Mon 4 Jan 2027 → Mon 11 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · NZD · pay on arrival
58Listings
$1,318Median total
$624Cheapest
Snapshot · Mon 11 May 2026
Listings
58
9 suppliers · 8 categories
Median total
$1,318.15
≈ $188 / day
Cheapest
$623.70
Apex Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar · $89.10/day
Top end
$2,545.12
Hertz 12 Seat Bus or similar
Spread
4.1×
High ÷ low
§ 01The period7 nights · New Year Long Weekend
Wellington Airport rental prices soar for New Year
Wellington Airport is buzzing as New Zealanders embrace the extended New Year long weekend in the capital. High demand for holiday travel has driven up rental prices, with the median weekly rate reaching $1,318.15. For many travellers, securing a vehicle for this peak period requires navigating a highly competitive and expensive market.
Supplier pricing patterns show a clear divide between budget and premium options. Apex and Sixt offer the most competitive rates starting from $623.70, while top-tier suppliers like Hertz and Thrifty push prices above $2,387 for the week.
The fleet at Wellington Airport is overwhelmingly composed of standard internal combustion engines, with hybrid and electric options making up less than 20% of available cars. Travellers seeking greener alternatives or larger vehicles should book well in advance to secure limited 7 to 12-seat options.
§01Ranked by avg. pricerange bar · avg tick
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Apex and Sixt lead the budget market with average weekly rates well under $860, while Hertz and Thrifty push the top end past $1,650.
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base rate makes up roughly 31% of the total daily average, with location surcharges ($66.65) adding a significant premium to the overall cost.
§03Price band by category$200–$1,100 axis
A sharp price jump occurs between Intermediate and Fullsize classes, with Premium vehicles costing nearly double the Compact average.
§04Fleet mix58 listings
Drivetrain
Seats
Traditional combustion engines still dominate the Wellington fleet at 80%, though 5-seaters remain the overwhelming choice for holiday travellers at 82%.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 7 nights · per-day below
Apex sweeps the cheapest deals across six vehicle categories, offering a weekly Toyota Corolla Hatch for just $623.70.