Car Hire in Queenstown

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
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- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Queenstown
- Car hire prices in Queenstown
- Top 6 cities near Queenstown
- Top 3 locations near Queenstown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Queenstown and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Queenstown
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 33 suppliers in Queenstown in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
One-way Car Hire in Queenstown
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Queenstown and drop off in another city include:
- From Queenstown to Christchurch - 38 offers from 30,57 EUR per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from 30,57 EUR per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
Top 6 cities near Queenstown
- Dunedinstarting at 19,96 EUR per day152,1 km / 94,51 miles
- Christchurchstarting at 7,52 EUR per day347,1 km / 215,68 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at 12,90 EUR per day640,6 km / 398,05 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at 24,11 EUR per day767 km / 476,59 miles
- Taupostarting at 28,54 EUR per day925,1 km / 574,83 miles
- Cambridge970 km / 602,73 miles
Top 3 locations near Queenstown
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 19,96 EUR per day152,1 km / 94,51 miles
- Christchurch Airportstarting at 7,52 EUR per day347,1 km / 215,68 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Queenstown and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Queenstown the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Queenstown fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price 30 EUR | A good deal 11 EUR | Cheapest supplier Ezu Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
50 EUR
in January
46 EUR
in February
34 EUR
in March
32 EUR
in April
21 EUR
in May
22 EUR
in June
34 EUR
in July
31 EUR
in August
23 EUR
in September
26 EUR
in October
32 EUR
in November
70 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car in Queenstown is May (when the average price is 20,70 EUR per day). This is 31% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in December (when the average price is 69,74 EUR).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Queenstown?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Queenstown is December, and the least popular is May.
1,3 times in January
1,3 times in February
1,2 times in March
1,1 times in April
0,5 times in May
0,6 times in June
0,7 times in July
0,7 times in August
0,7 times in September
0,9 times in October
1,3 times in November
1,7 times in December
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Queenstown?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in June, they keep their car for 6 days.
8 days in January
9 days in February
8 days in March
7 days in April
7 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
7 days in October
7 days in November
7 days in December
Car hire information
📍 Car hire locations | 4 |
✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Hao Rentals, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals, Rentalcars247 |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
🤑 Lowest price | 10 EUR per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezu Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris 2016 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Hao Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Hao Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
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