Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Wellington, New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 September 2026.
Most popular company | MODERENTALS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.57 |
Average price per day | $41 |
Cheapest price per day | $16 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Wellington this past week from 78 hire locations out of 42 hire agencies. Prices for a Wellington small car hire start from $16/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$16+
Compact
$16+
People mover
$58+
Full-size SUV
$46+
Pick-up truck
$50+
Premium SUV
$49+
Supplier choice
$16+
Compact SUV
$25+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wellington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$58
February
$68
March
$55
April
$53
May
$39
June
$36
July
$39
August
$36
September
$40
October
$40
November
$42
December
$89
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wellington, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $41/day when booking a car hire in Wellington. The absolute best deal a user found was for $17/day from A RENTALS, booked on Sep. 5.
Mode is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Wellington. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $238 per week.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Wellington for a month is certainly possible.
Our recent data shows that A RENTALS can potentially be 72% below the average car hire price in Wellington. Check prices and availability for A RENTALS and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Wellington is on average $1,022 a month or $34 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Wellington car hire.
For a weekend car hire in Wellington, you can expect the average price to be around $109. Usually a Economy hire in Wellington is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for October, it will cost approximately $67 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Wellington, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($10+).
Electric
$33+
Hybrid
$11+
Petrol/Diesel
$10+