Summer in the Capital: Your 2027 New Year Long Weekend Escape
The January sun throws a brilliant late glow over Lyall Bay as the evening southerly drops away, leaving the capital perfectly still for the 2027 New Year Long Weekend. Travellers roll into the terminal with sandy feet and overnight bags, eager to trade the city fireworks for the quiet coastal roads of the Wairarapa. Securing your Wellington Airport car rental right at the terminal is the fastest way to chase that summer sunshine. You are looking at a busy seven-day window where a standard booking sits around the median of $1,506.86.
If you want to keep your holiday budget firmly in your pocket, skip the big international brands and look straight at Sixt. They are offering the cheapest deal on the lot at just $593.04 for the week, with Ezi following up as a solid budget choice at $884.75. Smart bookers check the zero-availability alerts early, as five listings have already vanished from the virtual lot for these dates.
Petrol cars dominate the available fleet, taking up 24 listings, but grabbing a hybrid is a smart move for the long stretches of State Highway 2. A five-seater is by far the most common setup with 56 cars in the yard, giving you plenty of room for a couple of mates and your camping gear. Just remember that Wellington traffic builds quickly around the airport gates in the midday heat, so swing by the depot early to beat the rush.