A Wellington Airport car rental for your summer escape
February in the capital means late summer sunsets that stretch well past eight and a brisk breeze rolling off Cook Strait. The tarmac at Wellington Airport gets busy in mid-February as families touch down to soak up the last of the golden weather before autumn hits. Whether you are heading north to the beaches or south to the Alps, lining up your car hire in Wellington Airport early is the smartest move you can make for the holiday.
Finding cheap rental cars Wellington Airport offers takes a bit of groundwork over the Chinese New Year break. Sixt comes in hot with the lowest average at $838, while Hertz and GO Rentals sit at the top end near the $2,300 mark. Smart bookers look straight to the compact categories where the real bargains hide, avoiding the premium tier where prices shoot past $3,600.
Most of the available fleet runs on standard petrol, but grabbing a hybrid is a brilliant move for cutting down fuel costs on long coastal drives. Five-seaters make up the vast majority of the 74 cars on the lot, so a family needing a seven or eight-seater needs to lock that in fast before they sell out. The roads are dry and clear right now, meaning a standard front-wheel drive will handle the highway beautifully without the need for a heavy four-wheel drive.