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 49 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿943/day on average when booked 49 days ahead, which saves you 2,478% off the average price.
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?
Planning to hire a car in Wellington? May is the cheapest month, costing about ฿911 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,049. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,464
February
฿1,496
March
฿1,073
April
฿1,236
May
฿911
June
฿943
July
฿976
August
฿911
September
฿976
October
฿1,008
November
฿1,236
December
฿2,049
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 9 July 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 9 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wellington for a month is certainly possible.