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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Wellington, book about 49 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$228, which is about 521% 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$220. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$495 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$220. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$495 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$353

February

HK$361

March

HK$259

April

HK$298

May

HK$220

June

HK$228

July

HK$236

August

HK$220

September

HK$236

October

HK$243

November

HK$298

December

HK$495

What car do most people rent in Wellington?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV, for example) are the most popular in Wellington. Full-size (Ford Ranger) and Pick-up truck (Ford Ranger) 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 8 July 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.

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 8 July 2025.
  • 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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