Car Hire at Queenstown Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Toyota Yaris (2016-2018) or comparable
£9.57 per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris or comparable
£11.31 per day
Standard Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£13.16 per day
Mini
Toyota Aqua or comparable
£13.78 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate
Toyota Aqua or comparable
£15.49 per day
Compact Elite
Toyota Prius or comparable
£17.78 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
£37.40 per day
Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Iveco Daily Cargo or comparable
£52.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:55 on 03/07/2025. 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
£21 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
£1.25 per litre or £4.74 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.48 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.33 per litre or £5.04 per gallon
Airport information
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- IATA: ZQN
- ICAO: NZQN
- Name: Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km
Top 2 locations near Queenstown Airport
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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 at Queenstown Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Queenstown Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Queenstown Airport
The best month to hire a car at Queenstown Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £17.86 per day. This is 41% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £60.25 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Queenstown Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 9 days, while in June, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Queenstown Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Queenstown Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Queenstown Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Queenstown Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| 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 | £10 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Mode Car Rentals |
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 |
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris 2016 | 5 | 1 | Small 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.
KM
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
22/06/2025
I will be back. I have fallen in love with Queenstown. The scenery was breathtaking. 
LH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
05/04/2025
We came to see our daughter and family primarily but we were able to see the sights as well. Best trip, Doubtful Sound, don't miss it!
RJ
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
10/12/2024
We lived Fiordland and the Catlins
GE
Sri Lanka
Mitsubishi ASX
06/12/2024
Milford sound to queenstown journey
AM
United Kingdom
Toyota Hiace
28/08/2024
Queenstown is such an amazing holiday spot and I would love to do more trips down if and when the next time possible.
PS
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla Station wagon
26/07/2024
Giant Restaurant
Ludge and Gandola
Arrowtown
Christmas wonderland
Mrs Fergburger
Stratford restaurant
Baja Restaurant
Coronet Peak
Milford Sound fly-cruise-fly
Minus 5 Ice Bar
Driftway Hot Tub
City Centre- awesome walk around Pier
Queenstown Gardens
5mile mall
The Remarkable Shopping Centre
VB
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla Station wagon
24/07/2024
Skiing Cadrona
KH
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
01/05/2024
Too many to list as a different hotel / Town ever night
JO
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Pajero
01/05/2024
Amazing scenery
MW
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla STW
09/04/2024
Milford sound was incredible, and there’s plenty of hiking in and around Queenstown if you can’t make it that far! Driving in. New Zealand is very easy.
NC
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
16/03/2024
Four weeks in NZ was great but wish we could have stayed longer.
EL
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
27/02/2024
Best trip of my life I loved my little rental car was sad to hand it back haha 
MM
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
22/02/2024
Travelled over 3000 miles in 3 weeks and saw the most amazing sights in New Zealand. 2 weeks in the South Island and 1 week in the North. 
JH
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
16/02/2024
Te Anau walking and Milford Sound. Queenstown was a great experience and the cable car/luge.
MK
Australia
Toyota Alphard 2008
04/04/2023
Shotover jet ride, Onsen pools, Gondola ride up mountain in Queenstown, Cardrona Hotel between Wanaka and Queenstown, Arrowtown and the list goes on.
EH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
28/03/2023
We travelled around South Island, staying mainly in Wanaka but visited Queenstown for ziptrek and jet boating, travelled to kaikoura where we went whale watching and saw dolphins
JC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
25/03/2023
Milford Sound
LA
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
21/03/2023
I drove from Queenstown to fox glacier, there was terrible weather and flash flooding, the 4x4 highlander I had was the right vehicle for that trip.
DM
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2019-2021)
16/03/2023
Loved Queenstown (hubby did Bungy jump) Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Reefton, Kaikoura, Christchurch
PR
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15/03/2023
Milford Sound and Mount Cook hike
DH
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Delica
01/03/2023
West coast.....just stunning x
BE
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
21/02/2023
Remote lakes by the East Cape Ewueu
CJ
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
18/02/2023
Having a car allowed me to explore more of the amazing natural beauty of New Zealand in the time I had.
MM
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
17/02/2023
Enjoyed several locations on South Island, including Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Wanaka
KW
United Kingdom
Toyota Highlander
05/02/2023
Milford Sound & Kepler Trail both amazing from Te Anau after great time in Queenstown
JH
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
27/10/2022
I was climbing mountains for fifteen days. Glenorchy and Wanaka make easy bases for restocking and having a good feed!
