Cheap Car Rentals in Wellington, New Zealand from $6
Wellington, New Zealand car rentals in 2023
Most popular company | MODERENTALS |
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Price of gas per gallon | $7.04 |
Average price per day | $38 |
Cheapest price per day | $19 |
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand?
January
$60
February
$67
March
$67
April
$59
May
$37
June
$37
July
$46
August
$37
September
$35
October
$43
November
$46
December
$67
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand is September. 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 currently 61 rental locations operating in Wellington, New Zealand spread across 32 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Wellington, New Zealand is SUV at $6 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$21+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$26+
SUV
$12+
Minivan
$39+
Full-size SUV
$45+
Passenger van
$36+
Premium SUV
$55+
Economy
$21+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$26+
SUV
$12+
Minivan
$39+
Full-size SUV
$45+
Passenger van
$36+
Premium SUV
$55+
Economy
$21+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$26+
SUV
$12+
Minivan
$39+
Full-size SUV
$45+
Passenger van
$36+
Premium SUV
$55+
Compare available car types for rental in Wellington, New Zealand
Small | $34 - $79 | |
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All Car Types | $63 - $116 |
To rent a Small in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $48/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Wellington, New Zealand (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$79/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Small 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a Medium in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $66/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Wellington, New Zealand (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$88/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Medium saves you 23% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a Large in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $100/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Wellington, New Zealand (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$136/day). In fact, July is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Large is 14% 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 rent a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $72/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Wellington, New Zealand (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$96/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a SUV saves you 18% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a Van in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $114/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Wellington, New Zealand (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$165/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Van is 25% 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. Here are the best Wellington Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a Pickup Truck in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $125/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck in Wellington, New Zealand (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$183/day). In fact, May is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Pickup Truck is 31% 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 rent a Luxury in Wellington, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $87/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Wellington, New Zealand (~$18/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$201/day). In fact, June is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Wellington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wellington, renting a Luxury is 0% 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.
Top rental agencies in Wellington, New Zealand
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Wellington, New Zealand, including Ace Rental Cars, Dollar and Apex. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Best Wellington, New Zealand car rental deals found
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Car rental FAQs
What is the cheapest rental car found in Wellington, New Zealand?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $38/day when booking a rental car in Wellington, New Zealand. The best deal a user found was for $19/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 24.
What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Wellington, New Zealand?
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: Budget ($6/day), Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($21/day), and Hertz ($22/day).
Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Wellington, New Zealand?
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 rental car companies in Wellington, New Zealand.
What are gas prices like in Wellington, New Zealand?
The average gas price in Wellington, New Zealand is $7.04/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $84 and $121 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand for a week from Mode Car & Camper Rentals?
Mode Car & Camper Rentals offers rental cars in Wellington, New Zealand for about $274 per week on average.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Wellington, New Zealand for the best price?
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 39% to make it a great deal in Wellington, New Zealand. Try to book at least 62 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wellington, New Zealand?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wellington, New Zealand for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car rental in Wellington, New Zealand for a weekend?
Car rental prices in Wellington, New Zealand are typically $64 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car rental deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider renting a Compact SUV to save money on your trip to $64. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car rentals in October to be on average $58 per day.
What car do most people rent in Wellington, New Zealand?
The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Wellington, New Zealand is Standard (Toyota Prius) based on our Cheapflights data.