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Queenstown Airport Area, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
$15.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
$16.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
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Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
$16.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
$24.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
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Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Toyota RAV4

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Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
$25.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Mitsubishi Pajero

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$45.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
5
7
$47.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Kia Carnival

or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
8
$54.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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4x4
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Toyota Land Cruiser

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
$57.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Transit

or similar Luxury Elite Van
Automatic
9
A/C
5
10
$59.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Advanced online check-in is required to collect the car. Please download Go Rentals app on your phone to check-in. More information available from the rental provider - Go Rentals
Drop-off information
Queenstown Airport Area
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:21 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$44 per day
Average car rental length
6 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 Airport Area

  1. Queenstown (Downtown)
    0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
  2. Queenstown Airportfrom $5.57 per day
    0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
  3. Dunedin Airportfrom $29.53 per day
    152.1 km / 94.51 miles away
  4. Dunedin (Downtown)
    165.3 km / 102.71 miles away
  5. Timaru Airport
    212.6 km / 132.1 miles away
  6. Hokitika Airport
    313.8 km / 194.99 miles away
  7. Christchurch Airportfrom $5.92 per day
    347.6 km / 215.99 miles away
  8. Greymouth (Downtown)from $29.45 per day
    348.7 km / 216.67 miles away
  9. Christchurch Harewood
    349.9 km / 217.42 miles away
  10. Christchurch (Downtown)from $16.45 per day
    352.1 km / 218.78 miles away
  11. Nelson Airportfrom $27.47 per day
    551.3 km / 342.56 miles away
  12. Blenheim Airportfrom $27.47 per day
    569.9 km / 354.12 miles away
  13. Picton (Downtown)from $28.00 per day
    596 km / 370.34 miles away
  14. Picton Ferry Portfrom $30.50 per day
    596 km / 370.34 miles away
  15. Wellington Airportfrom $15.92 per day
    641.1 km / 398.36 miles away
  16. Wellington (Downtown)from $17.56 per day
    641.6 km / 398.67 miles away
  17. Whanganui Airportfrom $31.24 per day
    763 km / 474.11 miles away

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GO Rentals
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300

When to book at Queenstown Airport Area and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Queenstown Airport Area?

The cost of renting a car at Queenstown Airport Area 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 monthAugust Most expensive month February
A good deal $36 Cheapest supplier GO Rentals Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Queenstown Airport Area
$151
$76
$0
Jan

$138

in February

Feb

$85

in March

Mar

$41

in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul

$36

in August

Aug
Sep

$41

in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Queenstown Airport Area is August — when rental costs average $36.21 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $137.58 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 at Queenstown Airport Area?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Queenstown Airport Area, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in August.

Monthly searches at Queenstown Airport Area by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
Jan

1.1 times in February

Feb

1.7 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul

0.6 times in August

Aug
Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Queenstown Airport Area?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 4 days.

Average number of rental days at Queenstown Airport Area
11
6
0
Jan

10 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

8 days in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul

4 days in August

Aug
Sep

8 days in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersGO Rentals
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars
🤑 Lowest price$22 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierGO Rentals

Car rental statistics

Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$44
Lowest daily price
$22
Total cars available
10

Top supplier at Queenstown Airport Area in 2026

GO Rentals
GO Rentals
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$22–$84
per day
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Price was good. I received brand new car. Pickup and drop off was so quick
Alaa Abuhilweh,
Jun 16, 2026
Great choice
Great choice
Tman,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy booking process.
Easy booking process.
Finola Oneill,
Jun 16, 2026
Location
Location, cost, friendly and efficient staff.
Barry,
Jun 16, 2026
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
MP,
Jun 16, 2026
All clear and simple
All clear and simple
MR R GRODKOWSKI,
Jun 16, 2026
simplicity
great experience
Rodrigo Almeida,
Jun 16, 2026
VERY SIMPLE TO USE
VERY SIMPLE TO USE
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Jun 16, 2026
Easy process
Easy process
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
We had a no hassle experience.
We had no hassles either picking up or returning our car. The car was in good repair...
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Jun 16, 2026
Quick
Quick, clear, straight forward and a great price
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
Fast and easy
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Jun 16, 2026
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