Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Intermediate
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
$39.17
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$68.31
per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$90.51
per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival
or similar
$135.14
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Premium Elite Van
Toyota Hiace
or similar
$220.94
per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$121.65
per day
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace
or similar
$220.94
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Fielder
or similar
$50.87
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:51 AM on 11/20/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$118 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.67 per liter or $6.31 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.56 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.80 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
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3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
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130 km / 80.8 miles away
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259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
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270 km / 167.8 miles away
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304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
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305.2 km / 189.6 miles away
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378.2 km / 235 miles away
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421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
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477.1 km / 296.5 miles away
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484.7 km / 301.2 miles away
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486.6 km / 302.4 miles away
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487 km / 302.6 miles away
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488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
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492.2 km / 305.8 miles away
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494.9 km / 307.5 miles away
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502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
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502.8 km / 312.4 miles away
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616.1 km / 382.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Wellington (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Wellington (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Wellington (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $19.75 per day. This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $51.22 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Wellington (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 9 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Wellington (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Wellington (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Budget, Dollar, Ace Rental Cars, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $39 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Highlander | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Bluebird Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Estima | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| Budget | Hyundai i30 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DW
Japan
Toyota Vitz
1/6/24
Nice drive around mirimar peninsula.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
James Blond
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$118.44
Lowest daily price
$39.17
Total cars available
34
Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2024
Thrifty
+640800737070
38-44 Hania St
$91 - $159
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 17:00
Tue:07:30 - 17:00
Wed:07:30 - 17:00
Thu:07:30 - 17:00
Fri:07:30 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Budget
048024548
186 Victoria Street
$80 - $95
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:30
Tue:08:00 - 17:30
Wed:08:00 - 17:30
Thu:08:00 - 17:30
Fri:08:00 - 17:30
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Ace Rental Cars
0800502277
38/44 Hania Stree
$68 - $98
Working hours
Mon:07:03 - 17:00
Tue:07:03 - 17:00
Wed:07:03 - 17:00
Thu:07:03 - 17:00
Fri:07:03 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Hertz
+64043843809
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
$68 - $98
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 17:00
Tue:07:30 - 17:00
Wed:07:30 - 17:00
Thu:07:30 - 17:00
Fri:07:30 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
+640800243789
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
$135 - $162
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 17:00
Tue:07:30 - 17:00
Wed:07:30 - 17:00
Thu:07:30 - 17:00
Fri:07:30 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Avis
6448018108
186 Victoria Street
$135 - $162
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:30
Tue:08:00 - 17:30
Wed:08:00 - 17:30
Thu:08:00 - 17:30
Fri:08:00 - 17:30
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
+6443840134
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
$39
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Firefly
043843809
38-44 Hania St
$39
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 17:00
Tue:07:30 - 17:00
Wed:07:30 - 17:00
Thu:07:30 - 17:00
Fri:07:30 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
James Blond
+64800525663
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
$51 - $221
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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