Car Rental in Queenstown (Downtown)
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$113.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley St
Drop-off information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$134.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley St
Drop-off information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$137.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
68-70 Stanley Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:15 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Queenstown (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Queenstown (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Top 6 suppliers in Queenstown (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.73 per liter or $6.55 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Queenstown (Downtown)
- Queenstown Airport Areafrom $22.26 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom $5.57 per day0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom $29.53 per day152 km / 94.45 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom $33.12 per day158.1 km / 98.24 miles away
- Dunedin (Downtown)165.2 km / 102.65 miles away
- Timaru Airport212.5 km / 132.04 miles away
- Hokitika Airport313.7 km / 194.92 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $5.92 per day347.5 km / 215.93 miles away
- Greymouth (Downtown)from $29.45 per day348.6 km / 216.61 miles away
- Christchurch Harewood349.8 km / 217.36 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $16.45 per day352 km / 218.72 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.47 per day551.1 km / 342.44 miles away
- Blenheim Airportfrom $27.47 per day569.8 km / 354.06 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from $28.00 per day595.9 km / 370.28 miles away
- Picton Ferry Portfrom $30.50 per day595.9 km / 370.28 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $15.92 per day640.9 km / 398.24 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $17.56 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $30.85 per day644.4 km / 400.41 miles away
- Whanganui Airportfrom $31.24 per day762.9 km / 474.04 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $59.49 per day767.4 km / 476.84 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
1-7 Earl St, Queenstown
B
Thrifty
1-7 Earl Street, Queenstown 9003, New Zealand
C
Ace Rental Cars
1-7 Earl Street Queenstown,
D
Hertz
1-7 Earl St,St Peters Close, Queenstown
E
Firefly
1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close
When to book in Queenstown (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Queenstown (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Queenstown (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month July |
Average rental costs per day in Queenstown (Downtown)
$121
$61
$0
Jan
Feb
$97
in March
Mar
$69
in April
Apr
May
$42
in June
Jun
$110
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$89
in November
Nov
$107
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Queenstown (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $42.24 per day. This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $110.24 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Queenstown (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Queenstown (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Queenstown (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
2 times in April
Apr
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Queenstown (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 13 days, while in July, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Queenstown (Downtown)
14
7
0
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
May
3 days in June
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
13 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
Top 6 suppliers in Queenstown (Downtown) in 2026
Dollar
8.8
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$30
per day
1-7 Earl St, Queenstown
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Ace Rental Cars
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$30
per day
1-7 Earl Street Queenstown,
0800502277
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-12:00
Tue
09:00-12:00
Wed
09:00-12:00
Thu
09:00-12:00
Fri
09:00-12:00
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$30
per day
1-7 Earl Street, Queenstown 9003, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$30
per day
1-7 Earl St,St Peters Close, Queenstown
+64034424106
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$30
per day
1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close
034424106
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
8.0
Very Good
12 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
6.4
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
6.8
Drop-off speed
7.1
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$30
per day
Queenstown Depot. Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton,
+6434414340 / +6499741598
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
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