Wellington International Airport car hire for a crisp spring escape
Spring has well and truly arrived in the capital by late September. The afternoon light clears the Rimutaka ranges just as the first cherry blossoms open along the waterfront. People fly in for the cool coastal walks and the local cafe culture. Snagging a Wellington International Airport car rental right at the terminal lets you toss your bags in the boot and head straight for the southern coast before the coffee shops close.
Alamo holds the monopoly on the cheap rental cars Wellington International Airport sees in this booking window. Their base rate drops as low as $761.10 for a Mystery Car over the fourteen day stretch, giving you a guaranteed price lower than the clearly labelled Toyota Yaris at $768.94. A smart booker grabs that Mystery Car or an Economy option early, avoiding the massive $2,347.01 average leap required for a Fullsize vehicle.
The available fleet relies almost entirely on standard petrol engines, so you will not find a fleet of electric vehicles waiting on the tarmac. All thirteen available vehicles seat five people, making them perfect for a couple or a small family with two large suitcases. Because Wellington spring weather brings sudden showers and brisk winds, a solid Intermediate car like the Toyota Corolla handles the motorway to Martinborough beautifully.