Wellington car hires from £15/day

With the many narrow lanes and hilly avenues of Wellington, renting a compact car is definitely a good choice, as navigating the city’s streets becomes considerably easier -- as does finding a suitable spot. If planning to leave the city and explore the surrounding nature, a 4-wheel-drive car should also be considered.

Bear in mind that speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour in Wellington rather than miles per hour. The speed limit in residential areas is 50 km/h (31 mph), but there are many areas where it is lowered to 30 km/h (18 mph). Rural roads usually allow up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (68 mph) is permitted on freeways.

Meters must be used for on-street parking from Monday through Sunday, but time restrictions vary so check the designated sign. There is also the option of parking in the many parking lots dotted around the city, such as the Civic Square on Harris Street or Clifton Car Park on The Terrace, both of which cost about $4.50 NZD per hour ($3 USD).

On average a car hire in Wellington costs £29 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals (£15/day), Yesaway (£21/day) and Budget (£22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Stewart Duff Dr 6022 (3 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Wellington is £5.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £65 and £87, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wellington.

Car hire companies onsite at Wellington airport include Budget, Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Apex, Bargain Rental Cars, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, EZI and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Wellington airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, EZI and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Wellington costs £41 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Wellington costs £43 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Wellington costs £32 per day, on average.

In Wellington, cars are most frequently hired at Ace Rental Cars 38-44, Hania Street (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Wellington costs £203 per week (£29 per day).

On average a car hire in Wellington costs £872 per month (£29 per day).

Most car hire providers in Wellington offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Wellington, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.