Car Hire in Queenstown (Downtown)

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City Centre, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 34.25 / per day
City Centre
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 50.05 / per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or comparable
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 101.13 / per day
City Centre
Full-size SUV
Toyota Highlander or comparable
Toyota Highlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 52.46 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 35.09 / per day
City Centre
Economy Crossover
Toyota Yaris Cross or comparable
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 41.87 / per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or comparable
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 45.25 / per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 49.92 / 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 20:51 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 51 per day
Average car hire length
6 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
£ 1.32 per litre or £ 4.98 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.24 per litre or £ 4.71 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.38 per litre or £ 5.23 / 1 gallon

Top 3 Destinations around Queenstown (City Centre)

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In which month is car hire in Queenstown (Downtown) the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Queenstown (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Queenstown (Downtown)
£ 63.73
January
£ 89.28
February
£ 58.16
March
£ 54.75
April
£ 48.66
May
£ 53.20
June
£ 81.78
July
£ 64.19
August
£ 52.61
September
£ 61.23
October
£ 85.06
November
£ 89.33
December
The best month to hire a car in Queenstown (Downtown) is May — when the average price for a hire is £ 48.66 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £ 89.33 per day).

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’s the usual hire length for renters in Queenstown (Downtown)?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in April, the average hire length is 10 days, while in February, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Queenstown (Downtown)
9
January
4
February
5
March
10
April
6
May
8
June
6
July
6
August
4
September
4
October
4
November
7
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Queenstown (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Queenstown (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Queenstown (Downtown) in January in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches in Queenstown (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
159%
January
116%
February
87%
March
87%
April
87%
May
159%
June
87%
July
87%
August
58%
September
101%
October
43%
November
130%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Go Rentals, Ace Rent a car, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price £ 34 per day
Cheapest supplier Go Rentals

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Go Rentals Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Go Rentals Toyota Yaris 4 2 Small cars
Go Rentals Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Go Rentals Mitsubishi Outlander 4 1 SUVs
Go Rentals Ford Everest 5+2 5 3 SUVs
Ace Rent a car Toyota Corolla 4 2 Small cars
Budget Hyundai Santa Fe 5 2 SUVs
Go Rentals Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Go Rentals Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4 4 SUVs
Avis Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Thrifty
8.3 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Go Rentals
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£ 51.25
Lowest daily price
£ 34.25
Total cars available
21

Top 6 Hire Companies in Queenstown (Downtown) in 2024

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3
+6434413082
1 Shot Over Street Queenstown City
Working hours
Mon:08:00-14:30
Tue:08:00-14:30
Wed:08:00-14:30
Thu:08:00-14:30
Fri:08:00-14:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.2
0800502277
1-7 Earl Street Queenstown,
Working hours
Wed:09:00-12:00
Thu:09:00-12:00
Fri:09:00-12:00
Sat:09:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2
6434429274
68-70 Stanley St
£ 50 - £ 53
Working hours
Mon:08:00-13:00
Tue:08:00-13:00
Wed:08:00-13:00
Thu:08:00-13:00
Fri:08:00-13:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2
+64034424106
1-7 Earl St,St Peters Close, Queenstown
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00
Tue:09:00-13:00
Wed:09:00-13:00
Thu:09:00-13:00
Fri:09:00-13:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.8 / 1 review
6434423808
68-70 Stanley St
£ 99 - £ 114
Working hours
Mon:08:00-13:00
Tue:08:00-13:00
Wed:08:00-13:00
Thu:08:00-13:00
Fri:08:00-13:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-13:00
Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Good 7.7 / 10 reviews
+6434414340
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 34 - £ 68
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
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