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4.6 stars from 48 reviews in Wellington.
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Wellington Car Rental

Renting a car with SIXT in Wellington makes getting around easy. Pick up your vehicle from the category you chose at one of our convenient locations in the New Zealand capital, like at Wellington International Airport. You can choose from our standard SUVs and sedans or from the available premium options. Whatever kind of vehicle you choose for your Wellington car rental, you’ll enjoy our friendly customer service and a smooth and quick process.

SIXT Services in Wellington

Explore the New Zealand capital and its surroundings comfortably with your SIXT car rental. If you’re traveling with a group or family, we have spacious sedans and passenger vans. For those who are looking for vehicles that adapt to the hills and countryside around Wellington, choose one of our standard or premium SUVs. We also have electric vehicles for eco-conscious travelers. Make your trip more comfortable with GPS or child seats for the younger passengers. With SIXT you can enjoy flexible rental periods, whether you choose to book a one-day rental or a long-term rental.

What to do while in Wellington

Rent a car in Wellington and explore all the city and its surroundings have to offer. Go shopping along Cuba Street or visit the Wellington Botanic Gardens just outside the city. For those who love nature, take a drive to the natural sanctuary, Zealandia. With your Wellington car rental, you can go on a day trip to see the Red Rocks Pariwhero, located about 30 minutes outside the city along the coast.

Summer in Wellington

The warmest months in Wellington are from December to March. During this time you should definitely enjoy the luscious scenery New Zealand has to offer. Book an SUV with an all-wheel drive and explore the mountains and nature in the area. Enjoy the warmer weather at Petone Beach or strolling along the Makara Beach Walkway. Wellington is full of parks and great spots to enjoy the outdoors and have picnics.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
4.627451
Based on 48 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.7
Vehicle return
4.7
After the return
4.7
The vehicle
Andrew S.
5.0
Great service and price for a last minute trip to Wellington. Matthew and Howard did their best to help me out. Definitely using Sixt again.
Lea S.
5.0
Thank you Matthew and Team for looking after us this waitangi weekend in Wellington Matthew and the team goes above and beyond making sure and ensuring we had a car though there was hiccup online bookings but Matthew sorted it Car fantastic! Sixt super excellent and fantastic! Highly recommend and definitely will be our go too car rental 👍
Christopher B.
5.0
I've used SIXT a few times now around the country and the Wellington Airport branch is equally efficient. Friendly staff, superb modern cars and fantastic on-road support. Can't fault them, highly recommended.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Wellington. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Wellington

Flexible rental options

Choose the “Pay Later” option when booking and cancel your reservation free of charge if you need to.

Documents you need to rent a car in Wellington

All renters will need a valid driver’s license and an ID or passport. If your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic, you’ll also need an international driving permit.

Car rental under 25 in Wellington

The minimum age for a car rental from SIXT in New Zealand is 21. A young driver surcharge applies to those under 25.

To rent a car with SIXT in Wellington you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply. These rules vary from country to country, so please check our rental information for more detailed information before you book.

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