Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Queenstown, New Zealand
Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Thrifty at Queenstown Airport

Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
0064 800 737 070
Pick-up instructions
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
07:30-21:30
Tue:
07:30-21:30
Wed:
07:30-21:30
Thu:
07:30-21:30
Fri:
07:30-21:30
Sat:
07:30-21:30
Sun:
07:30-21:30
Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Australia
Hyundai Santa Fe
8/17/26

Pros: Quick and easy

Cons: Didn’t know if we had to wash the car, fill up. Little information was given at collection
United States of America (USA)
Kia Stonic
3/17/26

Pros: My Yaris Cross rental was the perfect car for my Southland adventures.
Philippines
Suzuki Swift
3/16/26

Pros: Gave us a cool upgrade and car was in a fairly good condition.

Cons: No comment
Australia
Kia Sportage
8/23/25

Pros: Got a virtually new car. Very quick and easy drop-off.

Cons: Would not add chains to the rental, even though we were in NZ in winter and carrying chains is required if you want to go anywhere out of the city center. We had to hire chains from a ski hire shop.
New Zealand
Mitsubishi Outlander
8/16/25

Cons: The agent took 30mins with a customer in front, what I found annoying was that it was more than just a pick up. He was trying to sell him a new booking to replace another, this was long and tedious with people waiting in the line.
Singapore
Skoda Kodiaq
5/24/25

Pros: Most of the things
New Zealand
Polestar 2
3/27/25

Pros: Great to see electric cars available. Other companies make it hard work/ impossible to hire one
Canada
Toyota Corolla
3/10/25

Pros: First rate service and vehicle
Israel
Toyota Corolla
2/8/25

Pros: Quick and efficient

Cons: Nothing
Australia
Toyota Hilux
1/2/25

Pros: Car was excellent, pick up and drop off located close to airport terminal.

Cons: N/A
India
Kia Seltos
1/2/25

Pros: Explanation and its location at the Airport itself.

Cons: Dropping off was not that simple since it was a Sunday I Guess, there was no man power.
Jersey
Kia Seltos
11/13/24

Cons: Couldn’t find the office to drop off , give 15 and it was 115 also no one in office when we got there, walking around trying to find out how to get in .
India
Mitsubishi ASX
6/14/24

Pros: Great

Cons: Keep it up
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
1/15/22

Pros: Excellent

Cons: Nothing
New Zealand
Toyota RAV4
1/9/22

Cons: The company has been brought by ezi car. This was confusing and thrifty and discover car were NOT helpful when we had an issue collecting the car. Resulting in us not collecting on arrival, and having to make numerous ph calls and emails to all 3 companies that night and the next day. And collecting the car the next morning.
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
12/23/21

Pros: iy was booked with thrifty but provided by EZI car rentals..so had to go to thiere counter nothing was told previously that thrifty not taking discovery cars vouchers
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
12/16/21

Cons: no notification that it was taken over
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
11/25/21

Pros: Nice easy and straight forward

Cons: Nothing
New Zealand
Holden Trax
8/24/21

Pros: Friendly, efficient, and helpful.

Cons: Nothing.
New Zealand
Holden Trax
8/22/21

Pros: Quick service and customer care

Cons: No issues using thrifty
New Zealand
Holden Trax
8/19/21

Pros: Everything provided was fantastic, the car was my fave, and the customer service at Queenstown airport where I picked up the car & dropoff at Greymouth was better then expected. Friendly, informative, efficient. Love the car, clean, safe, modern, smooth to drive, easy to drive, perfect size.

Cons: Nothing failed me.
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
8/16/21

Pros: Lovely service
New Zealand
Holden Trax
8/14/21

Pros: Picking up and dropping was was so quick and easy. The car was nice and clean too.
New Zealand
Holden Trax
8/6/21

Pros: Good location of the cars and the desk in the airport
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
7/20/21

Pros: Customer service and car was faultless.

Cons: There was nothing I didn't like about Thrifty.
New Zealand
Holden Trax
6/5/21

Pros: Upgrade! heated seats!
New Zealand
Toyota Hiace
5/21/21

Pros: Conveniently located and friendly staff
New Zealand
Holden Trax
5/13/21

Pros: Helpful keen to help and grat car
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
3/26/21

Pros: Easy to book and pickup no problems at all highly recommended to anyone!
New Zealand
Toyota Hiace
11/24/20

Pros: Van we hired overheated in its brakes as we were driving down winding steep Wanaka hillside. Could have been bad for our group of 10 travellers. It was only a few hours after pick up too. Service people could have delivered a replacement vehicle to us in town instead of us wasting time dropping it off. Only Yuko was friendly enough.
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
9/29/20

Pros: Quick service.less than 5 min. Had key, on way to car

Cons: Nothing
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
8/8/20

Pros: nothing

Cons: nothing
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Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Queenstown, New Zealand

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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Premium Location fee, Vehicle registration fee, Free modifications, State Tax.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 25 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 21.

