Two weeks of Chinese New Year road trips out of Wellington
Early February in Wellington brings long golden evenings, a stiff harbour breeze rattling the terminal windows, and an airport gate full of families off on their Lunar New Year break. Cruise ships are in, the cafes on Cuba Street are buzzing, and the Remutaka Hill road is calling anyone with a free fortnight. If you're hunting for a Wellington International Airport car rental for these 14 nights, 6 to 20 February 2027, book early, because the best prices go first. Grab the keys, roll out past the Miramar cutting, and the whole lower North Island opens up.
Alamo is the only supplier in this search, with 14 listings and a median quote of $2,398. The deals live in the Intermediate class, where a RAV4 starts at $1,381.96, so check that category before you look at anything smaller. Skip the $7,700 Tesla unless you truly want it, since the cheapest car here costs less than a fifth of that.
Every car seats five, so luggage is the real limit. Pick an Intermediate SUV if you're packing for two weeks plus Chinese New Year gifts. Hybrids (three of the 14) suit the long Wairarapa and Kapiti stretches, and the one electric option is best saved for shorter hops unless you've mapped out chargers. Allow extra time at pickup on the first Saturday, because the airport forecourt fills fast and the wind can turn a loaded boot into a wrestling match.