Car Hire at Queenstown Airport

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Toyota Yaris

Toyota Vitz

Nissan Teana

Mitsubishi ASX

Nissan March

Nissan Tiida

Toyota Vitz

Mazda Demio

Toyota Aqua

Toyota Yaris 2018-2020

Mazda Demio

Toyota Yaris

Nissan March

Toyota Aqua

Mazda Demio

Toyota Aqua

Nissan Note

Toyota Aqua

Suzuki Swift

Suzuki Swift

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Previa

Toyota Corolla STW

Toyota Corolla

Mazda Premacy

Toyota Hiace

Toyota Corolla

Suzuki Swift

Toyota RAV4 2018-2020

Nissan X-Trail

Toyota Hiace

Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 AWD (2021 - 2023)

Toyota HiAce

Toyota Camry

Nissan Serena

Mitsubishi Outlander

Toyota RAV4

Nissan NV350

Toyota Highlander

Toyota Alphard

Toyota Alphard 2008-2014

Toyota Alphard 2004-2007

Suzuki Swift

Iveco Daily Cargo

Toyota Corolla

Mitsubishi ASX

Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Alphard 2009-2014

Toyota Alphard

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Airport information
- Top 2 locations near Queenstown Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Queenstown Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Queenstown Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 37 suppliers at Queenstown Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport information
Top 2 locations near Queenstown Airport
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$52.05 per day152.1 km / 94.51 miles
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$7.38 per day347.1 km / 215.68 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Queenstown Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price US$36 | A good deal US$17 | Cheapest supplier Ezu Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
US$52
in January
US$68
in February
US$44
in March
US$34
in April
US$20
in May
US$22
in June
US$38
in July
US$32
in August
US$27
in September
US$24
in October
US$30
in November
US$70
in December
The best month to hire a car at Queenstown Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is US$19.82 per day. This is 45% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is US$70.44 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 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.
1.7 times in January
1.4 times in February
1.2 times in March
0.8 times in April
0.5 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.7 times in September
0.7 times in October
1.4 times in November
1.8 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Queenstown Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 8 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 6 days.
8 days in January
8 days in February
8 days in March
7 days in April
6 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
7 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Hao Rentals, Best Car Rentals, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezu Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Car Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Best Car Rentals | Subaru Forester | 5 | SUV |
| Hao Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Best Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
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