Car Hire in Queenstown
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Economy
Nissan Tiida
or comparable
£ 22.76
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
or comparable
£ 22.77
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 29.77
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 36.59
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4
or comparable
£ 37.40
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
£ 38.80
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Premium SUV
Ford Everest
or comparable
£ 43.38
/ per day
Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 47.26
/ 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 17:16 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 35 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 gasoline price
£ 1.35 per litre or £ 5.11 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.29 per litre or £ 4.87 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.43 per litre or £ 5.40 / 1 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 £ 26.21 per day
- From Queenstown to Auckland - 52 offers from £ 26.21 per day
- From Queenstown to Dunedin - 9 offers from £ 69.44 per day
- From Queenstown to Picton - 9 offers from £ 69.44 per day
- From Queenstown to Invercargill - 9 offers from £ 69.44 per day
Top 6 Cities near Queenstown
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 17.57 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Christchurch Car Hire starting at £ 20.19 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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Wellington Car Hire starting at £ 20.61 per day640.6 km / 398.1 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 33.49 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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Taupo Car Hire starting at £ 33.19 per day925.1 km / 574.8 miles away
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970.0 km / 602.7 miles away
Top 3 Destinations around Queenstown
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Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 22.76 per day
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Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.57 per day152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
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Christchurch Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.19 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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 October (when the average price is £ 30.73 per day). This is 39% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £ 89.96).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order 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 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Queenstown?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in February, average hirers keep their car for 8, and in February, 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 car hire 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, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Rentalcars247, Mode Car Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ezu Car Rental |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| EV Hire | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota RAV4 (2015 - 2017) | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 2 | 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.
SM
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
21 August 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 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
Ezi Car Rental
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
231
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£ 34.84
Lowest daily price
£ 22.76
Total cars available
197
Top 29 Hire Companies in Queenstown in 2023
SIXT
1 location
£ 42 - £ 113
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
£ 47 - £ 124
Thrifty
2 locations
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
1 location
£ 37 - £ 58
Alamo
1 location
£ 53 - £ 182
Hertz
2 locations
£ 138 - £ 237
Mode Car Rentals
1 location
£ 40 - £ 54
Rentalcars247
1 location
£ 38 - £ 86
Go Rentals
2 locations
£ 58 - £ 61
Snap
1 location
£ 40 - £ 116
yesaway
1 location
£ 50 - £ 152
Jucy
1 location
£ 56
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
£ 23 - £ 127
Ace Rent a car
2 locations
£ 30 - £ 91
Budget
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 89
Europcar
1 location
£ 128 - £ 160
Routes Car Rental
1 location
EV Hire
1 location
£ 23
Yes Rentals
1 location
£ 37 - £ 113
Enterprise
1 location
£ 91 - £ 190
Avis
2 locations
£ 45 - £ 208
Carwiz
1 location
£ 89 - £ 105
National
1 location
Firefly
1 location
Surprice
1 location
Flexways
1 location
USAVE
1 location
£ 50 - £ 51
Keddy
1 location
£ 32 - £ 72
NUCarrentals
1 location
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