Welcome to New Zealand's windy capital! Located at the southern tip of the North Island, our Wellington Airport branch is open from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. daily. Our car rental branch in Wellington is only 15 minutes from downtown and located opposite a major bus route. Our mission is to make things easy for you to get GOing in no time!
Budget Touring
Toyota Corolla
Hot Deal
$25
a day
Guaranteed Model: 3-4 years old
A nimble hatch perfect for navigating NZ’s winding city or country roads.
Safe as a Sedan
Min 2 days - Max 3 days
Travel conditions apply
- Seats
- 5
- Large Bags
- 2
- Small Bags
- 2
- Transmission
- AUTO
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona
From cities to coasts, the all new Kona is perfect for a weekend escape.
- Seats
- 5
- Large Bags
- 1
- Small Bags
- 1
- Transmission
- AUTO
Airport Pickup
Picking up your car rental at Wellington Airport is so simple! Simply call us on 0508 246 584 from any public phone, or on +64 4 388 1054 from your mobile to arrange pick up.
Our courtesy transfer can collect you from both the International and Domestic terminals or from your airport accommodation and take you straight to our Wellington Car Rental depot and get you GOing on your way.
Reasons to Go with us
- New Zealand Tourism Awards winners – Visitor Experience
- Most Satisfied Customers Award – Canstar Blue 2018
- Super fast online booking system
- The car you book is the car you drive
- 24hr AA Roadside Assistance
- Unlimited kilometres
- FREE GO Play discount card for 200+ activities
- FREE Go Basic insurance
- NO hidden costs
Best Customer Service in Wellington
Thanks to our amazing customers, GO Rentals was recently awarded the prestigious Canstar Blue Award for Most Satisfied Customers 2018 in the Hire Car category. That means when you hire a car from GO Rentals in Wellington, you're getting a world-class customer service experience thanks to our amazing team of passionate staff.
Following on from this, we were also delighted to be awarded a New Zealand Tourism Award in 2018 where we were announced as the winners of the ServiceIQ Visitor Experience Award. This award recognised GO Rentals as an organisation that is driving value through an outstanding visitor experience – something we wouldn’t be able to do without our amazing team in Wellington!
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Friendly, informative, efficient. You guys made the whole Car rental experience extremely easy. Thank you for your friendly and helpful service.
Cathie, Auckland, NZ
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Hiring a car in Wellington
GO Rentals Wellington Airport car rental branch is only minutes from the airport terminal and just a short drive from Wellington City Centre. As soon as you land, we’ll race over to pick you up from the airport terminal and you’ll be discovering Wellington in no time.
For customers dropping off at our Wellington car rental branch then catching the ferry across to the South Island, we can offer a discounted taxi fare to help you get GOing.
Our Wellington Airport car hire branch is located outside the airport terminal so we save on costs. This means we can pass those savings onto you. GO prides itself on providing a quality car hire service and rental cars at reasonable prices. Of course we have hundreds of safe, reliable, clean and affordable late-model vehicles like the other top companies. What you see is what you get, meaning no hidden costs and the car you book is the car you drive. All that, plus our standout service, will really put a smile on your dial.
Wellington is the Capital of New Zealand and is also known as the ‘windy city’. If you have a great love for art, food and kiwi culture, Wellington City is perfect for you. The best way to discover our ‘windy city’ is to rent a car and drive. Behind the wheel of your GO Rentals car, you will be able to experience Wellington to its fullest and you will not want to leave! Whether you need car hire for a weekend away or a family vacation you’ve been planning for the last year or so. GO will take care of your entire car hire needs and we promise to be with you every step of your journey.
Things to do around Wellington
Save big with your GO Play discount card
10% off
Introducing Te Papa Tour
60 minute tour of Te Papa's highlights. Ideal for visitors with limited time.
Book direct - use your GO Play card
55 Cable Street, Wellington Tel: +64 4 381 7000
10% off
Kapiti Heliworx
Scenic and adventure flights available. Enjoy one of our picnics in a remote spot. Overnight package options available.
Select ENQUIRE NOW or call number below, quote GO Play to confirm booking. Present GO Play Card on arrival.
Kapitia Coast Airport, 60 Tour Road, Paraparaumu Tel: 0508 HELIWORX
Renting a car at Wellington Airport
If you have flown into Wellington Airport and you are looking to pick up a rental car on the day, then make sure you look beyond the airport kiosks. Our Wellington Airport car rental branch is located just a short 5 minute drive from the terminal (free pickup available). With great deals on car hire from Wellington Airport, you can visit the website or download our app using the free WiFi at the airport whilst you wait for your bags. Book your rental car through the website or app or give us a call and we will give you our best price on the perfect hire car to get you GOing on your Wellington adventure.
If you have already booked your Wellington car rental, make sure you download our handy app before you set off. You can use the app to manage your booking as well as using it to find a wide range of discounts on activities in Wellington and beyond through our GO Play programme.
Trip Planner itineraries from Wellington
Wellington to Wellington
- Exploring the Abel Tasman
- Relax in Hanmer Springs
- Swim with dolphins
- Wine tasting in Blenheim
5 Days
It may seem a strange one to set off on a road trip to the South Island from Wellington but for many who live in the region, it's a great way to explore. Pick up a rental car in Wellington and take the Interislander ferry and first check out the amazing Abel Tasman National Park before heading down to Hanmer Springs and back to Wellington via Blenheim.
Wellington to Christchurch
- Coolest Capital, Wellington
- Bush walking in Picton
- Relax in Hanmer Springs
- Discover the Garden City
4 Days
If you are renting a car in Wellington and heading to the South Island via the Interslander ferry, this 4 day road trip itinerary will take you to Christchurch via some pretty awesome stop offs. First off is a stop in Picton to explore the beautiful Marlborough Sounds before carrying on to soak up the relaxing waters of Hanmer Springs before finishing up in Christchurch.
Planning a trip to Wellington
Make sure you check out our awesome new Travel Guide to Wellington with heaps of great tips on where to stay, where to eat out and what to do whilst you’re in the capital.