A Wellington International Airport car rental for a blustery late-summer escape
February in the capital means crisp mornings, bright blue skies, and a harbour that sparkles when the infamous wind decides to take a day off. Chinese New Year celebrations bring a buzz to the waterfront, with lanterns strung along the wharf and the smell of dumplings drifting up from the night markets. If you are flying in for the ten day holiday stretch, securing cheap rental cars Wellington International Airport early is a smart move, because everyone else had the exact same idea for a late-summer road trip.
Alamo is running the entire show on the airport forecourt for this ten day period, offering 13 vehicles with a median price of $1,650. The spread between the cheapest set of wheels at $1,032 and the priciest option at $2,529 gives you clear room to save some cash. Booking an Intermediate SUV is the savviest play right now, sitting comfortably below the $1,600 mark while giving you plenty of grunt for the windy roads ahead.
You will find standard petrol engines make up the bulk of the fleet, though three hybrid options are available if you want to save on fuel while exploring the Kapiti Coast. Every car here is a five-seater, so pack smartly if you are bringing bulky suitcases. Pick up your keys before the afternoon rush hits the terminal, and you will be on State Highway 1 faster than you can say flat white.