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Cheap car rentals in Wellington

Economy$23/day
Compact$25/day
Intermediate$46/day
SUV$37/day
People mover$66/day
Full-size SUV$81/day
Passenger van$52/day
Premium SUV$81/day
Intermediate SUV$37/day
Supplier choice$43/day
Compact SUV$51/day
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Top tips for hiring a car in Wellington

  • The capital of New Zealand is waiting to be explored and the easiest way to discover everything Wellington offers from north to south is by renting a car. Whether taking a trip to the coast or to the many attractions in the city center, with your own four wheels you are free to create your ideal travel itinerary and see what you want, when you want.
  • Wellington International Airport is situated in the south of the city, and with a car visitors can be in the center in less than twenty minutes. After landing, head to Level 0 close to the baggage claim area and rent a car directly from the onsite car agencies like Avis, Budget, or Enterprise.
  • Wellington has many narrow streets and squeezing through them can be a challenge at first, specifically because even very narrow roads are often divided to serve two directions. When passing through such a narrow road and there is an oncoming car, check if there is a spot on your side of the road to pull over and wait until the other car has passed. Despite the hilly nature of the city and no broad roads in most places, local drivers have a reputation of being polite and adhering to street regulations, so driving is mostly a pleasant experience. Keep in mind that you must drive on the left in New Zealand.
  • Wellington’s morning rush hour can begin as early as 5 am. Between then and 9 am, inbound traffic increases dramatically and waiting times can be up to 40 minutes, so leave well in advance when heading to the airport, for instance. Especially State Highway 1 can get congested during this time and during the evening rush hour from 6 to 8 pm.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Wellington for $53 or less
  • Book your rental car in Wellington at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Wellington are around 31% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Intermediate rental cars in Wellington are around 1% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Wellington

Wellington car rental reviews and directory

Ace Rental Cars

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

10.0

4 locations in Wellington

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from $72/day

Locations in Wellington

126 Hutt Road

+64 4 471 1176

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38-44, Hania Street

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75-79 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand

+64 4 471 1176

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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Freight Drive

+64 4 471 1176

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Great little car and rental experience...very economical Corolla and comfortable and drove well.. bit of confusion between it getting 'checked-in' at the airport with Hertz not informing Ace we had dropped off at appointed time forcing Ace to contact us a few days after wondering where car was...all in all a positive experience!!

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Easy from booking to collecting car and dropping off again. Friendly staff at the collection point. Thank you.

1 out of 1

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

3 locations in Wellington

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from $147/day

Locations in Wellington

1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea

+64 800 243 789

Monday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Tuesday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Wednesday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Thursday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Friday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Saturday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Sunday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
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38-44 Hania St

+64 800 243 789

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 800 243 789

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Loved the pick up location, car provided and drop off location.

1 out of 1

Apex

10.0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Wellington

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from $91/day

Locations in Wellington

186 Victoria St, Te Aro

+64 4385 2163

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363 Broadway, Mirimar

+64 4388 6581

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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2023

KAYAK
It was an easy, hassle-free experience. Great location next to Wellington Airport. It was more expensive than I would have liked.

1 out of 1

AeroDrive

10.0

Wonderful

1 review
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Wellington

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from $22/day

Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Dr

+64 9666 5113

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up from the airport. good service staff. .Great car - better than expected!

Cons:

Aerodrive were not notified of our request for car seats so we had to install them ourselves which took a while and was difficult with 2 kids running around. Also would have been nice if they were cleaned/vacuumed before we got them.

1 out of 1

Hertz

9.2

Wonderful

12 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

8.8

3 locations in Wellington

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from $80/day

Locations in Wellington

1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea

+64 4 384 3809

Monday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Tuesday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Wednesday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Thursday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Friday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Saturday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Sunday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
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38-44 Hania St

+64 4 384 3809

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 4 388 7070

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

We liked that they were flexible about where to drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2023

KAYAK
We were able to pick up the car an hour early. Downtown location to downtown Auckland was great.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

5 locations in Wellington

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from $97/day

Locations in Wellington

1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea

+64 800 737 070

Monday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Tuesday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Wednesday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Thursday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Friday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
Saturday17:00 - 18:3013:30 - 14:30
Sunday13:30 - 14:3017:00 - 18:30
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38-44 Hania St

+64 800 737 070

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 800 737 070

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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Wellington Ap

+64 4 388 9494

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry

+64 4 388 9696

Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30
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10.0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
Good deal,, good service, recommend to all traveler

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Maybe discount next time:)

2.0 Poor

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Thrifty staff were incompetent during pick up. Finally, They sent me an invoice thrice your quote. Which iam disputing. Please help me dispute if you can.

