Van and Truck Hire at Wellington

Choosing to hire a van or truck in Wellington provides you with plenty of freedom. At Budget, we’re here to make sure you save money with every agreement. You may need to hire a van in Wellington because you’re moving into a new house or making a small delivery. Either way, you’ll benefit from reliable vehicles complete with air conditioning. Alternatively, you may need to hire a truck in Wellington.

As an area that’s surrounded by lots of enticing attractions, it’s perfect for exploring. Hiring a truck allows you to do so with plenty of freedom. Whatever your reasons for hiring a truck or van, the team at Budget is here to help.

Using public transport to reach our van hire office in Wellington

Using public transport to reach our truck and van hire office in Wellington Downtown is easy. We’re located at 81a Ghuznee Street, and you can reach us using the following public transport routes.

Bus routes to Ghuznee Street:

• 30X from Seatoun Heights and  Seatoun Tunnel West
• 1 from Nada Bakery, Johnsonville Central, Bus Stop 3454, Grenada Village, Simmer, Churton Park North, Glad Espresso, Paparangi, Domino’s Pizza, and Johnsonville Central
• 83 from La Bella Italia and Petone Central
• JVL Line from Nada Bakery, Johnsonville Central, Glad Espresso, Paparangi and Dominos Pizza
• HVL Line from La Bella Italia and Petone Central

Family-friendly accommodation in Wellington 

If you need to hire a truck in Wellington to transport all the family, it helps to arrange family-friendly accommodation in advance. Here are some of our favourite options:

Rydges Wellington

With a pool that’s ideal for relaxing and super-fast WiFi throughout, Rydges Wellington is an excellent choice for families that love to relax. Its central location positions it perfectly for those who want to explore the Wellington area. It’s moments away from nearby ferries, making it ideal for heading to surrounding islands. Rydges Wellington is 2.3 km away from our Wellington Downtown van hire office.

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

The Gilmer Apartment Hotel features everything you need while enjoying an extended trip away from home. In addition to traditional hotel rooms, it features apartments that are self-catering and benefits from a CBD location. The Gilmer Apartment Hotel is only 1 km away from our Wellington Downtown truck hire office.

Intercontinental Wellington

Although the Intercontinental Wellington is a 5-star hotel, it features everything that families on the move need. Alongside its luxury facilities, you’ll find concierge staff that are excellent at helping you plan trips, making it ideal when you need to make the most of your truck hire. The Intercontinental Wellington is only 1km away from the Avis Wellington Downtown office.

Things to do in Wellington 

When you hire a truck in Wellington, you give yourself the freedom to enjoy the city’s activities at your leisure. If you’re stuck for inspiration, here are some of our favourite places:

Zealandia Wellington

As an enclosed urban ecosanctuary, Zealandia Wellington is the only ecosanctuary of its kind in the world. After you step away from the city’s busy streets and inside you’ll be left feeling as though you’ve been transported to another world. Zealandia Wellington is a 3.5-km drive away from our truck hire office.

Carter Observatory

Wellington’s Carter Observatory is the perfect place for inspiring a love of science. Visitors of all ages love to head there. It’s always worth the effort once you’ve had your chance to learn about science from a traditional Maori perspective. Carter Observatory is 2 km away from our Downtown Wellington truck hire office.

Red Rocks Beach

Taking your truck down to Red Rocks Beach is an exciting chance to immerse yourself in the scenery that surrounds Wellington. It’s a popular place for seal spotting, so it’s still worth heading there even when the weather is bad. Red Rocks Beach is an 8.9-km drive away from our office.

Places to refuel your truck or van

When you hire a truck or van in Wellington, you’ll need to return it with a full tank of fuel. Here are some convenient locations for doing so:

• Z Service Station at 174 Vivian Street
• Z Service Station at 155 Taranaki Street
• BP on Taranaki Street and Wakefield Street
• Z Service Station on Whitmore Street
• Caltex at 28 Adelaide Road

Distances to nearby locations

If you need to hire a truck in Wellington because you want to explore the local area, it’s handy to know how far you’ll need to travel. Here are some of the distances from our Ghuznee Street office to popular surrounding locations:

At Budget New Zealand, we want to make hiring a truck or van in Wellington convenient. Browse through our fleet to see what we can do for you.

What is Wellington Downtown known for?

One of the most famous areas of Wellington Downtown is Cuba Street. Featuring a quirky fountain that carries plenty of 1960s charm, Wellington Downtown is also the city’s trendiest area. It’s the perfect place to head to if you need a thrift store, cost-friendly café, or a tasty cocktail. The vibe there is laid-back, and there’s something for all tastes and ages.

What is there to do in Wellington Downtown at night?

If you’re looking for something unusual to do in Wellington Downtown at night, why not try a night time tour of Zealandia? The urban eco-sanctuary comes to life in a totally different way after dark, especially amongst the nocturnal species that reside there. Alternatively, head to Counter Culture Game and Café Bar to play some board games while you enjoy a few drinks. It features all the classics, just try to avoid arguing over Monopoly.

What is there to do in Wellington Downtown on a Sunday?

A visit to Wellington Botanic Gardens is well worth your consideration on a Sunday. You’ll see hundreds of native and international species there, plus it’s the perfect place for relaxing. The National Museum of New Zealand – Te Papa – also opens on a Sunday.