Car Hire at Queenstown Airport
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
Average car hire length
7 days
Budget car hire price
£ 29.13 / per day
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)
- Type: Public / Civil
- Size: Medium Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 357 m / 1171 ft
- Runway Surface: Bitumen
- 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
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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 £ 18.37 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 £ 46.40. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 33. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Hitch Car Rentals | Toyota Estima | 4 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Top 16 Hire Companies at Queenstown Airport in 2020
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
Hitch Car Rentals
+64039010340
180 Glenda Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Go Rentals
+6434414340
20 Lucas Pl, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 17 - £ 59
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
TERMINAL BUILDING
£ 29 - £ 138
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
Enterprise
034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE,
£ 33 - £ 120
Keddy
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Avis
6434423808
Airport Dr Frankton
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
+64034414637
Sir Henry Wigley Drive
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:30
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:07:30-20:30
Sun:07:30-22:00
Budget
6434423450
Terminal Building Queenstown Airport
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
EZU Car Rental
+64212863456
234 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queentown
RightCars
+64021373125
Meet & Greet
Alamo
+64034414637
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 44 - £ 110
NUCarrentals
+64800736825
121 Glenda Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
£ 47 - £ 47
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
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