Wellington Airport car rental picks for a crisp autumn escape
Late March in the capital brings a crisp bite to the air and golden afternoon light bouncing off the harbour. Travellers are touching down at Wellington Airport ready for the last days of summer warmth before winter sets in. Grabbing your bags and picking up a Wellington Airport car rental is the fastest way to get off the tarmac and head north. With 71 vehicles up for grabs across 8 suppliers right now, picking the right set of keys makes all the difference for a South Island ferry run or a Wairarapa weekend.
The supplier pricing for this late March week runs the gamut. If you just want wheels that move, Sixt offers a flat $488 for the entire week, which is the absolute floor of the market. A solid block of average options sits comfortably between $865 and $1085 through Budget, Avis, and Ezi, avoiding the upper atmosphere of $2164 where Europcar operates.
Standard petrol cars lead the drivetrain pack with 32 listings, though autumn roads are better navigated in one of the 16 hybrid options available. Booking a five-seater is effortless here since they make up 54 of the total listings, but larger groups will need to act fast to secure one of the three 12-seater vans. Plan your pickup outside the afternoon rush, load your luggage into a compact hatch if you are travelling light, and save your cash for a flat white on the Kapiti Coast.