Kicking off 2027 with a Wellington Airport car hire summer road trip
The summer sun hits the tarmac at Wellington Airport with a blinding, golden intensity that makes you eager to hit the road. The southerly winds have finally eased up for the holidays, leaving a perfectly crisp January morning to start your seven day adventure. Sorting out your Wellington Airport car rental is the very first step to trading the city bustle for the craggy coastlines of the South Island or the wine country of Wairarapa. With 75 vehicles listed for this New Year's week, the forecourt is buzzing with fresh holiday energy.
The pricing spread across these 75 listings is a massive 4.3 times, meaning a smart booker can save hundreds by skipping the premium tiers. Sixt is leading the pack with an average weekly rate of $730.79, while Hertz and Budget linger up near the $1900 mark. You can still find cheap rental cars Wellington Airport wide if you target the Compact class, where a Toyota Corolla Hybrid sits at the absolute bottom of the price ladder at $593.04 for the full seven days.
Petrol is the most common drivetrain on the ramp right now with 24 available cars, though grabbing one of the 16 hybrids will save you a fair amount on fuel during your summer travels. Five-seat vehicles make up the vast majority of the fleet, so you will have plenty of options if you are travelling light. I always recommend packing your bags in soft-sided cases for these trips, since hatchbacks are far easier to load into tight city car parks when you stop for a flat white along the waterfront.