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Car rental rates at Wellington Ferry Terminal

The Wellington Ferry Terminal forms the North Island terminus of the North-South ferry service that links New Zealand’s two main islands. Running between Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara on the North Island and Picton / Waitohi on the South Island, this is the most popular ferry service in the country.


VroomVroomVroom makes searching, comparing, and booking your rental car at Wellington Ferry Terminal easy. Choose from reliable and affordable car hire options supplied by New Zealand’s leading rental car brands.

  • ApexCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $69/day

    for 14 Mar - 19 Mar 2025
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  • EuropcarSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $75/day

    for 10 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
    View offer
  • EuropcarIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $81/day

    for 10 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
    View offer
  • EuropcarStandard SUV
    Standard SUV

    From NZD $83/day

    for 10 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
    View offer
  • EuropcarFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From NZD $91/day

    for 10 Mar - 13 Mar 2025
    View offer
  • ApexFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $117/day

    for 15 Mar - 18 Mar 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 09, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 09 March, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Wellington Ferry Terminal car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(178 reviews)
  • 04 Feb 2025

    Quick

    annette f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 28 Jan 2025

    very simple

    hee seok k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 24 Jan 2025

    Easy comparison of rental car firms and good prices

    julia b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 22 Jan 2025

    Fabulous

    christine j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 28 Jan 2025

    very simple

    hee seok k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 22 Jan 2025

    Fabulous

    christine j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 11 Jan 2025

    Fast

    johmkrit t.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 25 Jan 2025

    Easy…

    gregory s.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Wellington Ferry.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Wellington Ferry Terminal

Popular rental car models in Wellington Ferry Terminal last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    17%

    76
    116
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftCompact Car

    4

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

  • 2

    17%

    67
    205
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Thrifty, Apex

  • 3

    7%

    70
    86
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Europcar

  • 4

    7%

    67
    93
    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai KonaCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 5

    7%

    78
    99
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

Ford vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Ford Puma St

    Ford Puma St

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Hyundai Imax

    Hyundai Imax

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Kia Carnival 8 Seater

    Kia Carnival 8 Seater

    8

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Niro 2 Ev Light

    Kia Niro 2 Ev LightElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia SorentoHybrid

    5

    2

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

MG vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mitsubishi Asx

    Mitsubishi Asx

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mitsubishi Outlander Awd

    Mitsubishi Outlander Awd

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Nissan vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Tesla vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget

    Tesla Model 3 Electric

    Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

Other vehicles for hire in Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Wellington Ferry Terminal daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$76

$243

Mon

10 Mar

$76

$243

Tue

11 Mar

$76

$243

Wed

12 Mar

$76

$243

Thu

13 Mar

$76

$238

Fri

14 Mar

$69

$238

Sat

15 Mar

$76

$238

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$243

$248

Mon

10 Mar

$243

$248

Tue

11 Mar

$243

$248

Wed

12 Mar

$228

$248

Thu

13 Mar

$242

$243

Fri

14 Mar

$228

$243

Sat

15 Mar

$242

$243

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$91

$91

Mon

10 Mar

$91

$91

Tue

11 Mar

$91

$91

Wed

12 Mar

$91

$93

Thu

13 Mar

$91

$91

Fri

14 Mar

$91

$93

Sat

15 Mar

$91

$91

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

10 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

11 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

12 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

13 Mar

$253

$258

Fri

14 Mar

$253

$258

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$81

$81

Mon

10 Mar

$81

$140

Tue

11 Mar

$81

$140

Wed

12 Mar

$81

$140

Thu

13 Mar

$81

$126

Fri

14 Mar

$81

$112

Sat

15 Mar

$81

$99

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$83

$138

Mon

10 Mar

$83

$135

Tue

11 Mar

$83

$444

Wed

12 Mar

$83

$444

Thu

13 Mar

$83

$444

Fri

14 Mar

$85

$363

Sat

15 Mar

$85

$444

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

10 Mar

$268

$273

Tue

11 Mar

$273

$273

Wed

12 Mar

$273

$273

Thu

13 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

14 Mar

$253

$258

Sat

15 Mar

$268

$268

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$179

$452

Mon

10 Mar

$179

$179

Tue

11 Mar

$179

$179

Wed

12 Mar

$167

$179

Thu

13 Mar

$179

$179

Fri

14 Mar

$167

$179

Sat

15 Mar

$179

$179

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Mar

$403

$417

Mon

10 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

11 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

12 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

13 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

14 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 09 March, 2025

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Car rental depots at Wellington Ferry Terminal

Car hire depots in Wellington Ferry Terminal are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Wellington City

    186 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.90 • 10 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Wellington City

    186 Victoria St, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Budget Wellington

    186 Victoria St, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.93 • 6 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Wellington Ferry

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Europcar Wellington Ferry Terminal

    Wellington Ferry - 1 Aotea Quay, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    3.30 • 2 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    2

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    3

    Presentation

  • Hertz Wellington Ferry

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Thrifty Wellington Ferry

    Interislander Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington NI, 6011

    Today •1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Today •5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    monday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    tuesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    wednesday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    thursday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    friday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    saturday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    sunday

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Wellington Ferry Terminal

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wellington Ferry?

    Prices start at NZD $69 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $363 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Wellington Ferry.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Wellington Ferry?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $253 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Wellington Ferry.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wellington Ferry?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $167 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Wellington Ferry.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Wellington Ferry?

    The highest-rated rental car in Wellington Ferry is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry?

    Apex is the highest-rated car hire provider in Wellington Ferry, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Wellington Ferry Terminal?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Wellington Ferry Terminal may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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