hangfive Posted November 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looking for recommendations re a hire car from the port at Wellington NZ. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retyredgreynomad Posted November 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We have used the Saver option with Ace Rentals in Auckland and Picton, a car 5 years old, not more than 180k, full insurance, road assist, windscreen cover etc about $50NZ per day...we've been happy to plod around and do our own exploration in a small car, cheap and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangfive Posted November 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We have used the Saver option with Ace Rentals in Auckland and Picton, a car 5 years old, not more than 180k, full insurance, road assist, windscreen cover etc about $50NZ per day...we've been happy to plod around and do our own exploration in a small car, cheap and easy. Thanks. Have sent them an email. I have emailed 4 other companies, and none of them have replied. I was beginning to wonder if the wharf area was still not accessible after the earthquake damage there. Having been to Wellington several times before, I know there are usually loads of cars waiting. We are organised for Picton. Did you do the Queen Charlotte Drive, via Havelock and Blenheim? If so, did you enjoy it? Thanks again, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retyredgreynomad Posted November 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2017 You can probably use their website now, I had trouble using my mobile but they seem to have fixed that. We went down to the seal pup crèche down at Ohau Stream Walkway... I think it is still closed due to quake damage... Plenty of info on TripAdvisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangfive Posted November 19, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Received a reply from Ace. They no longer have an office in Wellington city, just the one at the airport. Back to the drawing board for us! Thanks for your help anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwijo Posted November 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Kia ora Hangfive, You need to leave CentrePort to be able to rent or pick up a car. Tour operators can pick up from port, even post-quake, but there's never been on-port rental car hire. You'll be shuttled off-port upon arrival and will be able to make your way to Ace's Depot. From memory, Budget in Ghuznee St and Avis in Dixon St both have reasonably convenient inner-city depots. Enjoy your day, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangfive Posted November 19, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thankyou kiwijo. I will ring and get quotes from the city ones today. Btw, I have pics of what I thought were rentals...maybe they were the imports lined up, LOL. Whatever, we are glad to be returning to our favourite city in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted November 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Apex car rentals is my rental company of choice both throughout NZ and in Australia. They are owned by Avis and have a depot in the city. I am sure that if you ask they will pick you up from where the shuttle stops outside the IBIS hotel and take you up to their depot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangfive Posted November 21, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks for all your replies and suggestions, much appreciated. I finally received quotes from 2 companies, both with pickup and drop off at Aotea Quay (Buzzy and Omega)......so have booked and we are ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwijo Posted November 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thankyou kiwijo. I will ring and get quotes from the city ones today. Btw, I have pics of what I thought were rentals...maybe they were the imports lined up, LOL. Whatever, we are glad to be returning to our favourite city in NZ. You'll be welcome back! If you haven't seen the outstanding Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa, I cannot recommend it highly enough to fellow ANZACs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangfive Posted November 22, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You'll be welcome back! If you haven't seen the outstanding Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa, I cannot recommend it highly enough to fellow ANZACs. We will be there a few days before ANZAC day next year. I wonder if it will still be there? Guess I will see the signs up showing what's on. We are heading out for the day, and returning back in after lunch. Great place to wander around though , esp if it's wet! Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwijo Posted November 23, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2017 It's a four-year exhibition that coincides with the period of WW1 and will definitely be on during your visit. Weta Workshop did the storytelling, one of which is focussed on an Australian that served in NZ forces during the campaign. I cannot recommend this highly enough - don't save it for a rainy day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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