There is no maximum age.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the national driver license is not written in English.

Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if it is accompanied by a regular driver's license, is issued by an official authority or government-authorized organization, and is in physical (not digital) form.

For driver licenses from countries not party to the Geneva / Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (e.g., China), an official translation of the license in the following language(s): English, together with the original license, must be presented.

In order to pick up the car, domestic renters must present the following documents: proof of home address (e.g. Utility bill).
Deposit and deductible policy

Cross-border policy
When booking a one-way rental between islands, you'll have to drop off the vehicle at the Wellington office and pick up a different one at the Picton office.
Details are available from the car rental company's reservation office.
Optional extras and services

Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.



Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
When renting a diesel vehicle, you'll be charged the Road User Charges (RUC) on a per-km basis. This is not included in the rental rate.
Business hours

The supplier will hold the vehicle for 59 minutes after your scheduled pick-up time as long as it is within their normal business hours. After this time, your booking may be canceled without refund.

Pick-up & Drop-off
Mon:  
07:30 - 21:30
Tue:  
07:30 - 21:30
Wed:  
07:30 - 21:30
Thu:  
07:30 - 21:30
Fri:  
07:30 - 21:30
Sat:  
07:30 - 21:30
Sun:  
07:30 - 21:30

Top Suppliers at Queenstown Airport

Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Excellent 9.4 / 1,399 reviews
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
$13 - $108
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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Best Car Rentals
Best Car Rentals
Excellent 9.4 / 228 reviews
+64800801166
44 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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07:30-19:00
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Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Excellent 9.3 / 2,040 reviews
+64212863456
7 Sutherland Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$10 - $118
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Tue:
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Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
Excellent 9.2 / 640 reviews
+640800288699 / +6492752438
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
$29 - $94
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SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 9.2 / 185 reviews
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Excellent 9.2 / 73 reviews
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown
$54 - $113
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08:00-21:30
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Hao Rentals
Hao Rentals
Excellent 9.1 / 537 reviews
+64212266664 / +64212244422
1A/38 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$8 - $77
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Mon:
08:00-17:59
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08:00-17:59
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Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Excellent 9.1 / 12 reviews
0800502277
50 Grant Road, Frankton
$77
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Mon:
08:30-18:00
Tue:
08:30-18:00
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08:30-18:00
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08:30-18:00
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08:30-18:00
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Rentalcars247
Rentalcars247
Excellent 9.0 / 476 reviews
+6437774002
2/13 Red Oaks Drive
$14 - $103
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Mon:
07:00-21:00
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GO Rentals
GO Rentals
Excellent 9.0 / 147 reviews
+6499741598
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
$47 - $108
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08:00-17:00
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Alamo
Alamo
Very Good 8.9 / 142 reviews
+6498703330
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-22:00
Tue:
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Dollar
Dollar
Very Good 8.9 / 31 reviews
+640800243789
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9348
$153 - $201
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07:30-21:30
Tue:
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07:30-21:30
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Mode Car Rentals
Mode Car Rentals
Very Good 8.8 / 634 reviews
+6439744340
Unit 1, 26 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
$15 - $75
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09:00-17:00
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09:00-17:00
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Budget
Budget
Very Good 8.8 / 7 reviews
640800585858
Terminal Building
$134 - $202
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08:00-22:00
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Hertz
Hertz
Very Good 8.7 / 128 reviews
+64034424106
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$112 - $226
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07:30-21:30
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07:30-21:30
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A Rentals
A Rentals
Very Good 8.7 / 61 reviews
+6496006660
