Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, on the southern tip of the North Island, and is located on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. ‘Windy Wellington’ has something for everyone, from bustling cafes, great restaurants and funky stores, to magnificent parks, scenic walks and action-packed adventure activities.

With a car rental from DriveAway Holidays, you can take in all the sights and sounds of Wellington at your own pace.

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Drive a Hire Car in Wellington

Collect your hire car from Wellington airport or from one of many downtown depots and get ready to explore all that this amazing city has to offer. Take the cable car up to explore the beautiful botanic gardens, and absorb the spectacular views of Wellington city and the harbour. Make sure you have plenty of time to explore Ta Papa, Wellington’s National Museum where you can experience some of New Zealand’s treasures and stories. Drive your hire car out to visit the Beehive, part of Wellington’s parliamentary buildings, and the nearby National Library of New Zealand.

Outside of Wellington, you can tour in your car rental to visit some of New Zealand’s best wine growing regions. The Wairrarapa area is famous for its Pinot Nior and is the perfect destination for a day trip from Wellington. Hutt Valley is only 15 minutes drive with your hire car from Wellington and is the gateway to the great outdoors, attracting walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders alike. Take a trip in your rental car to Upper Hutt, and explore the pristine Hutt River surrounded by magnificent native forests. The Kapiti Coast offers a quintessential New Zealand experience where you can sample local produce while savouring the beautiful rural scenery. From behind the wheel of your car rental, you will experience the best of Wellington and New Zealand.

Rent a Car in Wellington with DriveAway

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in New Zealand, we provide you with convenience and more choice for your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Wellington Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Wellington.

DriveAway Holidays was created in 1988 and is proud to be Australia's leading self drive wholesalers. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for car rental bookings in Australia through our competitive prices, professionalism, leading technology, and most important of all, unbeatable customer service.