Car Rentals in Queenstown from $12/day - Search for Rental Cars on KAYAK

Toyota Prius c

or similar Small

$12/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$38/day

Toyota Estima

or similar Van

$49/day

Toyota Highlander

or similar SUV

$81/day

Ford Wildtrak

or similar Pickup truck

$57/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$21/day

Mitsubishi ASX

or similar SUV

$23/day

Suzuki Vitara

or similar SUV

$35/day

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar SUV

$36/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Useful Info

Most popular agency	Rental Cars 247
Most popular car type	Intermediate
Average price	$53/day
Good deal	$38/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Queenstown car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Queenstown with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Queenstown?

You should book your rental car in Queenstown around 55 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Queenstown?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at EZU Car Rental ($6.65/day), Yes Rentals ($8.13/day) and Mode ($9.77/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at EZU Car Rental Queenstown Airport (3.8 mi from city center).

What is the best rental car company in Queenstown?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Queenstown are EZU Car Rental (8.1, 18 reviews), Thrifty (10.0, 3 reviews), and Dollar (10.0).

EZU Car Rental

Rated 8.1/10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Queenstown?

SUV rentals (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Queenstown. SUV rentals in Queenstown cost $81/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $22/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Queenstown?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Queenstown is May at an average cost of $23/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Queenstown when prices are $71/day on average, which tends to be 82% above the yearly average rental price for Queenstown.

What rental car company in Queenstown has the most locations?

Snap Rentals and Thrifty each operate 3 locations in Queenstown, more than any other rental company.

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KimApr 2025

It’s good to hire a medium size or sedan car. Please check your route before you start your journey because some curve / bending are very narrow.

Verified travelerDec 2024

Fuel is expensive. The supermarkets have fuel vouchers which are helpful, especially Pak n Save which give you 10c off/litre and their fuel is the cheapest anyway.

Verified travelerOct 2024

Parking could be challenging so learning the signs is important but driving was really easy. We were surprised how many dirt roads there were around queenstown .

Verified travelerMay 2024

We were in Queenstown to attend a wedding so our needs were well met with a Toyota Corolla. I would recommend an AWD vehicle for the normal activities in winter in this area.

Verified travelerApr 2024

Def buy car parking at your hotel as very convenient Don’t try and drive through Qtown 9-11 am or 4-6pm as traffic jams. Drive up the remarkable definitely worthwhile.

BaDec 2023

Jucy was nice in AU, I would rent from them again-no hidden charges.

Verified travelerJul 2023

Driving around Queenstown is easy and straight forward. There's plenty of paid parking in the city centre, and it's a lovely place to begin a road trip.

NadineAug 2023

Yes is was cheap car Maybe a bit small but dud the job

AllieAug 2023

Very easy and great staff. Ask a bunch of questions if you're nervous.

Renting a car during your time in Queenstown is highly recommended as a personal vehicle is the best way to get out of town and check out the gorgeous countryside. For instance, Wanaka at 67 km (41.7 miles) away takes just an hour to reach in a car and it offers some of the most spectacular lakeside views in New Zealand.
Excited to arrive in Queenstown so you can begin your trip to New Zealand? If you are planning on picking up a rental car after landing at Queenstown Airport, it is quite an easy affair. There are a large variety of rental car counters located right within the airport’s terminal so you can go straight from the plane to driving away.
A lot of the intersections in Queenstown’s city center lack traffic light crossings so be on the lookout for pedestrians crossing the street. This warning doubly applies during the high season, which lasts from December to March and is when Queenstown sees its largest influx of tourists. Drivers must also remember that you must drive on the left, which is often trickiest to remember at roundabouts, of which there are many in Queenstown.
Drivers can expect the morning rush hour in Queenstown to pick up at around 6:30 a.m. during the work week and to finish up around 9:00 a.m. As for the afternoon rush hour, it is a bit less severe and starts at 4:00 p.m., then quieting down shortly after 6:00 p.m. The 6A Highway is where drivers will experience the largest backups during rush hour due to the number of commuters going into and out of the city.
25% of our users found rental cars in Queenstown for $38 or less
Economy rental cars in Queenstown are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average

What type of car is recommended for driving in Queenstown?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Queenstown?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Queenstown?
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Queenstown?
On average a rental car in Queenstown costs $53 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Queenstown found in the last 2 weeks is $23.
Can I rent an automatic car in Queenstown?
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.
Which car rental companies are at Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?
Car rental companies onsite at Queenstown Intl airport include Rental Cars 247, EZI, Hao Car Rentals Limited, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Snap Rentals and Hertz.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport to off-airport locations include EZI, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Snap Rentals, Hertz, JUCY, and keddy by Europcar.
How can I find car rentals near me in Queenstown?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Queenstown?
An Intermediate car rental in Queenstown costs $68 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Queenstown?
A Compact car rental in Queenstown costs $28 per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car rental cost in Queenstown?
A Premium car rental in Queenstown costs $76 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Queenstown?
In Queenstown, cars are most frequently rented at CalAuto 52 Grant Road (4 miles from city center).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Queenstown?
Most car rental providers in Queenstown offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Queenstown, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Queenstown?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 56 car rental agencies in Queenstown.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Queenstown?
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!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Queenstown?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Queenstown so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

