Mon 26 Oct 2026 → Mon 2 Nov 2026 · 7 nights · NZD · pay on arrival
85Listings
$837Median total
$392Cheapest
Snapshot · Mon 11 May 2026
Listings
85
9 suppliers · 8 categories
Median total
$837.39
≈ $120 / day
Cheapest
$391.79
Thrifty Suzuki Swift or similar · $55.97/day
Top end
$2,466.00
Hertz 12 Seat Bus or similar
Spread
6.3×
High ÷ low
§ 01The period7 nights · Labour Day weekend
Wellington Airport rates climb for Labour Day
Labour Day weekend marks the first major public holiday of the New Zealand spring, traditionally triggering a surge in domestic tourism. As Kiwis flock to the capital for events or regional getaways, demand for rental vehicles at Wellington Airport sees a noticeable spike. Planning ahead is essential for this seven-day period to secure the best rates and ensure availability.
Our analysis of 85 available listings shows a highly fragmented pricing landscape, where median weekly costs sit at $837 but top-end prices can reach a staggering $2,466. While Hertz occupies the absolute premium tier, budget-conscious travellers can still find aggressive pricing through suppliers like Apex and Alamo, who both average around $700 for the week.
Shoppers should note that traditional fuel vehicles make up the vast majority of the fleet, with hybrid and electric options remaining relatively scarce over this holiday peak. To stretch their travel budget further, renters should look beyond the major brands and target compact or intermediate classes, where competition between suppliers keeps prices well below the market average.
§01Ranked by avg. pricerange bar · avg tick
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Hertz commands a massive premium at Wellington Airport, averaging $1,923 and peaking at $2,466, making it over $600 more expensive than the next priciest brand.
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base vehicle rate makes up nearly 69 percent of a typical $304 daily quote, while GST and location fees add roughly $54 on top.
§03Price band by category$200–$1,100 axis
Travellers face a massive price gulf across categories, with Premium SUVs and vans averaging $1,714 compared to just $625 for entry-level Special cars.
§04Fleet mix85 listings
Drivetrain
Seats
Traditional combustion engines still dominate the Wellington Airport fleet at 64 out of 85 listings, while five-seat configurations account for almost all available inventory.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 7 nights · per-day below
Thrifty drives the most aggressive deals, offering the absolute cheapest rates across four different vehicle categories including a seven-day Economy Suzuki Swift for just $391.