Car rental at Wellington airport from $17/day

Toyota Prius c

or similar Small

$26/day

Suzuki Swift

or similar Small

$33/day

Toyota Prius c

or similar Small

$26/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

Useful Info

Most popular agency	Mode
Average price	$51/day
Good deal	$39/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Wellington Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Wellington Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Wellington Airport?

You should book your rental car in Wellington Airport around 26 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Wellington Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Mode ($14.58/day), Bargain Rental Cars ($17.07/day), and Yesaway ($25.26/day).

What is the best car rental company in Wellington Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Wellington Airport are Avis (10.0), Budget (10.0, 1 review), and EZI (10.0, 1 review).

Avis

Rated 10.0/10

Budget

Rated 10.0/10

EZI

Rated 10.0/10

EZU Car Rental

Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Wellington Airport?

SUV rentals (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Wellington Airporte. SUV cars in Wellington Airport cost $96/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $35/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Wellington Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Wellington Airport is June at an average cost of $38/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Wellington Airport when prices are $71/day on average, which tends to be 141% above the yearly average hire price for Wellington Airport.

What rental car company in Wellington Airport has the most locations?

Ace Rental Cars, JUCY , Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty operate 2 locations each in Wellington Airport, more than any other rental company.

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Some car hire agencies at Wellington Rongotai Airport (WLG) are strategically located within the terminal, making it convenient for your arrival. For instance, Ezi Car Rental Wellington Airport is well situated in the terminal. All the companies' kiosks are located within the terminal, making it convenient, especially if you have luggage. You can access baby seats and booster seats at the agency when travelling with kids. Thrifty Car Rental is also located within Wellington Airport, making it easy and quick to pick up or drop off your car.
Ensure you go through some of the road rules before your depart Wellington Airport with the hired car. For instance, you should note that the speed limit in most Wellington streets is 30 km/h, but you can go to 50 km/h on the main roads. Both the driver and all passengers must always have their seat belts on and child restraints are necessary for younger kids. Using a mobile phone while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol are punishable crimes in Wellington.
The minimum age requirement for car hire at Wellington Airport is usually 21, with a possible charge for younger drivers. The driver should provide a valid driving licence accompanied by an international driving permit if the licence is not in the Roman alphabet. If there is an additional driver, they should meet the same requirements as the main driver. You are also required to present a credit card bearing the driver's name, card number and signature.
Car hire at Wellington Airport also has you covered if you are an environmental conservationist. As an environmentalist, you will have a choice to select a fuel-efficient car brand like the Toyota Rav4. This vehicle has lower fuel consumption than other petrol cars, which means less environmental impact.
25% of our users found a car hire at Wellington airport for $47 or less
Book your car hire at Wellington airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What should I consider when returning a car to Wellington Airport?
Contact your hire company if you wish to drop your car earlier than expected. In that case, you will not receive any refund for the unused days. You also need to contact the hire company if you plan on dropping the car later. You will need to purchase additional insurance coverage, as the signed agreement will not cover the extra days. There is also a fuel policy that you should adhere to. For example, if you picked up the car with a full tank, you are expected to return it in the same condition. Failure to do this may result in you being charged an amount to refill the fuel.
What brands of cars can I choose from for Wellington Airport car hire?
Car hire at Wellington Airport will ensure you have a selection of cars to choose from, including luxury cars, convertible cars, economy cars, SUVs and people carriers. Consider the luxury cars like Chrysler 300 if you want to get to your final destination in a comfortable and executive manner. Consider the people carrier group of cars like the Ford Focus Estate if you're in Wellington for a family holiday. This type of car has lots of space for both people and luggage. The convertible vehicles are great if you wish to enjoy Wellington's breeze during your drives.
What are the benefits of hiring a car at Wellington Airport?
Car hire at Wellington Airport will put you in a convenient and flexible position to travel and explore the region. These significant attractions include the Cable Car Museum, Wellington Museum and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. The booking process is also easy, making it convenient. You will also enjoy a discounted price by booking online. In the event of a breakdown, you can access help from the all-hours car hire assistance.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Wellington airport?
On average a rental car at Wellington airport costs $67 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Wellington airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Wellington airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Alamo, Hertz, EZI, Avis, Go Rentals, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.6

