Cheapest time to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 June 2025.
January
HK$353
February
HK$360
March
HK$258
April
HK$298
May
HK$219
June
HK$227
July
HK$235
August
HK$227
September
HK$235
October
HK$235
November
HK$298
December
HK$494
Compare available car types for rental in Wellington, New Zealand
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Wellington, New Zealand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.
Small cars | HK$102 - HK$396 | |
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All Car Types | HK$166 - HK$558 |
To hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of HK$124/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$396/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a small car saves you 53% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of HK$168/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$166/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$529/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a medium car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of HK$302/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$166/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~HK$718/day). In fact, September is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a SUV is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Wellington, New Zealand
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Wellington, New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Wellington, New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 8 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Wellington area such as Avis, Budget and Apex. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Wellington, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington for a week from Budget?
From Budget you can hire a car in Wellington from about HK$1,780 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Wellington however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.