Wellington Car Rental

Car Rental Wellington

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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.

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 Holidays

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance and for your car rental in Wellington. Read more about DriveAway Excess Refund Cover,  for hassle-free extra cover for your car hire in Wellington. 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, New Zealand.

Along with cheap car hire rates, DriveAway Holidays also offers Motorhomes – transport and accommodation in one which gives you the freedom to discover Wellington and New Zealand's vast landscape without paying for hotels. Travel in a Maui, Apollo, Kea or Britz New Zealand Motorhome and experience the comfort of your fully equipped home away from home.

Enjoy the best of your driving holiday in New Zealand with a Self Drive Tour, which includes pre-booked itineraries with accommodation and breakfasts in and around Wellington, such as the North and South Island or the Great New Zealand Touring Route Self Drive Tours.

Book your car rental in Wellington with DriveAway Holidays over our safe, reliable and secure online booking system. For more information, read our Car Rental FAQ page, or for specific policies read our Terms and Conditions.

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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.