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Wellington, New Zealand car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Wellington, New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 33,285.36

Average price per day

Rp 410,040

Cheapest price per day

Rp 252,339
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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 40 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 521,770/day – about 1,462,670% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Wellington?

Mode is currently the cheapest car hire company in Wellington with deals as low as Rp 12.03/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 33.75/day.

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). EZU Car Rental (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
EZU Car Rental
EZU Car Rental
10.0
Yesaway
Yesaway
8.4
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
8.4

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

At Wellington, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just Rp 467,794. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,133,501 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 June, with an average daily rate of just Rp 467,794. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,133,501 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 755,668

February

Rp 863,620

March

Rp 737,675

April

Rp 701,691

May

Rp 503,778

June

Rp 467,794

July

Rp 521,770

August

Rp 485,786

September

Rp 467,794

October

Rp 521,770

November

Rp 539,763

December

Rp 1,133,501

What car do most people hire in Wellington?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Wellington. Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

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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 7 July 2026.

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

EZU Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Yesaway

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Ace Rental Cars

8.4
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
7 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

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

Scotties

1 location
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Go Rentals

2 locations
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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 7 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Wellington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 410,040/day when booking a car hire in Wellington. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 252,339/day from Mode, booked on Jul. 4.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington for a week from Mode?

    Mode is one of the most popular car hire companies in Wellington, offering car hire for around Rp 3,722,922 per week on average.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Wellington for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Wellington is Rp 15,955,380 (Rp 531,846/day) on average.

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