Car Hire in Queenstown
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Toyota Hiace
or comparable
£ 31.91
per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Yaris 2013
or comparable
£ 40.76
per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 48.42
per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla (2013-2016)
or comparable
£ 51.47
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Toyota Alphard 2008-2014
or comparable
£ 71.66
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
£ 83.01
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Toyota Previa
or comparable
£ 85.22
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Highlander
or comparable
£ 94.96
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 21:46 on 2023-03-19.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
64
Average car hire price
£ 63.43 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.40 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.48 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.33 / 1 liter
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 £ 26.93 per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from £ 26.93 per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from £ 71.34 per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from £ 71.34 per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from £ 71.34 per day
Top 4 Cities near Queenstown
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Wellington Car Hire starting at £ 33.97 per day640.6 km / 398.0 miles away
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 59.05 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 52.44 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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Taupo Car Hire starting at £ 34.14 per day929.3 km / 577.5 miles away
Top 4 Destinations around Queenstown
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Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.17 per day0.4 km / 0.2 miles away
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Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 59.05 per day152.0 km / 94.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport Car Hire starting at £ 74.36 per day158.1 km / 98.2 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Hire starting at £ 40.31 per day644.4 km / 400.4 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Queenstown?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Queenstown fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Queenstown
The cheapest month to hire a car in Queenstown is May with prices starting at £ 28.22 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 £ 92.43. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 57. 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 8 days during in February, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length in Queenstown
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Queenstown?
The most popular month for hiring a car in Queenstown is January, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Queenstown by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Yes Rentals, Ezu Car Rental, Snap Rentals, Mode Car Rentals, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £ 32 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | USAVE |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Yes Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 4 | People Carriers |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris 2013 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
RA
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
13 February 2023
Wonderful trip from Queenstown vis Mt Cook and Tekapo, to Christchurch. Stunning scenery, friendly locals and great food. Loved it
SH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
12 February 2023
Mountains and location
PT
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
12 February 2023
Top quality card and staff very helpful
MM
New Zealand
Subaru Forester 4WD
1 August 2021
Brilliant and efficient service - would use again
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
9.42 / 10
Lowest rated company
Yes Rentals
7.52 / 10
Total number of reviews
243
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£ 63.43
Lowest daily price
£ 39.72
Total cars available
194
Top 29 Hire Companies in Queenstown in 2023
SIXT
1 location
£ 106 - £ 115
Go Rentals
2 locations
£ 98 - £ 102
Alamo
1 location
£ 95 - £ 204
Rentalcars247
1 location
£ 62 - £ 123
Hertz
2 locations
£ 114 - £ 160
yesaway
1 location
£ 76 - £ 169
Jucy
1 location
£ 96 - £ 96
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
1 location
£ 64 - £ 80
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
£ 97 - £ 101
Ace Rental Cars
2 locations
£ 110 - £ 128
Budget
2 locations
Snap Rentals
1 location
£ 48 - £ 78
Europcar
1 location
£ 155 - £ 254
Thrifty
2 locations
Moto
1 location
£ 83 - £ 83
Mode Car Rentals
1 location
£ 51 - £ 103
Enterprise
1 location
£ 95 - £ 160
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
£ 41 - £ 194
Carwiz
1 location
£ 207 - £ 1480
National
1 location
Avis
2 locations
£ 83 - £ 186
Firefly
1 location
Surprice
1 location
EV Hire
1 location
£ 42 - £ 42
Interrent
1 location
USAVE
1 location
£ 32 - £ 32
Keddy
1 location
£ 156 - £ 268
NUCarrentals
1 location
Yes Rentals
1 location
£ 72 - £ 98
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