Cheap Car Hire in Wellington Airport, New Zealand from $38
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 Airport with a pick-up date of 2/4 and drop-off date of 11/4. 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.
Wellington Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Wellington Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
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Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $83 |
Cheapest price per day | $38 |
Popular car types in Wellington Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Wellington Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Wellington Airport this past week from 68 hire locations out of 36 hire agencies. Prices for a Wellington Airport small car hire start from $38/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$39+
Compact
$41+
Intermediate
$40+
SUV
$54+
People mover
$65+
Full-size SUV
$73+
Pick-up truck
$46+
Compact SUV
$49+
Intermediate SUV
$50+
Standard SUV
$57+
Compare available car types for hire in Wellington Airport
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Wellington Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Small cars | $32 - $128 | |
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All Car Types | $32 - $157 |
To hire a small car in Wellington Airport, you would pay an average price of $47/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wellington Airport (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$128/day). In fact, August is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Wellington Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington Airport, hiring a small car saves you 37% 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 Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Wellington Airport, you would pay an average price of $65/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wellington Airport (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$189/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Wellington Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington Airport, hiring a medium car saves you 13% 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 Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Wellington Airport, you would pay an average price of $81/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Wellington Airport (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$265/day). In fact, February is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Wellington Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington Airport, hiring a large car is 10% 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 hire a SUV in Wellington Airport, you would pay an average price of $69/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wellington Airport (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$154/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Wellington Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wellington Airport, hiring a SUV saves you 7% 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 Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire agencies in Wellington Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wellington Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wellington Airport. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
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Best Wellington Airport car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Wellington Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Wellington Airport with an average daily rate of $49. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wellington Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Wellington Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $75/day when booking a car hire at Wellington Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $46/day from Avis, booked on Jan. 12.
Which car hire providers are at Wellington Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Wellington Airport. The following companies can be found near the Wellington Airport car hire counter:Yesaway (10.0)Budget (10.0)EZI (10.0)Apex (9.6)Hertz (9.0)Thrifty (8.5)Dollar (8.5)Alamo (8.4)Ace Rental Cars (8.0)Mode Car & Camper Rentals (6.8)
What car hire company is typically the cheapest at Wellington Airport?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at Wellington Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($39/day), Yesaway ($41/day), and EZI ($46/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best at Wellington Airport?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Yesaway (10.0 rating) and Budget (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Wellington Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Wellington Airport for a week from Yesaway?
Yesaway is one of the top picks at Wellington Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $309 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Wellington Airport for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car at Wellington Airport. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired date.
Can I rent a car for a month at Wellington Airport?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Wellington Airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Wellington Airport for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire at Wellington Airport is $1,322 ($44/day) on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Wellington Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Wellington Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington Airport. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Wellington Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($19+).
Electric
$30+
Hybrid
$24+
Petrol/Diesel
$19+