EZU Car Rental

8.1

Very good

Read 18 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

8.3

One location in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

Queenstown Airport

+64 212 863 456

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Premium SUV

This would have to be the worst car rental experience that I have ever experienced having rented cars in most continents. I will recommend everyone NOT renting from EZU. Firstly, it took well over 30 mins for the van to pick us up from the airport. Then the car given to us was over 10 years old and had over 210k kms on the clock. We picked the car up at night. Inside the car was a mess and I didn’t even want to sit in the car as it was filthy with 10 years of grime on the inside.. The rental form had that there were no defects on the car and given that we couldn’t see at night we looked the next morning. It would be lucky if any panels of the car weren’t scratched. We could barely get the car over 80 kms per hour and the car would then start to shake making the car very unsafe. We called the office to complain about these things and never got a return phone call. Having rented a lot of cars over the world, I am sorry to say that this is by far the worst experience that I have ever had. The only positive comment is that your team didn’t try and claim damage insurance on the car when I returned

2.0 Poor

Harold, Nov 2024

SUV

The cars were advertised as being "pick-up at the airport". They were not. We spent over half an hour extra time waiting for and being taken to their off-airport base (each way). We complained. They could not care less. Then, although I had booked the car using my Amex Platinum card on Kayak, which covers my insurance excess, they told me they would not accept it and tried to sell me their insurance at $35 per day. This is a rort. I doubt anyone ever reads these Surveys. I request someone very senior from Kayak contacts me within the next 7 days, or I will write to your CEO and write some very unpleasant reviews on Social Media.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact

Excellent very friendly

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

Good experience, would recommend. The only downside is the location is outside the airport so you might need to wait for pick up / factor in commute time

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Economy

Good

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

SUV

Hassle free experience for my short car rental.

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.2

3 locations in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close

+64 800 737 070

Monday	09:00 - 12:30
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:30
Thursday	09:00 - 12:30
Friday	09:00 - 12:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:30
Sunday	09:00 - 12:30

Airport Ave, Frankton

+64 800 737 070

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

Queenstown New Zealand

+64 3 442 3532

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

2 locations in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close

+64 800 243 789

Monday	09:00 - 12:30
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:30
Thursday	09:00 - 12:30
Friday	09:00 - 12:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:30
Sunday	09:00 - 12:30

Airport Ave, Frankton

+64 800 243 789

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

Sir Henry Wigley Drive

+64 3 441 4637

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

Terminal Building

+64 3 442 5887

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Kim, Apr 2025

Economy

Fast process in picking up my car. The counter staff very experienced in explaining the policy and clearly direct me to pick up the car. The returning car process also good.

Go Rentals

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown

from$21/day

Locations in Queenstown

Terminal Building

+64 3442 5887

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact SUV

Car was very comfortable, clean , more than enough power, pick up was sooo easy, drop off a little disappointing as there were no persons on the counter and we really wanted to know about the deposit return. In the end we had to drop the key and run for our boarding, but was sorted very easy next day by phone call.

Rental Cars 247

9.5

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.5

One location in Queenstown

from$34/day

Locations in Queenstown

2/13 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton

+64 9 869 3318

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Full-size SUV

Very enjoyable

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

Friendly staff, easy pickup, great car. Well... The Bluetooth didn't with but that wasn't that important...

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Good and pretty easy for offsite rental. The car was fine. Slight scratches etc on the outside but this was all noted and didn’t affect our drive whatsoever! We were really happy and would happily rent again!

JUCY

9.5

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Queenstown

from$16/day

Locations in Queenstown

Queenstown Airport

+64 800 399 736

Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00
Saturday	08:30 - 16:00
Sunday	08:30 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Joanne, Nov 2023

Economy

No problems easy pick up and drop off.

8.0 Very good

Nadine, Aug 2023

Economy

We tried to extend bring forward our booking but could not get the extra 4days required … even with an upgrade .. no cars avail Not enough staff Staff forgot to give us chains we had paid for - we had to come back and get them First car had no usb charger !! First got a stone chip - we returned and got charged $52 or so dollars - but did get to swap car

Hertz

9.3

Wonderful

Read 8 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.6

2 locations in Queenstown

from$139/day

Locations in Queenstown

1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close

+64 3 442 4106

Monday	09:00 - 12:30
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:30
Thursday	09:00 - 12:30
Friday	09:00 - 12:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:30
Sunday	09:00 - 12:30

Airport Ave, Frankton

+64 3 442 4106

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

SUV

Great service, great staff

4.0 Mediocre

Ba, Dec 2023

Full-size SUV

Pickup was bad. We were just told to sign the electronic keypad (wording small). Then we were handed keys and told to go out the door and get our car. There was NO ONE to inspect or go over the car (not the one we booked) with us anywhere! Two days after we picked up the car we received an email saying we had around an hour to take pictures of our rental and attach them. Too Late! We were not told that at the end we would have to pay extra $. The pickup guy was nice but off site due to staffing shortages. The drivers side of the car had no floor mat. Maybe that was the 200$ extra you charged us.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Compact SUV

Car was so awesome!! Would rent again!

Yesaway

9.3

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

+64 21 198 8293

Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00
Saturday	08:30 - 16:00
Sunday	08:30 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Compact

I have already answered 2 previous questionnaires! All was great. Instructions on how to find the office again on the day of departure would be good. Car was fab. Excellent response to phone call when alarm went off.

Mode

9.2

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

9.2

One location in Queenstown

from$53/day

Locations in Queenstown

Terminal Building

+64 3595 1828

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2025

SUV

Perfect

Avis

9.0

Wonderful

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Queenstown

Locations in Queenstown

68-70 Stanley St

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

Airport Dr

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Geoffrey, Jan 2025

Pickup truck

All Good,+++

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

SUV

Liked the new low milage Rav4 we rented. Not happy about the fuel sercvice charge added to our bill. The car was not "topped off with fuel when we picked it up as I found out the first time I refueled and drove almost a 100 kilometers before the gauge appeared when I picked up the car. i returned the vehicle with at least as much fuel in it as when I picked it up

Sixt

9.0

Wonderful