77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
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08:30-19:00
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08:30-19:00
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08:30-19:00
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Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Very Good 8.6 / 1,325 reviews
+64092754085 / +64224055259
121 Glenda Drive,Frankton,Queenstown 9300
$8 - $21
Working hours
Mon:
09:00-16:55
Tue:
09:00-16:55
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09:00-16:55
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EV Hire
EV Hire
Very Good 8.6 / 123 reviews
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown, 9371
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Very Good 8.6 / 17 reviews
+64800566701
31 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$20 - $35
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08:00-21:30
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Enterprise
Enterprise
Very Good 8.6 / 6 reviews
+64034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE, QUEENSTOWN
$72 - $292
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-22:00
Tue:
07:30-22:00
Wed:
07:30-22:00
Thu:
07:30-22:00
Fri:
07:30-22:00
Sat:
07:30-22:00
Sun:
07:30-22:00
Mint Rentals
Mint Rentals
Very Good 8.5 / 13 reviews
+64212221871 / +64800736825
12 Frontier Elm Avenue, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:
09:00-16:59
Tue:
09:00-16:59
Wed:
09:00-16:59
Thu:
09:00-16:59
Fri:
09:00-16:59
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09:00-16:59
Sun:
09:00-16:59
Jucy
Jucy
Good 8.4 / 203 reviews
+6493744360 / 0800399736
52 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
$26
Working hours
Mon:
09:00-16:00
Tue:
09:00-16:00
Wed:
09:00-16:00
Thu:
09:00-16:00
Fri:
09:00-16:00
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09:00-16:00
Sun:
09:00-16:00
Avis
Avis
Good 8.4 / 3 reviews
640800655111
Terminal Building
$138 - $222
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-22:00
Tue:
08:00-22:00
Wed:
08:00-22:00
Thu:
08:00-22:00
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08:00-22:00
Sat:
08:00-22:00
Sun:
08:00-22:00
Europcar
Europcar
Good 8.3 / 110 reviews
+64034425887
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
$35 - $243
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-21:30
Tue:
08:00-21:30
Wed:
08:00-21:30
Thu:
08:00-21:30
Fri:
08:00-21:30
Sat:
08:00-21:30
Sun:
08:00-21:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 8.3 / 24 reviews
+64034425887
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-21:30
Tue:
08:00-21:30
Wed:
08:00-21:30
Thu:
08:00-21:30
Fri:
08:00-21:30
Sat:
08:00-21:30
Sun:
08:00-21:30
DRIVUS
DRIVUS
Good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+64277050258 / +64272386025
Terminal Building Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-19:00
Tue:
07:00-19:00
Wed:
07:00-19:00
Thu:
07:00-19:00
Fri:
07:00-19:00
Sat:
07:00-19:00
Sun:
07:00-19:00
Firefly
Firefly
Good 8.3
034424106
Airport Ave, Frankton
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-21:30
Tue:
07:30-21:30
Wed:
07:30-21:30
Thu:
07:30-21:30
Fri:
07:30-21:30
Sat:
07:30-21:30
Sun:
07:30-21:30
National
National
Good 8.2
98703330
Sir Henry Wigley Drive
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-22:00
Tue:
07:30-22:00
Wed:
07:30-22:00
Thu:
07:30-22:00
Fri:
07:30-22:00
Sat:
07:30-22:00
Sun:
07:30-22:00
yesaway
yesaway
Good 8.1 / 256 reviews
+64211988293 / +64800800338
77 Glenda Drive Frankton Queenstown
$31 - $180
Working hours
Mon:
08:30-18:30
Tue:
08:30-18:30
Wed:
08:30-18:30
Thu:
08:30-18:30
Fri:
08:30-18:30
Sat:
08:30-18:30
Sun:
08:30-18:30
Flexways
Flexways
Good 8.0
+64212221871
Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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
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08:00-17:00
Sun:
08:00-17:00
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+64212863456
7 Sutherland Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$18 - $91
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-18:00
Tue:
08:00-18:00
Wed:
08:00-18:00
Thu:
08:00-18:00
Fri:
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
North Car Rental
North Car Rental
Average 7.9
+640800243789
Terminal Building Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-21:30
Tue:
07:30-21:30
Wed:
07:30-21:30
Thu:
07:30-21:30
Fri:
07:30-21:30
Sat:
07:30-21:30
Sun:
07:30-21:30
Autounion
Autounion
Average 7.7 / 11 reviews
+6499490944
153B Glenda drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$16 - $283
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-18:00
Tue:
08:00-18:00
Wed:
08:00-18:00
Thu:
08:00-18:00
Fri:
08:00-18:00
Sat:
08:00-18:00
Sun:
08:00-18:00
USave Truck & Van Rentals
USave Truck & Van Rentals
Average 7.5 / 117 reviews
+6492569430 / +640508112233
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
$39 - $68
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
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.5 / 33 reviews
+64034425887
Queenstown Airport
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-21:30
Tue:
08:00-21:30
Wed:
08:00-21:30
Thu:
08:00-21:30
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08:00-21:30
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08:00-21:30
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NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Poor 6.8 / 29 reviews
+64800736825 / +64212221871
Scotties Car Rental, 12 Frontier Elm Avenue, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
$21 - $41
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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