Car Hire in Queenstown
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 04:52 on 2021-09-17.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
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 car hire options for pick up in Queenstown and drop off in another city include:
- From Queenstown to Christchurch - 38 offers from £ 26.09 per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from £ 26.09 per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from £ 69.12 per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from £ 69.12 per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from £ 69.12 per day
Top 7 Cities near Queenstown
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Wellington starting at £ 8.06 per day640.6 km / 398.0 miles away
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Dunedin starting at £ 23.36 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Palmerston North starting at £ 33.72 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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Blenheim starting at £ 26.15 per day569.4 km / 353.8 miles away
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Invercargill starting at £ 27.69 per day158.4 km / 98.5 miles away
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New Plymouth starting at £ 33.72 per day805.0 km / 500.2 miles away
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925.1 km / 574.9 miles away
Top 7 Destinations around Queenstown
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Queenstown Airport starting at £ 10.83 per day0.4 km / 0.2 miles away
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Dunedin Airport starting at £ 23.36 per day152.0 km / 94.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport starting at £ 27.69 per day158.1 km / 98.2 miles away
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Wellington Airport starting at £ 8.06 per day640.9 km / 398.3 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 25.44 per day644.4 km / 400.4 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 33.72 per day805.4 km / 500.4 miles away
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Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 10.84 per day1038.6 km / 645.4 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 £ 17.40 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 72.04. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 38. 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 7 days during in January, 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 March, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers Reviews
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New Zealand
Subaru Forester 4WD
1 August 2021
Brilliant and efficient service - would use again
Top 18 Hire Companies in Queenstown in 2021
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
USAVE
+64039010340 / +640508112233
Unit 9, 222 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
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
Go Rentals
+6434414340 / 0508246984
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
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:45
Tue:08:30-20:45
Wed:08:30-20:45
Thu:08:30-20:45
Fri:08:30-20:45
Sat:08:30-20:45
Sun:08:30-20:45
Enterprise
034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE,
SIXT
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
Keddy
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:45
Tue:08:30-20:45
Wed:08:30-20:45
Thu:08:30-20:45
Fri:08:30-20:45
Sat:08:30-20:45
Sun:08:30-20:45
Avis
6434423808
Airport Dr Frankton
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:45
Tue:08:00-20:45
Wed:08:00-20:45
Thu:08:00-20:45
Fri:08:00-20:45
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-20:45
Alamo
+64034414637
Sir Henry Wigley Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
Budget
6434423450
Terminal Building Queenstown Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6493733925 / +64039744340
121 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
Economy rent a car
+640800736825
121 Glenda Dr, Frankton, 9371
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
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