Wellington Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in Wellington. You will also find some useful facts about car rental and driving in New Zealand.
Rental Restrictions
Rented cars are not allowed to travel outside of New Zealand. Cars must stay on the island where the car was rented. Automobiles are not allowed on ferries.
Driving Restrictions
Traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right, if not indicated otherwise. Do not overtake near a pedestrian crossing, railway crossing or an intersection. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰. Drunk driving is severely punished.
At a roundabout, signal if you wish to turn, then give way to traffic on the right and turn left into the roundabout.
A No passing line area is indicated by a solid yellow line on your side of the road.
When moving in or out of a parking space, always signal your intention before starting. In most cities in New Zealand, parking meters are available. Do not park within 6 metres of an intersection, pedestrian crossing or a broken yellow line. Illegally parked cars can be towed away.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| Built-up areas | 50KM/H |
| Open road | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 111
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in New Zealand.
About Wellington
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, offers an unforgettable city experience in a natural setting. It is located between a beautiful harbour and green hills. The city is the arts and culture capital of the country; festivals and events are held there throughout the year. The city is also home to Parliament Buildings as well as other historic buildings and museums.
Wellington has excellent shopping possibilities, a professional theatre and cafes and restaurants all close to the nature. The South Coast is one of Wellington’s most beautiful places. You can visit the fur seal colony or just watch the waves. The city is only two kilometres wide so you can easily explore it on foot.
Area: 290 sq km
Population: 179,100
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +12 (+13 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 4
Monetary Unit: New Zealand Dollar
