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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 13 July 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

RM 7.53

Average price per day

RM 138

Cheapest price per day

RM 62
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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Wellington, book about 40 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 118, which is about 227% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). 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?

Planning to hire a car in Wellington? June is the cheapest month, costing about RM 106 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 256. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 171

February

RM 195

March

RM 167

April

RM 159

May

RM 114

June

RM 106

July

RM 118

August

RM 110

September

RM 110

October

RM 118

November

RM 122

December

RM 256

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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 13 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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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 13 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Wellington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 138/day when booking a car hire in Wellington. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 62/day from Budget, booked on Jul. 11.

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

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Wellington. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 803 per week.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Wellington it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Wellington can be found for RM 3,440. You can find car rental deals for RM 115 a day on average.

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