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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
Hyundai I30
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 26 Nov 2026
from NZD $90/day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 26 Nov 2026
from NZD $93/day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 26 Nov 2026
from NZD $99/day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 26 Nov 2026
from NZD $112/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle or similar
View offerTravel 20 Nov - 23 Nov 2026
from NZD $219/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 16, 2026 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 in NZD from a search run on 16 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
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- 13 Nov 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
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- 12 Nov 2026pradanya s.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarQueenstown Airport
- 18 Sep 2026richard s.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarDunedin Airport
- 22 Aug 2026dorothy a.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 14 Aug 2026carl m.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarAuckland City
- 10 Sep 2026bernard w.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarChristchurch Airport
- 12 Aug 2026david f.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarQueenstown Downtown
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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
Ford vehicles for hire in Picton
Ford Ranger 4wd (inc Canopy)
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Picton
Hyundai I30
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Hyundai Tucson
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Kia vehicles for hire in Picton
Kia Stonic
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda vehicles for hire in Picton
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
MG vehicles for hire in Picton
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Picton
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Avis, Budget
Nissan vehicles for hire in Picton
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d.
5
5
4 large, 3 small
ProvidersApex
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Picton
Suzuki Swift
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Other vehicles for hire in Picton
Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6 Ultra Phev 2wdHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hv H6 Ultra Phev 2wdHybrid
5
4
3 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
16 Nov
$90
$334
17 Nov
$315
$334
18 Nov
$315
$334
19 Nov
$90
$251
20 Nov
$232
$242
21 Nov
$208
$249
22 Nov
$239
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Nov
$93
$338
17 Nov
$338
$338
18 Nov
$338
$338
19 Nov
$93
$338
20 Nov
$253
$253
21 Nov
$230
$338
22 Nov
$338
$338
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Nov
$112
$565
17 Nov
$323
$482
18 Nov
$323
$482
19 Nov
$112
$482
20 Nov
$241
$482
21 Nov
$218
$482
22 Nov
$248
$482
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Nov
$99
$430
17 Nov
$419
$419
18 Nov
$419
$419
19 Nov
$99
$430
20 Nov
$350
$350
21 Nov
$292
$392
22 Nov
$461
$461
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 16 November, 2026
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
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Car Rentals Picton Ferry Terminal
4.3 (15)Interislander Ferry Terminal
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:59
Avis Picton Ferry
N/AFerry Terminal Building (South Island)
Mon–Sun 09:00–19:30
Budget Car Rental Picton
N/AFerry Terminal Building
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:30
Dollar Car Rental Picton Ferry
N/AAuckland Street, Picton
Mon–Sun 11:30–14:30 & 16:30–19:30
Europcar Picton City
N/AInterisland Ferry Terminal Office 8
Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00
Hertz Picton Ferry
N/AInterislander Terminal, Auckland St, Picton
Mon–Sun 11:30–14:30 & 16:30–19:30
Thrifty Car Rental Picton Ferry
5.0 (1)Auckland Street, Picton
Mon–Sun 11:30–14:30 & 16:30–19:30
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Picton
How much does it cost to hire a car in Picton?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 17 and 23 November 2026, prices range from NZD $214 per day for a Compact car to NZD $350 per day for a Standard SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Picton.
What is the cheapest car rental in Picton?
The cheapest car rental in Picton is a Compact car from NZD $214 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 17 and 23 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Picton?
Booking your hire car in Picton 12 days beforehand can save you over 12 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
What is the best car rental company in Picton?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Picton, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Picton?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Picton, with rates from NZD $214 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 17 and 23 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
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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