One location in Wellington Airport

from$80/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Terminal Building

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Wellington Airport

from$55/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Dr

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

EZI

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Wellington Airport

from$50/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Freight Drive

+64 4 473 1165

Opening times not available

EZU Car Rental

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Wellington Airport

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6244

+64 210 833 0996

Opening times not available

Yesaway

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Wellington Airport

from$29/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

146 Hobart Street, Miramar, Wellington

+64 800 800 338

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Economy

Lovely staff, very straightforward rental with a quick and easy pick up. Also came with a ride to and from the airport which was great. Would definitely use this service again :)

Apex

9.6

Wonderful

Read 8 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

9.4

One location in Wellington Airport

from$64/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

363 Broadway, Mirimar

+64 4388 6581

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

I found the APEX office relatively easily and is not far from the terminal. Staff were very friendly and when I raised an issue they attended and responded immediately to rectify. It felt like a personal service and this is a great NZ trait which I’m grateful for the company and staff who are keen to embed in their working practices. Thank You…

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

The car was clean and tidy and very economical. We have no complaints at all.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate

Rates were good, easy to book.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

Very happy with the overall service and experience. Only problem was car sat nav needs updating as did not recognise new interchange on Transmission Gully Motorway and sent me the wrong way.

10.0 Wonderful

Jenni, Apr 2023

Compact

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

Thrifty

8.5

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Wellington Airport

from$50/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 800 737 070

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

Wellington Ap

+64 4 388 9494

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

A map of the exact collection and return locations would have been very helpful!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

SUV

Car was fine, but we were very disappointed that the car didn’t come with some type of navigation system, every other car we have hired in the past 5 years all have come with one.

Dollar

8.5

Very Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

7.5

One location in Wellington Airport

from$60/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 800 243 789

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

SUV

Hidden costs and no mention anywhere in t&c about excess being $5900 which meant we had to buy insurance with dollar (ours only covered $5k excess). Ended up costing more than 2x “total”.

Ace Rental Cars

8.4

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Wellington Airport

from$38/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

38-44, Hania Street

+64 800 502 277

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

Freight Drive

+64 4 471 1176

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Compact

Easy service good reliable transport

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

As a 1st time user with Ace left me disappointed 😞 from time of making the booking through to picking up vehicle which had the window screen replaced the day of pickup with tape on the window to be told "keep it there for an hour then you can pull it off" most disconcerting to having to drive away and lucky no rain to have to use the windscreen wipers!!! Also asked for some compensation but didn't get any

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Compact

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!!

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.4

One location in Wellington Airport

from$39/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Drive Rongotai

+64 4 380 8914

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

Friendly staff at Wellington airport, no line, easy and fast process of pick-up and drop-off

Hertz

8.0

Very Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.4

One location in Wellington Airport

from$52/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Dr, Miramar

+64 4 388 7070

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Now my favorite rental company (just had a terrible service with the competition next to it)

Bargain Rental Cars

7.0

Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Wellington Airport

from$27/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

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

+64 21 688 814

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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8.0 Very Good

Belinda, Feb 2025

Economy

Helpful staff, prompt pick up and drop off between airport and depot. Older car but it was cheap and no trouble. Drama free experience, just needs a little extra time for the short transfer.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2022

Radio did not work and was travelong

Mode

7.0

Good

Read 10 reviews

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.2

One location in Wellington Airport

from$23/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Stewart Duff Dr

+64 4 213 8938

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2025

SUV

Car was not clean from outside when collecting

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Economy

Pick up person was not very welcoming. Nice enough but not engaging. No, how was your flight, welcome to Wellington, here for long etc.

8.0 Very Good

Janet, Nov 2024

Intermediate

Everything went well, we will use them again.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

The car war far too old - over 160,000 kms - and the battery struggled to get the started motor to 'turn-over'

10.0 Wonderful

Carol, Mar 2024

Economy

Less emails after booking as different Web names was Confusing to a senior Staff service very good

2.0 Poor

Kate, Feb 2024

Compact

Unimpressive Broken usb connection in car so I couldn’t charge phone Average customer service No warning about bond hold of $1200 or $600 until I arrived to collect car, and the extra fee applied Not cheap, incredibly over priced Inflexible Rude lady waving and demanding when I returned vehicle Would not deal with the company again, terrible experience

Europcar

6.4

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.2

One location in Wellington Airport

from$64/day

Locations in Wellington Airport

Terminal Building

+64 4 380 6617

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sixt

6.4

Okay