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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from HK$845

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 30-1 and drop-off date of 2-2. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Wellington?

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 22 December 2024.

January

HK$326

February

HK$365

March

HK$365

April

HK$287

May

HK$225

June

HK$217

July

HK$233

August

HK$225

September

HK$225

October

HK$233

November

HK$295

December

HK$474

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 22 December 2024.

In Wellington, there are 68 active hire locations from 36 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Wellington in the past week - currently priced from HK$845/day. View deals for one car type available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

HK$845+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$586+

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 22 December 2024.

Small cars

HK$181 - HK$431

All Car Types

HK$165 - HK$1,136

To hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of HK$132/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$181/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$431/day). In fact, January is about 36% 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 61% 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. Here are the best Wellington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of HK$242/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$165/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$692/day). In fact, September is about 32% 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 29% 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$259/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand (~HK$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$555/day). In fact, January is about 59% 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 saves you 24% 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.

Toyota CorollaHK$845/day
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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 22 December 2024.
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 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.6

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
7 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

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

7.6
Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Europcar

6.4
Okay
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Best Wellington, New Zealand car rental deals found

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$845. Data was last updated on 22 December 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Wellington. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota CorollaHK$845/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 22 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Wellington?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Yesaway (10.0 rating) and Budget (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Wellington.

  • What are petrol prices like in Wellington?

    The average price of petrol in Wellington is HK$12.91/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$581 and HK$839 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington for a week from Apex?

    From Apex you can hire a car in Wellington from about HK$2,804 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Wellington for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 44%. Aim to book your car hire at least 46 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Wellington.

  • 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 January to be on average HK$0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Wellington?

    The most popular car to hire while in Wellington is the Class Intermediate Car, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

Car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 22 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$66+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$73+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$66+

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