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.0

Very Good

4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.0

One location in Wellington

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from $61/day

Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai

+64 4 380 8914

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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8.4 Very Good

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off. Kind people.

Cons:

Better understanding on "intermediate" vs. "compact" car.

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
Arrived to pick up my car expecting to get the Corolla that I had booked, Then I got told that my car was not available, So I asked what car am I getting and he said it’s gonna be a Toyota HiLux which I had never driven, when I went to the car I saw it was not what I wanted at all and thought how am I going to drive this? I then went back and asked the guy to change the car for something smaller and he said it was the HiLux or an 8 seater Pajero, So I said ok I’ll take the Pajero, which was no Corolla. The whole time I had the truck I was not happy and had trouble parking the thing, I was not happy with the truck considering I didn’t want it at all, I would not recommend

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Exceptional modern vehicle and exceptional service (with a smile). Couldn't have asked for more.

1 out of 1

Bargain Rental Cars

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Wellington

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from $44/day

Locations in Wellington

Wellington Airport - 17a Shelly Bay Road, Miramar, Wellington

+64 21 688 814

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Wellington CBD Corner of Abel Smith and Cuba streets | Te Aro

+64 4 384 0134

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:30 - 16:30
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6.0 Okay

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Radio did not work and was travelong

1 out of 1

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

6.0

Most popular

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Wellington

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Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Dr

+64 4237 9970

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
The staff are amazing and so friendly went above and beyond

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
Bond (pre-authorised) & Liability Limit very very high about Nz3k and they charged me Wellington to Auckland Relocation Fee about Nz 240.00 that car rental didn't.

1 out of 1

Avis

5.7

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

5.0

3 locations in Wellington

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from $52/day

Locations in Wellington

25 Dixon St

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Ferry Terminal

Monday17:15 - 17:45
Tuesday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Wednesday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Thursday17:15 - 17:4513:45 - 14:15
Friday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Saturday13:45 - 14:15
Sunday13:45 - 14:15
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Terminal Building

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00
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6.8 Okay

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was reliable and handled well.

Cons:

Luggage capacity was not as described for the class. Had to drive with rear seats folded down, making it obvious we had luggage. Meant that it wasn't possible to sight see to and from the airport.

9.6 Wonderful

Jan 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Trunk (boot) was too small with what we reserved. Would have been nice to know ahead of time, but it was a really easy change. Super nice employee helped us get into something bigger. Made it a very easy change.

Cons:

Car size description was off. Car is smaller than we hoped it would be. Seemed expensive, but demand was high.

1 out of 1

Europcar

5.5

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Wellington

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from $59/day

Locations in Wellington

Terminal Building

+64 4 380 6617

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Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay

+64 4 473 0480

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2.0 Poor

Feb 2023

KAYAK
We got a flat tyre and there was no spare. Could not use the car for 2 days. Impossible to find out how much they charge for replacing tyre (tyre was irreparable). Spent hours on the phone only to be told they could not tell me how much it would cost, so I had to replace tyre myself. Very frustrating.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2023

KAYAK
Well your fee did not include the one way drop off fee etc so it was double what was quoted. Then we ended up not needing the car 20 minutes later and they charged us for the entire car

8.0 Very Good

May 2022

KAYAK
In hindsight, I would have hired a bigger car than a Swift. It was a wee uncomfortable as every bump on the road was felt. I'm not sure whether because the car was too small or because the tyres were an inch thick. I prefer the regular standard tyres which can absorb the bumps and have a comfortable ride instead of slick-looking tyres with a bumpy uncomfortable ride.

