Cheap Car Rental Wellington |
Car Rental for New Zealands unassuming Capital City
When you next visit New Zealand, there is a high likelihood that a trip to Wellington will be on the cards. Known as the windy city thanks to its location at the bottom of the North Island, car hire will easily allow you to explore this great city and its surrounding areas.
With so many specials available on low-cost, last minute, cheap and luxury rental cars, we gaurantee that we've got you covered for car hire in Wellington. While Wellington is New Zealands capital city, it probably won't feel like it when you visit. As a rather small and unassuming city, it combines excellent architecture with a austere grace which makes it one of New Zealands most worthwhile cities to visit.
At Rent Me a Car, we've now made it easy to hire a car and explore this city and its surrounding region.
Whether it’s for a business trip or a long-awaited family vacation, if you need to rent a car in New Zealand, cheap car rental Wellington is your answer. Rental cars are available in many different models, price ranges, options, and features. It can be frustrating looking at all the different car hire Wellington companies online. With our website, Rent Me a Car, you only look in one place. We show the cheap rates for Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Budget, and other hire car companies, all in one place. When you are ready, you have all the information readily available, on one website, without researching every car rental site on the web. It is a simple matter to look at the results, side-by-side. When you choose the car rental service that best suits your needs, you’re nearly done. Having made your choice, it is a simple matter to book your car online with your chosen cheap car hire in Wellington provider. You don’t need to register on the website or provide a credit card. You pay for the vehicle when you pick it up. Basic insurance, unlimited kilometers (unless otherwise stated), and airport tax are included in the quoted rate. Other standard fees covered are vehicle registration fees, vehicle recovery fees, and one-way fees, when they are applicable. Options are available for baby seats, ski racks, or additional insurance. If you need GPS to guide you along your way, that’s available for a small fee. Rent Me a Car provides the answers.
What's on offer when I Rent a Car in Wellington
Wellington's CBD contains many lovely, Victorian style buildings and is easily explored with one of our great deals on car rentals. There are a number of attractions which draw people down to the very south of the North Island, yet most people usually leave Wellington with a warm feeling in their hearts.
It is also very easy to hire a car in Wellington and drive to nearby towns such as Wanganui and Palmerston North. These trips will reveal some of the North Islands most rugged and memorable landscapes and these trips are made easy through one of our discount cars for hire.
If you want to hire a car in either one of Wellington Cbd, or Wellington airport – both options are available. At Rent Me A Car, we provide a framework which allows you to sort through the cheapest deals for hire cars and rent a cars across the whole country.
Don't miss out on exploring this fantastic country at a fantastic price. Hire a car today and get on the road!
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. It is, by population, the second largest urban area in the country. Lying along the Cook Strait, it is at the southernmost end of North Island. At the latest census, there were 395,600 residents in Wellington, the seat of Wellington Region. The region encompasses the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. There are four cities within the region, including Wellington, Porirua, Lower and Upper Hutt. In the 2010 Mercer Quality of Living Survey, Wellington ranked as the world’s 12th best place. Lonely Planet Best in Travel said Wellington was 4th in the top ten cities to visit. This was in 2011, when they called Wellington, “the coolest little capital in the world.”
The city was named for the first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, who was victorious at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The Maori have several names for the area. Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara is their name for the harbour, Poneke is transliteration for Port Nick, and Te Upoko-o-te-a-Maui is a traditional name referring to the demi-god Maui.
New Zealand’s Parliament is housed in Wellington, as well as the head offices of all governmental departments and ministries.
City & Sea
The Museum of Wellington City & Sea is housed in the Bond Store that was built in 1892, the Museum of three floors of history. By the Sea We Live is the maritime portion of the museum. Te Whanganui-a-Tara tells the story of the Maori at the time of European settlement. The gallery of the 20th century portrays the changes in Wellington. Plimmer’s Ark is on display. The old 1848 sailing ship was uncovered during the Old Bank Arcade restoration.
Festivals and More
Several festivals are held in Wellington biennially. They include the International Arts Festival, Capital E National Arts Festival for Children, and Wellington Jazz Festival. New Zealand Fringe Festival, Comedy Festival, and Affordable Art Show are held every year. Artsplash Festival is a week-long celebration of children’s dance performances, music and visual arts. Numerous film festivals are held throughout the Wellington area, including the Couch Soup theatre festival.