Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown)

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Downtown, Wellington, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$59.10 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Fielder or similar
Toyota Fielder
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
James Blond
$64.70 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$88.73 per day
Premium Elite Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 10
  • 4
  • 4
  • Man.
James Blond
$195.45 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 12
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
James Blond
$195.45 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
Kia Seltos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$62.64 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$67.95 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$73.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:36 AM on 1/10/25. 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
$101 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%
Rating
6.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.70 per liter or $6.44 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Wellington Airport from $28.57 per day
    3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
  2. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $43.41 per day
    3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
  3. Palmerston North Airport from $54.91 per day
    129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
  4. Nelson Airport from $45.16 per day
    130 km / 80.8 miles away
  5. New Plymouth Airport from $111.74 per day
    259.6 km / 161.3 miles away
  6. Napier Airport from $32.99 per day
    270 km / 167.8 miles away
  7. Downtown from $46.31 per day
    304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
  8. Christchurch Airport from $24.68 per day
    305.2 km / 189.6 miles away
  9. Rotorua Airport from $51.53 per day
    378.2 km / 235 miles away
  10. Tauranga Airport from $51.73 per day
    421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
  11. Auckland Airport from $28.30 per day
    477.1 km / 296.5 miles away
  12. Auckland East Tamaki from $91.89 per day
    484.7 km / 301.2 miles away
  13. Auckland Onehunga from $91.45 per day
    486.6 km / 302.4 miles away
  14. Auckland Penrose from $52.81 per day
    487 km / 302.6 miles away
  15. Auckland Mount Wellington from $91.89 per day
    488.5 km / 303.5 miles away
  16. Auckland Henderson from $91.89 per day
    492.2 km / 305.8 miles away
  17. Downtown from $35.99 per day
    494.9 km / 307.5 miles away
  18. Auckland Glenfield from $91.83 per day
    502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
  19. Waiheke Island Port from $49.95 per day
    502.8 km / 312.4 miles away
  20. Whangarei Airport from $107.81 per day
    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)
$32.06
January
$48.44
February
$49.62
March
$30.85
April
$19.10
May
$34.07
June
$34.71
July
$31.09
August
$21.63
September
$37.77
October
$30.15
November
$66.89
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Wellington (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $19.10 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $66.89 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.

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 December the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Wellington (Downtown)
8
January
5
February
7
March
5
April
8
May
3
June
5
July
2
August
6
September
5
October
8
November
10
December

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
253%
January
154%
February
77%
March
77%
April
33%
May
44%
June
11%
July
22%
August
110%
September
132%
October
77%
November
209%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Dollar, Budget, Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price $59 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

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
Budget Hyundai Kona 5 3 SUVs
Ace Rental Cars Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Bargain Rental Cars Nissan Bluebird Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Highlander 5 4 SUVs
Budget Hyundai i30 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Estima 4 3 Vans

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.

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
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$100.98
Lowest daily price
$59.10
Total cars available
16

Top 9 suppliers in Wellington (Downtown) in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
+640800737070
38-44 Hania St
$59 - $89
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
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
048024548
186 Victoria Street
$96 - $104
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
Ace Rental Cars
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
0800502277
38/44 Hania Stree
$96 - $104
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
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+64043843809
38/44 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
$96 - $104
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
Dollar
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+640800243789
38 44 Hania Street, Wellington
$96 - $104
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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
6448018108
186 Victoria Street
$96 - $104
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
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Average 7.8 / 26 reviews
+6443840134
216 Victoria Street, Te Aro – Wellington 6011
$96 - $104
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
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
043843809
38-44 Hania St
$96 - $104
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
James Blond
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+64800525663
24 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington
$65 - $195
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

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