Wellington Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Wellington Airport, New Zealand

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How far in advance should I rent a car at Wellington Airport?

Book your rental car at Wellington Airport 26 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 33/day on average when booked 26 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company at Wellington Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Wellington Airport is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Wellington Airport?

At Wellington Airport, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just C$ 32. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 59 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 Airport, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just C$ 32. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 59 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 44

February

C$ 48

March

C$ 45

April

C$ 38

May

C$ 34

June

C$ 32

July

C$ 36

August

C$ 37

September

C$ 34

October

C$ 36

November

C$ 36

December

C$ 59

What car do most people rent at Wellington Airport?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Wellington Airport are the following: Passenger Van rentals (Kia Carnival or similar), Full-size rentals (Kia Carnival or similar), and Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations at Wellington Airport?

At Wellington Airport, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY , Routes Car & Truck Rentals, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Wellington Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Wellington Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Wellington Airport. Reviews were last updated on 29 July 2025.

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

10.0

Apex

9.6
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Thrifty

8.5
Very good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Dollar

8.5
Very good
2 reviews1 location
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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.4
Very good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Bargain Rental Cars

7.0
Good
2 reviews1 location
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 Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 July 2025.
  • Which car rental providers are at Wellington Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Wellington Airport. The following companies can be found near the Wellington Airport car rental counter:Yesaway (10.0)Budget (10.0)EZI (10.0)Apex (9.6)Thrifty (8.5)Dollar (8.5)Ace Rental Cars (8.4)Alamo (8.4)Hertz (8.0)Mode (7.1)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Wellington Airport for a week from Mode?

    From Mode you can rent a car at Wellington Airport from about C$ 769 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Wellington Airport?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Wellington Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Wellington Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wellington Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Wellington Airport. Deals were last updated on 29 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wellington Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 65+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 74+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 65+

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