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Cheap Car Rentals in Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand
16 Dec — 23 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Wellington, New Zealand
Sat 16/12
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Sat 23/12
Noon

What is the 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 9 December 2023.

January

฿2,121

February

฿2,333

March

฿2,297

April

฿2,050

May

฿1,307

June

฿1,307

July

฿1,590

August

฿1,307

September

฿1,201

October

฿1,166

November

฿1,343

December

฿2,014

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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.

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 9 December 2023.

Small cars

฿1,035 - ฿2,669

All Car Types

฿1,146 - ฿4,974

To hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,069/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand (~฿1,035/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿2,669/day). In fact, December is about 4% 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 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 medium car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,361/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand (~฿1,698/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿5,856/day). In fact, February is about 24% 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 9% 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.

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 December 2023.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Wellington, New Zealand area such as Ace Rental Cars, Budget and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Apex

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

8.4
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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

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 December 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Wellington, New Zealand?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Ace Rental Cars (10.0 rating), AeroDrive (10.0 rating) and Dollar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Wellington, New Zealand.

What are petrol prices like in Wellington, New Zealand?

The average price of petrol in Wellington, New Zealand is ฿63.64/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,863 and ฿4,136 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington, New Zealand for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

Ace Rental Cars is one of the most popular car hire companies in Wellington, New Zealand, offering car hire for around ฿9,762 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Wellington, New Zealand for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 39% to make it a great deal in Wellington, New Zealand. Try to book at least 62 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington, New Zealand?

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

What car do most people hire in Wellington, New Zealand?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Wellington, New Zealand is Standard (Toyota Corolla) based on our Cheapflights data.

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