Wellington

Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from HK$131

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Wellington with a pick-up date of 29-10 and drop-off date of 16-11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Wellington, New Zealand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Wellington, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 25 August 2025.

In Wellington, there are 74 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Wellington in the past week - currently priced from HK$131/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$189+

Compact

Compact

HK$131+

SUV

SUV

HK$263+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$457+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$399+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$131+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$146+

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

HK$173+

Compare car rental deals in Wellington, New Zealand by type

Here are the best Wellington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitHK$131/day
4
5
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Honda Fit
BYD e6HK$189/day
2
M
A/C
BYD e6

Best car rental deals found in Wellington

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Wellington, New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Wellington, New Zealand with an average daily rate of HK$377. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Honda FitHK$131/day
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Honda Fit
BYD e6HK$189/day
2
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BYD e6
Toyota RAV4HK$263/day
2
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Toyota RAV4

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 46 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$219, which is about 494% 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 10.0/10 with 1 review) 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 May, with an average daily rate of just HK$219. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$492 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 May, with an average daily rate of just HK$219. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$492 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$359

February

HK$359

March

HK$258

April

HK$305

May

HK$219

June

HK$227

July

HK$227

August

HK$219

September

HK$234

October

HK$242

November

HK$297

December

HK$492

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 25 August 2025.

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.6

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

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

Thrifty

7.6
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Bargain Rental Cars

7.0
Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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 25 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington for a week from Bargain Rental Cars?

    From Bargain Rental Cars you can hire a car in Wellington from about HK$1,977 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Wellington for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Wellington are typically HK$0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact SUV to save money on your trip to HK$0. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car hire in September to be on average HK$0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 25 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$32+).

Electric

Electric

HK$40+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$32+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$35+

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