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Cheap Car Hire in Wellington, New Zealand from ₹ 2,304

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 15/1 and drop-off date of 22/1. 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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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 13 December 2025.
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There are 40 hire agencies servicing Wellington. These agencies, altogether, have 75 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Wellington with prices from ₹ 2,304 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Wellington:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,304+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,423+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 4,572+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 9,079+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 11,531+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 10,098+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 10,928+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,360+

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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 medium 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:

Ford Ka₹ 2,304/day
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Honda City₹ 2,423/day
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Honda City
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Honda Jazz₹ 2,562/day
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Honda Jazz
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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 ₹ 4,412. Data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Ford Ka₹ 2,304/day
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Ford Ka
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Renault Duster₹ 2,360/day
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Renault Duster
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Honda Jazz₹ 2,423/day
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Honda Jazz
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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?

Book your car hire in Wellington 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 2,352/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 6,554% off the average price.

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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). Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.7
Apex
Apex
9.6
Dollar
Dollar
8.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Wellington?

At Wellington, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 2,442. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,699 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Wellington, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 2,442. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,699 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 4,070

February

₹ 4,161

March

₹ 3,075

April

₹ 3,528

May

₹ 2,533

June

₹ 2,623

July

₹ 2,623

August

₹ 2,442

September

₹ 2,442

October

₹ 2,533

November

₹ 2,623

December

₹ 5,699

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.

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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 December 2025.

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

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.7

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.5

Ace Rental Cars

8.4
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Europcar

5.6
Fair
5 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

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 December 2025.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Wellington from about ₹ 23,117 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Wellington check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in Wellington for a weekend?

    ₹ 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Wellington. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 3,302 per day.

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 13 December 2025.
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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 (₹ 25+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 25+

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