Car Hire in Queenstown
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
Average car hire length
7 days
Budget car hire price
£ 29.13 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in Queenstown
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Queenstown and drop off in another city include:
- From Queenstown to Christchurch - 38 offers from 27.54 GBP per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from 27.54 GBP per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from 72.96 GBP per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from 72.96 GBP per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from 72.96 GBP per day
Top 10 Cities near Queenstown
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Christchurch Car Hire starting at £ 6.72 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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Wellington Car Hire starting at £ 11.71 per day640.6 km / 398.0 miles away
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 15.53 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Nelson Car Hire starting at £ 14.77 per day550.8 km / 342.2 miles away
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Rotorua Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
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Blenheim Car Hire starting at £ 14.77 per day569.4 km / 353.8 miles away
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Invercargill Car Hire starting at £ 24.64 per day158.4 km / 98.5 miles away
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Napier Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day910.0 km / 565.5 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 19.70 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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New Plymouth Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day805.0 km / 500.2 miles away
Top 19 Destinations around Queenstown
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Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.41 per day
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Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 15.53 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.64 per day158.4 km / 98.5 miles away
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Christchurch Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.72 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 5.54 per day351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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Nelson Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.77 per day550.8 km / 342.2 miles away
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Blenheim Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.77 per day569.4 km / 353.8 miles away
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Wellington Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.71 per day640.6 km / 398.0 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 10.52 per day641.1 km / 398.4 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Hire starting at £ 22.59 per day644.0 km / 400.2 miles away
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Palmerston North City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 10.60 per day765.0 km / 475.4 miles away
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Palmerston North Airport Car Hire starting at £ 19.70 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day805.0 km / 500.2 miles away
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Napier Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day910.0 km / 565.5 miles away
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Rotorua Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.46 per day993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
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Auckland Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.72 per day1024.5 km / 636.6 miles away
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Tauranga Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.64 per day1026.4 km / 637.8 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 7.91 per day1039.8 km / 646.1 miles away
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Whangarei Airport Car Hire starting at £ 30.34 per day1133.1 km / 704.1 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Queenstown?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Queenstownfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Queenstown
The cheapest month to hire a car in Queenstown is June with prices starting at £ 18.37 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is November with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 90.02. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 41. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Queenstown?
Hirers picking up a car in Queenstown keep them for an average of 9 days during in October, while those picking up their cars in June keep them for an average of 2.
Average Hire Length in Queenstown
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Queenstown?
While travellers visit Queenstown year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Queenstown by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Toyota Estima | 4 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Top 15 Hire Companies in Queenstown in 2020
Interrent
+64021374272
27 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
Hitch Car Rentals
+64039010340
180 Glenda Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Go Rentals
+6434414340
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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
Europcar
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
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
Enterprise
034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE,
Keddy
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Avis
6434423808
Airport Dr Frankton
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
Alamo
+64034414637
Sir Henry Wigley Drive
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:30
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:07:30-20:30
Sun:07:30-22:00
Budget
6434423450
Terminal Building Queenstown Airport
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
RightCars
+64021373125
Meet & Greet
Alamo
+64034414637
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
NUCarrentals
+64800736825
121 Glenda Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
Ace Rent a car
6434423801 / 6493092258
Sir Henry Wigly Dr
Goldcar
+64021374272
27 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
Surprice
+6437774110
Shop 1 Ramada Hotel Retail Complex Road - 24 Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown
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