Car rental Wellington Region

Book a rental car for a day

You can book a rental car in Wellington from as little as 45 $ per day. A rental car is worthwhile in Wellington already from one day to explore the beautiful surroundings of the capital of New Zealand during a day trip. 

Book a rental car for a week

You can book a rental car in Wellington from as little as 311 $ per week. New Zealand's capital Wellington is the perfect starting point for a round trip. With a rental car you are always flexible and independent on the road and can travel to the most beautiful places in New Zealand.

You can book a rental car in Wellington at the following locations:

• Lower Hutt
• Wellington
• Wellington Airport

One-way rental: Return rental car to another location

With the one-way rental you can easily return your rental car at another location. The one-way rental is ideal for New Zealand trips that start in Wellington and end in Auckland, for example. Simply enter your desired destination in the search mask at the return location.

Minimum age

The minimum age for a rental car in New Zealand is 21. For drivers under 25, many car rental companies charge a so-called young driver fee. An international driver's license is advisable, but not mandatory. 

Speed limit

The maximum speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100 km/h on highways. If the speed limits are disregarded, a fine of between NZ$ 30 and NZ$ 630 is to be expected. 

Further road traffic regulations in New Zealand

In New Zealand, as in Great Britain, driving is on the left. In addition, seat belts are compulsory for all passengers. In New Zealand, many roads are narrow and winding, so caution is advised even on less frequented roads. The drink-drive limit in New Zealand for drivers over the age of 20 is 0.8.