BV
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
27/05/2021
Milford sound
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Yes Rentals
9.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
586
Total rental companies
32
Average daily price
£21.42
Lowest daily price
£9.57
Total cars available
264
Top 32 suppliers at Queenstown Airport in 2025
Yes Rentals
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
£12 - £99
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Ezu Car Rental
+64212863456
7 Sutherland Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£11 - £121
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Rentalcars247
+6437774002
2/13 Red Oaks Drive
£17 - £66
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
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown
£25 - £93
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:30 - 21:30
Fri:
08:30 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30
Dollar
+640800243789
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9348
£60 - £72
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
Thrifty
+64800737070
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
£61 - £83
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
Mode Car Rentals
+64039744340
Unit 1, 26 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£10 - £52
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00
SIXT
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£34 - £150
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:00 - 21:30
Fri:
08:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 21:30
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30
Snap
+640800288699 / +6492752438
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£13 - £96
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 / +6499741598
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
£26 - £117
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
Alamo
+6498703330
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£27 - £47
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
07:30 - 22:00
Sun:
07:30 - 22:00
Hao Rentals
+6434281588 / +64212244422
1A/38 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£11 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:59
Tue:
08:00 - 17:59
Wed:
08:00 - 17:59
Thu:
08:00 - 17:59
Fri:
08:00 - 17:59
Sat:
08:00 - 17:59
Sun:
08:00 - 17:59
Ace Rental Cars
0800502277
50 Grant Road, Frankton
£79 - £103
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:30 - 17:00
Wed:
08:30 - 17:00
Thu:
08:30 - 17:00
Fri:
08:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
08:30 - 17:00
Budget
6434423450
Terminal Building
£52 - £95
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:15
Tue:
08:00 - 21:15
Wed:
08:00 - 21:15
Thu:
08:00 - 21:15
Fri:
08:00 - 21:15
Sat:
08:00 - 21:15
Sun:
08:00 - 21:15
Hertz
+64034424106
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£61 - £89
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
EV Hire
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown, 9371
£14
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Enterprise
+64034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE, QUEENSTOWN
£30 - £66
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
07:30 - 22:00
Sun:
07:30 - 22:00
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
+64092754085 / +64224055259
121 Glenda Drive,Frankton,Queenstown 9300
£15 - £35
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 16:55
Tue:
09:00 - 16:55
Wed:
09:00 - 16:55
Thu:
09:00 - 16:55
Fri:
09:00 - 16:55
Sat:
09:00 - 16:55
Sun:
09:00 - 16:55
Jucy
+6493744360 / 0800399736
52 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£11 - £27
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 16:00
Tue:
08:30 - 16:00
Wed:
08:30 - 16:00
Thu:
08:30 - 16:00
Fri:
08:30 - 16:00
Sat:
08:30 - 16:00
Sun:
08:30 - 16:00
Routes Car Rental
+64034425887
Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£40 - £117
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:00 - 21:30
Fri:
08:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 21:30
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30
Avis
6434423808
Terminal Building
£64 - £97
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:15
Tue:
08:00 - 21:15
Wed:
08:00 - 21:15
Thu:
08:00 - 21:15
Fri:
08:00 - 21:15
Sat:
08:00 - 21:15
Sun:
08:00 - 21:15
Europcar
+64034425887
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£38 - £112
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:00 - 21:30
Fri:
08:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 21:30
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30
Firefly
034424106
Airport Ave, Frankton
£38 - £112
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
yesaway
+64211988293 / +64800800338
77 Glenda Drive Frankton Queenstown
£22 - £134
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
A Rentals
+6496006660
77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand 9371
£14 - £101
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 19:00
Tue:
08:30 - 19:00
Wed:
08:30 - 19:00
Thu:
08:30 - 19:00
Fri:
08:30 - 19:00
Sat:
08:30 - 19:00
Sun:
08:30 - 19:00
Best Car Rentals
0800801166
44 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£35 - £37
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
Evolve Rentals
+642108552586
19 Glenda Drive
£84 - £132
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 18:00
Surprice
+64037774110
Shop 1 Ramada Hotel Retail Complex Road, 24 Hawthorne Drive
£84 - £132
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:00 - 17:30
Flexways
+6493033912 / +5491152599877
Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£69 - £92
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
USave Truck & Van Rentals
+6492569430 / +640508112233
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£35 - £53
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
Keddy
+64034425887
Queenstown Airport
£41 - £69
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:00 - 21:30
Fri:
08:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 21:30
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30
NUCarrentals
+64800736825
23 Sutherland Lane,
Frankton, Queenstown
£41 - £69
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00
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