Wellington

Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand

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Cheapflights insights for Wellington car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wellington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Wellington?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Wellington, book about 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$202, which is about 472% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Wellington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Wellington is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington?

At Wellington, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just HK$210. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$490 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Wellington, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just HK$210. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$490 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$350

February

HK$358

March

HK$265

April

HK$304

May

HK$218

June

HK$226

July

HK$226

August

HK$210

September

HK$210

October

HK$218

November

HK$226

December

HK$490

What car do most people rent in Wellington?

SUV cars (Class Compact SUV, for example) are the most popular in Wellington. Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Full-size (Subaru Forester) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Wellington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Wellington?

Thrifty has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Ace Rental Cars has the second-highest number of locations in Wellington at 4.

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 6 December 2025.

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.7

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.5

Ace Rental Cars

8.4
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Europcar

5.6
Fair
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

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 6 December 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$9,849 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.

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