from the airport. good service staff. .Great car - better than expected!Cons:
Aerodrive were not notified of our request for car seats so we had to install them ourselves which took a while and was difficult with 2 kids running around. Also would have been nice if they were cleaned/vacuumed before we got them.One location in Wellington
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Stewart Duff Drive
+64 4 380 8914
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One location in Wellington
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Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington Airport, Wellington 6022
+64 800 656 564
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One location in Wellington
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Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai
+64 4 380 8914
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One location in Wellington
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76 Tauhinu Rd. ,Miramar
+64 800 736 835
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One location in Wellington
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Rongotai Airport
0800-736825 - or 09-3033912
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One location in Wellington
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Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | Mode Car & Camper Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | £26/day |
Good deal | £21/day |
Some Wellington car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Wellington.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Wellington car hire.