Car Hire at Queenstown Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 12.57
per day
Compact
Nissan Tiida
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 4
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 14.88
per day
Full-size
Toyota Estima *Branded Vehicle*
or comparable
- 5
- 4
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 18.83
per day
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
- 5
- 1
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 24.15
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
- 4x
- 2x
- 4x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 25.86
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Alphard
or comparable
- 8x
- 4x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 26.30
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Previa
or comparable
- 8x
- 3x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 30.59
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Alphard
or comparable
- 8x
- 3x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 33.08
/ 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 02:02 on 2022-01-24.
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%
Airport information
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- IATA: ZQN
- ICAO: NZQN
- Name: Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Flights per year: 41,769
- Passengers (per year): 1,409,663
- Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km E of town
- Working hours:
- Phone: +64 3 450 9031
Top 12 Destinations around Queenstown Airport
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Dunedin Airport starting at £ 23.93 per day152.0 km / 94.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport starting at £ 78.54 per day158.1 km / 98.2 miles away
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Wellington Airport starting at £ 18.04 per day640.9 km / 398.3 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 24.90 per day644.4 km / 400.4 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 37.76 per day805.4 km / 500.4 miles away
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Taupo Airport starting at £ 37.76 per day925.5 km / 575.1 miles away
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Auckland Henderson starting at £ 17.76 per day1031.7 km / 641.1 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga starting at £ 17.76 per day1033.3 km / 642.1 miles away
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Auckland Penrose starting at £ 40.87 per day1035.1 km / 643.2 miles away
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Auckland East Tamaki starting at £ 17.76 per day1036.0 km / 643.8 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington starting at £ 17.76 per day1037.1 km / 644.4 miles away
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Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 10.61 per day1038.6 km / 645.4 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Queenstown Airport?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at Queenstown Airport fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Queenstown Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Queenstown Airport is June with prices starting at £ 17.03 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is October with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 43.01. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 30. 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’s the most popular hire length at Queenstown Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Queenstown Airport keep them for an average of 9 days during in October, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length at Queenstown Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Queenstown Airport?
Though Queenstown Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in January. June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 4 | People Carriers |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Yes Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
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United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
27 May 2021
Milford sound
Top 18 Hire Companies at Queenstown Airport in 2022
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
£ 64 - £ 65
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
£ 40 - £ 150
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
£ 27 - £ 73
Working hours
Mon:08:30-21:00
Tue:08:30-21:00
Wed:08:30-21:00
Thu:08:30-21:00
Fri:08:30-21:00
Sat:08:30-21:00
Sun:08:30-21:00
Enterprise
034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE,
£ 26 - £ 148
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
£ 25 - £ 79
Keddy
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
£ 31 - £ 38
Working hours
Mon:08:30-21:00
Tue:08:30-21:00
Wed:08:30-21:00
Thu:08:30-21:00
Fri:08:30-21:00
Sat:08:30-21:00
Sun:08:30-21:00
Avis
6434423808
Airport Dr
£ 88 - £ 118
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
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
£ 81 - £ 110
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6493733925 / +64039744340
121 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 20 - £ 35
Working hours
Mon:08:30-17:30
Tue:08:30-17:30
Wed:08:30-17:30
Thu:08:30-17:30
Fri:08:30-17:30
Sat:08:30-17:30
Sun:08:30-17:30
Dollar
+640800243789
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9348
Working hours
Mon:07:30-21:30
Tue:07:30-21:30
Wed:07:30-21:30
Thu:07:30-21:30
Fri:07:30-21:30
Sat:07:30-21:30
Sun:07:30-21:30
RightCars
+64021373125
Meet & Greet
Alamo
+64034414637
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 26 - £ 148
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