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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from ฿1,502

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 16/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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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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 7 February 2026.
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At ฿1,502/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Wellington in the past week. Out of 40 car hire agencies operating in Wellington, there are, in total, 75 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

฿1,730+

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Compact

Compact

฿1,502+

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Full-size

Full-size

฿5,225+

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SUV

SUV

฿1,502+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿4,985+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿6,503+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

฿5,830+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿2,005+

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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 ฿3,635. Data was last updated on 7 February 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿1,502/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
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Nissan Kicks฿1,502/day
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Nissan Kicks
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Toyota Yaris฿1,730/day
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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?

Book your car hire in Wellington 46 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿854/day on average when booked 46 days ahead, which saves you 2,325% off the average price.

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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 9.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.6
Apex
Apex
9.6
Dollar
Dollar
8.5

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

Planning to hire a car in Wellington? September is the cheapest month, costing about ฿854 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,991. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,328

February

฿1,423

March

฿1,106

April

฿1,264

May

฿885

June

฿885

July

฿917

August

฿885

September

฿854

October

฿885

November

฿917

December

฿1,991

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.

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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 7 February 2026.

Avis

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Budget

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

10.0

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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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 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Europcar

5.6
Fair
5 reviews•2 locations
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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 7 February 2026.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Wellington, offering car hire for around ฿651 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Wellington for a month is certainly possible.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Wellington, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Compact hire in Wellington is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for March, it will cost approximately ฿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 7 February 2026.
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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 (฿63+).

Electric

Electric

฿181+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

฿63+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿100+

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