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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from RM 50
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Wellington with a pick-up date of 1/10 and drop-off date of 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Wellington, New Zealand car rentals in 2025
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 15 September 2025.
Most popular company | APEX |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 6.68 |
Average price per day | RM 84 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 50 |
Popular car types in Wellington, New Zealand
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Wellington, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 September 2025.
In Wellington, there are 73 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Wellington in the past week - currently priced from RM 50/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
RM 144+
SUV
RM 50+
Full-size SUV
RM 376+
Intermediate SUV
RM 50+
Standard SUV
RM 152+
Compact SUV
RM 166+
Compare car rental deals in Wellington, New Zealand by type
Here are the best Wellington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Wellington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Hyundai MatrixRM 144/day
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A/C
Proton PersonaRM 162/day
2
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Wellington
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Wellington, New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Wellington, New Zealand with an average daily rate of RM 162. Data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
BMW X1RM 50/day
5
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A/C
Toyota RAV4RM 50/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua BezzaRM 144/day
2
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A/C
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 49 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 118, which is about 220% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
10.0
Budget
10.0
Apex
9.6
Dollar
8.5
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington?
Planning to hire a car in Wellington? August is the cheapest month, costing about RM 113 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 269. 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 193
February
RM 193
March
RM 139
April
RM 164
May
RM 118
June
RM 122
July
RM 118
August
RM 113
September
RM 126
October
RM 130
November
RM 160
December
RM 269
What car do most people hire in Wellington?
SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Wellington. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Wellington.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Wellington?
Thrifty has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Ace Rental Cars has the second-highest number of locations in Wellington at 4.
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 15 September 2025.
Avis
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.6
Budget
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.6
Apex
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
9.4
Dollar
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
7.5
Ace Rental Cars
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
8.0
Hertz
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.7
Thrifty
5 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.6
Bargain Rental Cars
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.0
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 15 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Wellington?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 84/day when booking a car hire in Wellington. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 83/day from Apex, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington for a week from Apex?
Apex 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 589 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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 15 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 25+).
Electric
RM 56+
Hybrid
RM 34+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 25+