Wellington travel guide
Wellington Tourism | Wellington Guide
You're Going to Love Wellington
With a population of 381,900, Wellington is the largest city in Wellington, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wellington has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Wellington
Where to Eat in Wellington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chameleon - InterContinental Wellington (2 Grey Street) and The Lobby Lounge - InterContinental Wellington (2 Grey Street) are great picks.
When to visit Wellington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wellington in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wellington, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Wellington
Plane
When flying to Wellington, you’ll arrive at Wellington (WLG), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wellington from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.
Train
The train station in Wellington is called Wellington Central Station, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wellington is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 190 miles from Wellington. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Bus
Wellington’s bus station is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Wellington
Where to stay in Wellington
From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Wellington to great affordable options like the Haka House Wellington, Wellington offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $394 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Richmond Guest House and Bucket Tree Lodge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wellington, with prices from $31 to $1,931 per night. Te Aro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wellington are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wellington
Most booked hotels in Wellington
Hiring a car in Wellington
Hiring a car in Wellington costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Wellington.
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Wellington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.88 and $43.83. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wellington, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.