Queenstown car rentals

Some car rental companies in Queenstown which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Alamo and Avis

On average a rental car in Queenstown costs $33 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at EZU Car Rental ($46/day), Europcar ($61/day) and keddy by Europcar ($82/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at EZU Car Rental Queenstown Airport null (4 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Queenstown. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Queenstown is $6.31 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $76 and $101, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Queenstown.

Car rental companies onsite at Queenstown Intl airport include Apex, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, Snap Rentals, NU Car, Alamo, JUCY, Avis, Budget and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, Snap Rentals, NU Car, Alamo, JUCY, Avis, Budget, Hitch Car Rentals, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Economy car rental in Queenstown costs $23 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Queenstown costs $28 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Queenstown costs $42 per day, on average.

In Queenstown, cars are most frequently rented at JUCY Queenstown Airport (1 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Queenstown costs $232 per week ($33 per day).

On average a rental car in Queenstown costs $995 per month ($33 per day).

Smaller vehicles such as sedans and compacts are certainly the more popular option for drivers in Queenstown. There are a decent number of SUVs as well, while trucks are much rarer in the city. In general a smaller car is a better bet because many of the city’s streets are somewhat on the narrower side, so parking may be easier in a more compact car.

Speed limits in Queenstown go from 30 km/h (19 mph) in city centers up to 110 km/h (68 mph) on the largest and fastest of highways. In between those speed limits drivers will commonly see speed limits of 40 km/h (25 mph) in residential areas and speed limits of 60 km/h (37 mph) on city roads. Additionally, speed limits of 80 km/h (50 mph) are found on larger rural roads.

The average price per liter of gas in Queenstown is about $2.20 NZD ($1.51 USD). For those who prefer gas prices in gallons that is about $8.33 NZD ($5.73) per gallon of gas.

Parking is an easy affair in Queenstown, thanks to the large number of parking garages and lots in the popular areas of town. For most situations these lots and garages should put you close enough to your final destination. In moments where they don’t, there still is plenty of streetside parking to choose from in most parts of town.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).