Car Hire in Queenstown
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Queenstown Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris 2016 or comparable
$6.99 per day
Queenstown Airport
Compact
Toyota Aqua Hybrid or comparable
$7.60 per day
Queenstown Airport
Mini
Toyota Aqua or comparable
$8.04 per day
Queenstown Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
$9.72 per day
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Queenstown Airport
Compact Elite
Toyota Prius or comparable
$13.00 per day
Queenstown Airport
Standard
Nissan Sylphy or comparable
$13.22 per day
Queenstown Airport
Standard Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
$17.20 per day
Queenstown Airport
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
$20.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:06 on 05/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
$12 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
$1.69 per litre or $6.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.59 per litre or $6.04 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.79 per litre or $6.79 per gallon
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 $34.85 per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from $34.85 per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from $92.34 per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from $92.34 per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from $92.34 per day
Top 6 cities near Queenstown
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152.1 km / 94.5 miles
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347.1 km / 215.7 miles
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640.6 km / 398.1 miles
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767 km / 476.6 miles
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925.1 km / 574.8 miles
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970 km / 602.7 miles
Top 3 locations near Queenstown
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152.1 km / 94.5 miles
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347.1 km / 215.7 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Queenstown
The best month to hire a car in Queenstown is May (when the average price is $23.60 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in December (when the average price is $79.51).
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.
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'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.
Average number of hire days in Queenstown
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 June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Queenstown by Monthly Searches
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 categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $7 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 | SUVs |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris 2016 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hao Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hao Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
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.
BG
United Kingdom
Hyundai Tucson
24/03/2025
The whole trip was wonderful, the weather was perfect.
JW
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
22/03/2025
Wonderful visits to Glenorchy, Manapouri, and Doubtful sound.
AS
United Kingdom
Kia Seltos
20/03/2025
Great scenery from Queenstown to Franz Joseph and then the next day onwards to Greymouth. allow 20% more time for all the photo stops! Also well worth going to the wildlife centre at Franz Joseph to see the kiwis. 
AL
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla (2016-2018)
05/03/2025
Great drive along the lake from Queenstown to Glenorchy, was one of the most scenic drives we did in NZ. Preferred the small town heritage nature of Arrowtown to Queenstown. Loved the Ayrburn winery near by to Arrowtown.
NW
United Kingdom
MG ZST
30/10/2024
We had a month of trails and visiting lakes, mostly within an hour of Queenstown, but we did do Milford Sounds and Mt.Cook too. 
CA
Hong Kong
Mitsubishi Outlander
17/06/2024
Great view in New Zealand and good for stargazing.
PM
New Zealand
Toyota Aqua
16/05/2024
Visiting family
SM
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
21/08/2023
Highlight of my first trip to Queenstown had to be the Steamer on the TSS Earnshaw and visit to Walters peak farm , overall the 360 degree stunning scenery in the area was breathtaking
RA
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
13/02/2023
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
12/02/2023
Mountains and location
PT
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
12/02/2023
Top quality card and staff very helpful
MM
New Zealand
Subaru Forester 4WD
01/08/2021
Brilliant and efficient service - would use again
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezu Car Rental
9.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
331
Total rental companies
33
Average daily price
$12.05
Lowest daily price
$6.99
Total cars available
499
Top 33 suppliers in Queenstown in 2025
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
$7 - $98
Rentalcars247
1 location
$16 - $31
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
$31 - $166
Yes Rentals
1 location
$8 - $116
Thrifty
3 locations
$34 - $181
Mode Car Rentals
1 location
$9 - $36
SIXT
2 locations
$25 - $136
Snap
1 location
$17 - $55
Dollar
2 locations
$34 - $186
Alamo
1 location
$23 - $120
Go Rentals
3 locations
$25 - $102
Ace Rental Cars
2 locations
$39 - $121
Budget
2 locations
$27 - $155
Hao Rentals
1 location
$9 - $55
Hertz
3 locations
$34 - $192
EV Hire
1 location
$8
Enterprise
1 location
$26 - $126
Jucy
1 location
$8 - $22
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$25 - $51
Avis
2 locations
$30 - $162
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
1 location
$9 - $18
Firefly
3 locations
$9 - $18
National
1 location
$9 - $18
yesaway
1 location
$16 - $200
Europcar
1 location
$23 - $167
Surprice
1 location
$23 - $167
Flexways
1 location
$68 - $90
Evolve Rentals
3 locations
$32 - $97
A Rentals
1 location
$9 - $115
Best Car Rentals
1 location
$16 - $21
USave Truck & Van Rentals
1 location
$47
Keddy
1 location
$23 - $47
NUCarrentals
1 location
$23 - $47
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