January
$97
February
$108
March
$107
April
$95
May
$60
June
$60
July
$73
August
$60
September
$55
October
$53
November
$63
December
$102
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.
There are 32 hire agencies servicing Wellington, New Zealand. These agencies, altogether, have 62 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Wellington, New Zealand with prices from $23 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Wellington, New Zealand:
Small cars | $52 - $122 | |
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To hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $73/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington, New Zealand (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$122/day). In fact, September is about 30% 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 45% 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. Here are the best Wellington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $99/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wellington, New Zealand (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$147/day). In fact, September is about 36% 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 25% 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. Here are the best Wellington medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $145/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Wellington, New Zealand (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$238/day). In fact, December is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a large car is 9% 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.
To hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $101/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$158/day). In fact, October is about 30% 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 saves you 24% 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. Here are the best Wellington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $175/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Wellington, New Zealand (~$128/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$263/day). In fact, August is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a van is 24% 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.
To hire a pickup truck in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $186/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Wellington, New Zealand (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$361/day). In fact, May is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a pickup truck is 29% 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.
To hire a luxury car in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $164/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Wellington, New Zealand (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$665/day). In fact, October is about 77% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington, hiring a luxury car is 20% 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.
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There are a couple of restrictions worth noting and requirements you need to meet before you book your rental car in Wellington. To start with, you won't be able to rent a car in Wellington if you aren't 21 or older. Between 21 and 25, you should check the surcharge policy of the rental places. You may incur additional charges for being a young driver. If your licence isn't a local one, you must have an international driving license. When arriving at the rental centre, you'll need a valid credit card, a passport, and your confirmation details. If the credit card isn't in your name, the owner must be present.
When driving your rental car in Wellington, you'll need to adhere to the road rules typical to New Zealand. Stay up to date with local vehicle departments so you're aware of local law changes. Always drive your car rental on the left-hand side of the road. You'll pass traffic on the right. Everyone travelling in the rental car is required to have their seatbelts on at all times while driving. Avoid using your mobile phone unless you have a hands-free device accompanying it. Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Wellington and any infringement will result in harsh fines and possible jail time. 0.05% is the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Even though Wellington is one of the busiest cities in the country, it still boasts light traffic and well-kept roads. Your best car rental choice in Wellington depends on your personal needs. If you're planning on spending most of your time in the city, stick with smaller models, like an economy car rental, for better handling and fuel consumption benefits. If you're going to head on a road trip or travelling with a larger group, SUVs and 4X4s are the way to go.
Despite Wellington being the capital city and one of the busiest cities in the country, parking your rental car in Wellington is typically easy. You'll find a wide range of on-street and off-street parking available in the city. On-street parking is managed through parking meters and you'll find most of these close to the city centre. Some of the central city car parks provided by the council include Clifton Car Park, Michael Fowler Centre Car Park and Civic Square.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $61/day when booking a car hire in Wellington, New Zealand. The absolute best deal a user found was for $30/day from Budget, booked on Nov. 26.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Wellington, New Zealand from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($23/day), Thrifty ($38/day), and Apex ($40/day).
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.
The average price of petrol in Wellington, New Zealand is $2.94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $132 and $191 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Wellington, New Zealand. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $512 per week.
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 72 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Wellington, New Zealand.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wellington, New Zealand for a month is certainly possible.
For a weekend car hire in Wellington, New Zealand, you can expect the average price to be around $86. Usually a Compact hire in Wellington, New Zealand is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for December, it will cost approximately $85 per day.
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) in Wellington, New Zealand, making it the most popular option.