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Wellington, New Zealand
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Wellington is a compact capital wrapped around a harbour, with steep streets, one-way loops and parking that is tight in the centre, so a car earns its keep once you leave town rather than inside it. Head north up the Kapiti Coast, over the hill to the Wairarapa wine villages, or across on the Cook Strait ferry to the South Island. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies with live prices.
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Renting a car in Wellington: common questions
Can I take a rental car on the ferry to the South Island?
Some companies allow it and some ask you to drop the car in Wellington and collect a fresh one in Picton, which often works out simpler and cheaper. Check the conditions shown per car before you book the ferry, and allow extra time at the terminal on sailing days.
Do I need a car in Wellington itself?
Not really. The centre is walkable and buses and the cable car cover the rest, while central parking is scarce and metered. Pick the car up on the day you leave for the Wairarapa, the Kapiti Coast or the ferry, and choose an airport or city pick-up point that matches your route.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Wellington, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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