1 out of 1

Sixt

5.5

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Wellington

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1 Freight Drive

+64 4 555 0523

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Had to cancel due to COVID, took three days hire as a deposit, at 3 weeks notice. It was part of their condition (buried in the fine print)….

8.0 Very Good

May 2023

KAYAK
Were helpful and efficient,

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
Not allowed to pick up due to restricted license. Have to book with another car rental company. Charged 3-days for no services at all.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

3 Rex Street, Miramar, Wellington

+64 9 303 3912

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2.0 Poor

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Was late for pickup, as you often are when flying. No shuttle to rental place, called and car was gone. Got a link to a sketchy online form for late arrival which I didn’t do. Went to competitor instead,’.

NU Car

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Wellington

from $41/day

Locations in Wellington

76 Tauhinu Rd. ,Miramar

+64 800 736 835

Monday06:00 - 18:00
Tuesday06:00 - 18:00
Wednesday06:00 - 18:00
Thursday06:00 - 18:00
Friday06:00 - 18:00
Saturday06:00 - 18:00
Sunday06:00 - 18:00

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3 locations in Wellington

from $43/day

Locations in Wellington

25 Dixon St

+64 4 802 4548

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Ferry Terminal Building

Monday17:15 - 17:45
Tuesday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Wednesday17:15 - 17:4513:45 - 14:15
Thursday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Friday13:45 - 14:1517:15 - 17:45
Saturday13:45 - 14:15
Sunday13:45 - 14:15

Stewart Duff Dr

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday07:30 - 18:00

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9.2 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

They resolved my issues with the Auckland branch with no complaint and total understanding for my frustration.

Cons:

Would have appreciated a discount on the rental against my initial quote, as originally I had planned to take an SUV for the same rate ended up taking a Toyota Corolla

Sunnycars

No score available yet

6 locations in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

13 Jean Batten Street

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290 Aotea Quay Wellington

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38-44 Hania Street

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500 Broadway, Strathmore Park

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Interislander Ferry Terminal

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Stewart Duff Drive

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Firefly

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3 locations in Wellington

from $53/day

Locations in Wellington

1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea

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38-44 Hania Street

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Wellington Apt

+64 4388 7070

Monday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00
Saturday06:00 - 18:0000:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 18:00

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Bargain Car Rentals

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2 locations in Wellington

from $57/day

Locations in Wellington

45 Abel Smith St

+64 800 566 701

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Wellington Airport

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Go Rentals

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2 locations in Wellington

from $91/day

Locations in Wellington

Wellington Airport

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Wellington Downtown

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JUCY

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2 locations in Wellington

from $25/day

Locations in Wellington

13, Jean Batten Street

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5 Ropa Lane

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keddy by Europcar

No score available yet

2 locations in Wellington

from $52/day

Locations in Wellington

Interislander Ferry Terminal

+64 4473 0480

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Terminal Building

+64 4380 6617

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

One location in Wellington

from $64/day

Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Drive

+64 4 380 8914

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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EZI

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One location in Wellington

from $60/day

Locations in Wellington

Freight Drive

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EZU Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Wellington

from $156/day

Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6244

+64 210 833 0996

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GO Rent A Car

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One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

Wellington airport

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Go Rental Car Hire

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One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

Wellington Airport

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Moto Car Rental

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One location in Wellington

from $57/day

Locations in Wellington

Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington Airport, Wellington 6022

+64 800 656 564

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National

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One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai

+64 4 380 8914

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

No score available yet

One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

25 Shelly Bay Road, Maupuia

+64 4213 8938

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Scotties

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One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

Rongotai Airport

0800-736825 - or 09-3033912

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Shouqi

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One location in Wellington

Locations in Wellington

Terminal Building

+86 10 6064 1387

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Yesaway

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One location in Wellington

from $70/day

Locations in Wellington

146 Hobart Street, Miramar

+64 800 800 338

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
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51 travellers who rented a car in Wellington gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

Car hire locations in or near Wellington

Good to know

Most popular agency

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

$64/day

Good deal

$53/day

When to book a car hire in Wellington

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