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Car rental rates in Picton / Waitohi
Picton / Waitohi sits towards the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and is known as both a leaping off point for the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and also as an access point for the famous Queen Charlotte Track. It is around a 25 minute drive from Blenheim / Waiharakeke and about a two hour drive from Nelson.
Getting on the road in Picton is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $55/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2025
from NZD $65/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2025
from NZD $81/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2025 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 26 Jul 2025stephen r.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarPicton Ferry Terminal
- 12 Jun 2025richard w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarPicton Ferry
- 17 Sep 2025luke b.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland City
- 25 Jun 2025soane a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland Airport
- 01 Jul 2025stephen d.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarAuckland International Airport
- 14 Jul 2025micky n.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 20 Jul 2025pathirage wijitha p.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 Jun 2025simon c.Booked: VW Tiguan or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Picton
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Picton. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Picton
Popular rental car models in Picton last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
17%
6565Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
2
17%
4646
Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
2 small
Rent withBudget
3
17%
126126Toyota Rav4 4w.d.Intermediate SUV
5
5
4 large, 3 small
Rent withApex
4
17%
6666
Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
5
17%
8080
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis
Ford vehicles for hire in Picton
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Picton
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Picton
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Picton
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Nissan vehicles for hire in Picton
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Picton
Suzuki Swift
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota vehicles for hire in Picton
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Apex
Toyota Rav4 4w.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Other vehicles for hire in Picton
Haval H6
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mahindra 3xo Ax7l
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Picton daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$66
$66
$234
$234
03 Oct
$66
$66
$199
$199
04 Oct
$66
$66
$234
$234
05 Oct
$55
$55
$234
$234
06 Oct
$66
$66
$234
$234
07 Oct
$55
$55
$234
$234
08 Oct
$66
$66
$234
$234
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$247
$247
$247
$247
03 Oct
$207
$207
$210
$210
04 Oct
$243
$243
$247
$247
05 Oct
$211
$211
$247
$247
06 Oct
$243
$243
$247
$247
07 Oct
$211
$211
$247
$247
08 Oct
$65
$65
$247
$247
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$343
$343
$347
$347
03 Oct
$291
$291
$295
$295
04 Oct
$343
$343
$347
$347
05 Oct
$315
$315
$347
$347
06 Oct
$343
$343
$347
$347
07 Oct
$317
$317
$347
$347
08 Oct
$81
$81
$347
$347
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Marlborough Airport car hire
Are you flying into Marlborough?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Marlborough Airport (BHE).
Regional airports near Picton
Car rental depots in Picton
Car hire depots in Picton are marked on the map below.
Apex Picton Ferry Terminal
Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton SI, 7220
Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.23 • 13 ratings
Avis Picton Ferry
Ferry Terminal Building (South Island), Picton SI, 7220
Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Budget Picton
Ferry Terminal Building, Picton Si NI, 7281
Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Dollar Picton Ferry
Auckland Street, Picton, Picton S.i NI, 7220
Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Europcar Picton City
Interisland Ferry Terminal Office 8, Picton SI, 7220
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hertz Picton Ferry
Interislander Terminal, Auckland St, Picton, Picton NI, 7220
Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thrifty Picton Ferry
Auckland Street, Picton, Picton S.i. NI, 7220
Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Picton
How much does it cost to hire a car in Picton?
Prices start at NZD $55 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $321 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Picton.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Picton?
The highest-rated rental car in Picton is Toyota Highlander or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Picton?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Picton, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Picton?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Picton may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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