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. Wellington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wellington from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 19h 20m.
Train
The train station in Wellington is called Wellington Central Station, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wellington is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 305 km from Wellington. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Bus
Wellington’s bus station is located 7 km 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 Yha Wellington, Wellington offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 431 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,264 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 RM 71 to RM 5,977 per night. Te Aro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wellington are about 52% 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
Expect to pay RM 8.63 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 RM 103.45 and RM 137.93. The most frequently booked car type in Wellington is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.