Come visit Wellington city and experience culture, beautiful nature and a foodie heaven all rolled into one! Nestled between green hills and a stunning harbour, New Zealand’s capital city is the best point to start on an epic road trip around the North Island. At GO Rentals, we’re so happy to have car rentals available to hire in Wellington for you to begin the holiday of a lifetime! Check out our top destinations in Wellington city centre and the surrounding region:
Learn about the brewing process and taste test some of New Zealand’s best craft beer! Wellington is home to numerous breweries, including Garage Project and Whistling Sisters Beer Co, that all have great brewery tours on offer. Get a schooner of your favourite brew and toast to a great experience!
It’s not a worthwhile Kiwi adventure unless you visit some of the Lord Of The Rings set locations. The surrounding area of Wellington is home to many of the places where hobbits and elves frequented! All picturesque in their own way, Mount Victoria, Hutt Park and Kaitoke Regional Park are perfect for a day-visit or camping adventure (if you’re up for it!).
Mount Victoria Lookout has the best aspect of Wellington city! Whether you want to stop off for a quick look at the panoramic views or go for a longer hike, Mount Victoria is the perfect place for any nature lover. And for the more active tourist, the mountain biking trails are sure to get your blood flowing!
Rent a car from Wellington airport and head straight to the harbour to take in the beautiful seaside. Take an afternoon stroll along the promenade at Wellington Waterfront and drink in the fresh air. For the thrill seekers, try out kayaking for a sea adventure!
The iconic Wellington Cable Car is considered to be one of the city’s most popular landmarks. Taking you from Lambton Quay in the city centre up to picturesque Kelburn, this historic cable car is great for a relaxing scenic experience. With a museum and adventure playground at the end of the ride, this trip is perfect for a quiet day of sightseeing.
Finally, only a short drive from Wellington city, the Miramar Peninsula is great for a mini road trip adventure! Head up to Shelly Bay to check out the famous Chocolate Fish Cafe or simply go for a scenic drive to take in all the stunning coastline.
We have nine car rental branches spread evenly throughout New Zealand, in the major destinations of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill so that you’re never far from a GO rental car.
Our car rental branch in Wellington Airport is nice and easy to spot, find us inside the Airport Terminal. Just look for the bright pink GO Rentals sign in the rental car hall located on the ground floor and pop over and see us. Pick-up made easy so you can GO enjoy your journey.
Our Wellington Airport branch is conveniently located inside the Airport Terminal, making it quick and easy for our customers to pick up and get on the road faster. When you land in Wellington, head downstairs to the ground floor, turn right and make your way to the rental car hall. Look for our bright pink GO Rentals sign where our friendly team will check you in and get you heading off on your New Zealand adventure.
As one of the largest independent Kiwi car rental companies, GO prides itself on providing a quality car hire service and rental cars at reasonable prices. We’ve got a great choice of rental cars and the best value. If you are looking for a rental car with a difference, make sure you check out our range of Hybrids or EVs, including the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Couple all of this with our award-winning team for customer experience and we hope to bring you an exciting new car rental experience in Wellington.
If you have a great love for art, food and kiwi culture, Wellington City is perfect for you. The best way to discover the ‘windy city’ is to rent a car and drive. Behind the wheel of your GO Rentals car hire, you will be able to experience Wellington to its fullest and you won't want to leave! If you’re looking for inspiration on holiday destinations from Wellington, we’ve got you covered. Make sure you check out our top 5 destinations from Wellington and get inspired for your New Zealand road trip.
Look no further than GO Rental hire cars for the most affordable rental in Wellington! With our knowledgeable and friendly staff always available, you'll be able to plan your road trip with any budget in mind! Our wide variety of modern vehicles provides a great choice to suit any sort of travel needs. Of course, our hot deals and competitive rates make our hire car service even more affordable!
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Thanks to our amazing customers, GO Rentals was awarded the prestigious 2023 Canstar Blue Award for Most Satisfied Customers in the Hire Car category as the only company with a perfect 5-star rating across all rating categories. When you rent a car in Wellington from GO, you’re renting from a company that genuinely cares about your trip. Our award-winning team will take care of you all the way – from booking to drop-off, leaving you with nothing to worry about other than having an amazing trip.
Wellington is one of the coolest little capital cities, it’s full of wonderful experiences – something we know a thing or two about that here at GO. In 2018 we were proud to be awarded a New Zealand Tourism Award, winning in the ServiceIQ Visitor Experience category. 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!
If you’ve flown into Wellington Airport and you’re looking to pick up a rental car on the day, simply look for our GO Rentals counter located inside the terminal rental car hall on the ground floor. We’re conveniently located right inside the Wellington Airport Terminal, making it quick and easy for our customers to pick up and get on the road faster.
With great deals on car hire from Wellington Airport, you can book your rental car through our website, GO app or give us a call and we’ll give you our best price on the perfect hire car to get you GOing on your Wellington adventure.
Tech makes things super-easy. 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 account and booking information any time you like. It also means you get to skip the queue and enjoy a breezy check-in process.
Renting a car in Wellington just got a lot easier thanks to GO. We’re excited to welcome customers through the doors of our Wellington Airport branch and sharing our knowledge and expertise on everything New Zealand. See you soon!
