Cheapest time to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand
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 10 June 2025.
January
฿1,468
February
฿1,501
March
฿1,077
April
฿1,240
May
฿913
June
฿946
July
฿979
August
฿946
September
฿979
October
฿979
November
฿1,240
December
฿2,056
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 10 June 2025.
Small cars | ฿372 - ฿2,322 | |
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All Car Types | ฿372 - ฿2,428 |
To hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿715/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand (~฿372/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,322/day). In fact, October is about 48% 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 16% 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 ฿861/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand (~฿632/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿3,234/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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 is 2% more expensive. 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.
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 10 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Wellington area such as Avis, Budget and Apex. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 10 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wellington for a month is certainly possible.