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Queenstown Airport Area, Queenstown, New Zealand
Thu, Mar 26
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    Suzuki Swift

    or similar Economy
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    1
    $43.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Compact
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    $44.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Free additional driver
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    Mitsubishi ASX

    or similar Compact SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    $46.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    4
    $67.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero

    or similar Full-size SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    $71.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Free additional driver
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.

    Ford Ranger

    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    6
    $75.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Free additional driver
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.

    Toyota Land Cruiser

    or similar Premium SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    7
    $97.81
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:26 on 23/03/26. 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
    $82 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
    $1.66 per liter or $6.28 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.75 per liter or $6.62 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Queenstown Airport Area

    1. Queenstown (Downtown)
      0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
    2. Dunedin Airportfrom $44.35 per day
      152.1 km / 94.51 miles away
    3. Dunedin (Downtown)
      165.3 km / 102.71 miles away
    4. Timaru Airport
      212.6 km / 132.1 miles away
    5. Hokitika Airport
      313.8 km / 194.99 miles away
    6. Christchurch Airportfrom $23.60 per day
      347.6 km / 215.99 miles away
    7. Greymouth (Downtown)from $59.74 per day
      348.7 km / 216.67 miles away
    8. Christchurch Harewood
      349.9 km / 217.42 miles away
    9. Christchurch (Downtown)from $46.99 per day
      352.1 km / 218.78 miles away
    10. Nelson Airportfrom $39.94 per day
      551.3 km / 342.56 miles away
    11. Blenheim Airportfrom $55.08 per day
      569.9 km / 354.12 miles away
    12. Picton (Downtown)from $73.27 per day
      596 km / 370.34 miles away
    13. Picton Ferry Portfrom $93.69 per day
      596 km / 370.34 miles away
    14. Wellington Airportfrom $31.74 per day
      641.1 km / 398.36 miles away
    15. Wellington (Downtown)from $42.52 per day
      641.6 km / 398.67 miles away
    16. Whanganui Airportfrom $30.09 per day
      763 km / 474.11 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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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
    Average price $95 A good deal $82 Cheapest supplier GO Rentals Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day at Queenstown Airport Area
    $150
    $75
    $0
    Jan

    $136

    in February

    Feb

    $84

    in March

    Mar
    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 $35.91 per day. This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $136.46 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
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    0
    Jan

    1.1 times in February

    Feb

    1.7 times in March

    Mar
    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
    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$54 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierGO Rentals

    Car rental statistics

    Total rental companies
    1
    Average daily price
    $82
    Lowest daily price
    $54
    Total cars available
    8

    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
    9.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.5
    Car condition
    9.1
    $54–$124
    per day
    20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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    Zayana Price,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Not complicated and easy to navigate
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    Mar 24, 2026
    easy
    easy! simple and no-nonsense booking
    Tim,
    Mar 24, 2026
    clear
    clear, easy, efficient
    Wilma Nesossi,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Good service
    Good service
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    Mar 24, 2026
    EXCELLENT AND FAST
    EXCELLENT AND FAST
    NIKOLAOS MARIOU,
    Mar 24, 2026
    good
    the booking process was smooth
    Hein Woutman,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Seamless pick up and drop off
    Seamless pick up and drop off
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    Mar 24, 2026
    Great choice, honest and professional
    Great cars, quick pick up and return, no hassle and no pushing for an insurance
    Darius,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Tangerine was a great service all be…
    Tangerine was a great service all be they are not at the airport but they made every...
    Louise Phelan,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Easy
    Easy process, good prices
    Bart,
    Mar 24, 2026
    I had lovely time and I enjoyed every…
    I had lovely time and I enjoyed every moment with my friend because I had my own car...
    Zahraa Isa,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Ease and convenience
    Ease and convenience
    Graeme Kovalevsky,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Perfect
    Perfect, easy, best
    Ana De Castro Cenalmor,
    Mar 24, 2026
    Great
    Great great
    M P,
    Mar 24, 2026
    fast booking good price
    fast booking good price
    jacek boczek,
    Mar 24, 2026
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