Car Hire at Queenstown Airport

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Queenstown Airport, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Toyota Aqua Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EV Hire
£ 36.17 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla (2013-2016) or comparable
Toyota Corolla (2013-2016)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Mode Car Rentals
£ 40.22 per day
Mini
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Snap Rentals
£ 48.01 per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris 2013 or comparable
Toyota Yaris 2013
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezu Car Rental
£ 48.73 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Minivan
Toyota Alphard or comparable
Toyota Alphard
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
£ 54.25 / per day
Minivan
Toyota Alphard or comparable
Toyota Alphard
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
£ 67.80 / per day
Full-size
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Moto
£ 72.66 / per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
£ 72.75 / 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 20:53 on 2023-03-29.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
64
Average car hire price
£ 55.07 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.40 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.48 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.33 / 1 liter

Airport information

Score
8.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.5
  • Check-in and departures 9.0
  • Facilities and services 7.8
  • Wi-Fi 6.3
  • Dining and car hire services 6.8
  • Lounge 5.8

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 3 Destinations around Queenstown Airport

  1. Car Hire at Dunedin Airport starting at £ 59.05 per day
    152.0 km / 94.5 miles away
  2. Car Hire at Invercargill Airport starting at £ 74.36 per day
    158.1 km / 98.2 miles away
  3. Car Hire at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 40.31 per day
    644.4 km / 400.4 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Queenstown Airport?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Queenstown Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Queenstown Airport
£ 74.17
January
£ 71.74
February
£ 62.84
March
£ 34.53
April
£ 28.00
May
£ 37.95
June
£ 64.53
July
£ 68.14
August
£ 57.15
September
£ 45.18
October
£ 52.64
November
£ 92.46
December
The cheapest month to hire a car at Queenstown Airport is May with prices starting at £ 28.00 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 92.46. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 57. 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 average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent hire length at Queenstown Airport?

Hirers picking up a car at Queenstown Airport keep them for an average of 8 days during in February, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length at Queenstown Airport
7
January
8
February
7
March
6
April
5
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
7
October
7
November
7
December

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. May is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
141%
January
122%
February
118%
March
44%
April
34%
May
66%
June
128%
July
128%
August
100%
September
90%
October
100%
November
129%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Yes Rentals, Ezu Car Rental, Snap Rentals, Mode Car Rentals, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers, Medium cars
Lowest price £ 36 per day
Cheapest supplier EV Hire

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Yes Rentals Toyota Vitz 5 2 Small cars
Jucy Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Corolla 5 2 Small cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Aqua Hybrid 5 1 Medium cars
Yes Rentals Mazda Demio 4 1 Small cars
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Alphard 5 4 People Carriers
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Yaris 2013 4 1 Small cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Aqua Hybrid 5 2 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
25 March 2023
Milford Sound
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
21 March 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.
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2017 - 2020) 4WD
16 March 2023
Loved Queenstown (hubby did Bungy jump) Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Reefton, Kaikoura, Christchurch
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15 March 2023
Milford Sound and Mount Cook hike
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Delica
1 March 2023
West coast.....just stunning x
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
21 February 2023
Remote lakes by the East Cape Ewueu
United Kingdom
Suzuki Vitara
18 February 2023
Having a car allowed me to explore more of the amazing natural beauty of New Zealand in the time I had.
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
17 February 2023
Enjoyed several locations on South Island, including Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Wanaka
United Kingdom
Toyota Highlander
5 February 2023
Milford Sound & Kepler Trail both amazing from Te Anau after great time in Queenstown
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
27 October 2022
I was climbing mountains for fifteen days. Glenorchy and Wanaka make easy bases for restocking and having a good feed!
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
27 May 2021
Milford sound

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Go Rentals
9.47 / 10
Lowest rated company
Yes Rentals
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
243
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£ 55.07
Lowest daily price
£ 36.17
Total cars available
209

Top 29 Hire Companies at Queenstown Airport in 2023

Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Remarkable 9.5 / 62 reviews
+6434414340 / 0508246984
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
£ 92 - £ 98
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
Rentalcars247
Rentalcars247
Remarkable 9.4 / 86 reviews
+6498693318
2/13 Red Oaks Drive
£ 51 - £ 90
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
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.4 / 119 reviews
+6437774110
Domestic Arrivals Hall Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Queenstown 9300
£ 70 - £ 209
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.3 / 101 reviews
+6498703330
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 74 - £ 203
Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9.3 / 109 reviews
+64034424106
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 133 - £ 245
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
yesaway
Remarkable 9.2 / 199 reviews
+64211988293 / +64800800338
77 Glenda Drive Frankton Queenstown
£ 57 - £ 168
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:30
Tue:09:00-17:30
Wed:09:00-17:30
Thu:09:00-17:30
Fri:09:00-17:30
Sat:09:00-17:30
Sun:09:00-17:30
Jucy
Jucy
Remarkable 9.1 / 87 reviews
+6493744360 / 0800399736
52 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£ 63 - £ 93
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
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Remarkable 9 / 5 reviews
0800502277
50 Grant Road, Frankton
£ 73 - £ 98
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
Budget
Outstanding 8.9 / 5 reviews
6434423450
Terminal Building
£ 108 - £ 181
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
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
Outstanding 8.9 / 412 reviews
+640800288699 / +6492752438
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£ 48 - £ 78
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
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Outstanding 8.8 / 395 reviews
+64092754085 / +64224055259
121 Glenda Drive,Frankton,Queenstown 9300
£ 52 - £ 55
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
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Outstanding 8.8 / 4 reviews
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown
£ 63 - £ 105
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:30
Thu:08:00-21:30
Fri:08:00-21:30
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:30
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 74 reviews
+64034425887
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
£ 98 - £ 201
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
Moto
Moto
Outstanding 8.8 / 12 reviews
+640800656564 / +6493007965
Moto Car Rental, 5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
£ 57 - £ 83
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
Mode Car Rentals
Mode Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.7 / 249 reviews
+64039744340
Unit 1, 26 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£ 40 - £ 45
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.6 / 6 reviews
+6434423532
Airport Desk
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-20:30
Wed:08:00-20:30
Thu:08:00-20:30
Fri:08:00-20:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.6
+64034414637
SIR HENRY WIGLEY DRIVE, QUEENSTOWN
£ 79 - £ 170
Carwiz
Carwiz
Outstanding 8.5
+64211802323
23 Sutherland Lane; Frankton
£ 206 - £ 1471
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
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
+64034414637
Sir Henry Wigley Drive
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
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.4
6434423808
Airport Dr
£ 108 - £ 174
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
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4
034424106
Airport Ave, Frankton
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
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Outstanding 8.4 / 771 reviews
+64212863456
234 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queentown
£ 49 - £ 243
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
Surprice
Surprice
Outstanding 8.4
+64037774110
Shop 1 Ramada Hotel Retail Complex Road, 24 Hawthorne Drive
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
Interrent
Interrent
Outstanding 8.3
+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
EV Hire
EV Hire
Outstanding 8.3 / 37 reviews
+6492171001
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown, 9371
£ 36 - £ 36
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
USAVE
USAVE
Outstanding 8.2 / 105 reviews
+6492569430
5 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
£ 66 - £ 67
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
Keddy
Outstanding 8.2 / 30 reviews
+64034425887
TERMINAL BUILDING
£ 103 - £ 212
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
NUCarrentals
Great 7.7 / 28 reviews
+64800736825
23 Sutherland Lane, Frankton, Queenstown
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
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Great 7.4 / 634 reviews
+6434202878
43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371
£ 68 - £ 108
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

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