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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from Rp 844,578

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Wellington with a pick-up date of 9/2 and drop-off date of 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Wellington, New Zealand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Wellington, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 December 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Wellington this past week from 75 hire locations out of 40 hire agencies. Prices for a Wellington small car hire start from Rp 844,578/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Rp 865,734+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 844,578+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 3,794,436+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,788,439+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 2,261,869+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 2,039,147+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 3,253,373+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 400,966+

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Best car rental deals found in Wellington

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Wellington, New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Wellington, New Zealand with an average daily rate of Rp 1,751,569. Data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
Toyota CorollaRp 844,578/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 12/11/25
Toyota RAV4Rp 1,431,618/day
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A/C
Toyota RAV4
Found 12/11/25
Nissan SerenaRp 2,978,511/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Serena
Found 12/11/25

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Wellington, make your reservation 58 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 433,117/day – about 1,225,816% less than the yearly average.

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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 9.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.7
Apex
Apex
9.6
Dollar
Dollar
8.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington?

At Wellington, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just Rp 449,775. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,049,475 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Wellington, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just Rp 449,775. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,049,475 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 749,625

February

Rp 766,284

March

Rp 566,383

April

Rp 649,675

May

Rp 466,433

June

Rp 483,092

July

Rp 483,092

August

Rp 449,775

September

Rp 449,775

October

Rp 466,433

November

Rp 483,092

December

Rp 1,049,475

What car do most people hire in Wellington?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Wellington. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Subaru Forester or similar).

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.

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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 12 December 2025.

Avis

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.7

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.5

Ace Rental Cars

8.4
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Europcar

5.6
Fair
5 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

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 12 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Wellington check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 12 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 38+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 80+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 38+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 40+

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