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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.

  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $43/day

    for 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
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  • ApexCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $44/day

    for 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
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  • ApexIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $54/day

    for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $59/day

    for 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 12, 2025 by an Australian 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 12 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Picton car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(87 reviews)
  • 12 Jun 2025

    Good to be able to find best deal simply

    richard w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Picton Ferry
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 29 Apr 2025

    Simple

    ronald t.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    Having booked with the wrong dates. Helpful advice and quick change

    peter t.
    Booked: Hyundai Kona or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Hyundai Kona or similar
  • 04 Jun 2025

    Seamless, quick, easy, refreshing !! A booking service that just works :-)

    collette j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
    Christchurch City
    Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
  • 10 Jun 2025

    Clear and easy to use

    shelley h.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 03 Apr 2025

    very easy and straightforward

    marilyn b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 26 May 2025

    Got very good pricing, website is good too, thanks

    roger m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 06 Jun 2025

    Quick and easy

    kevin g.
    Booked: Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Picton

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, SUV and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Picton.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Picton

Ford vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mitsubishi Asx

    Mitsubishi Asx

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Nissan vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Subaru vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Avis

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Other vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Gwm Tank 300

    Gwm Tank 300

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Haval H6 Premium

    Haval H6 Premium

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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“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

Today

12 Jul

$53

$260

Sun

13 Jul

$53

$260

Mon

14 Jul

$52

$81

Tue

15 Jul

$44

$78

Wed

16 Jul

$52

$78

Thu

17 Jul

$44

$79

Fri

18 Jul

$49

$79

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

13 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

14 Jul

$66

$66

Tue

15 Jul

$59

$66

Wed

16 Jul

$66

$66

Thu

17 Jul

$59

$66

Fri

18 Jul

$66

$66

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Jul

$52

$80

Sun

13 Jul

$52

$80

Mon

14 Jul

$52

$275

Tue

15 Jul

$43

$275

Wed

16 Jul

$52

$80

Thu

17 Jul

$43

$80

Fri

18 Jul

$52

$80

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Jul

$138

$324

Sun

13 Jul

$138

$324

Mon

14 Jul

$158

$162

Tue

15 Jul

$131

$324

Wed

16 Jul

$86

$88

Thu

17 Jul

$54

$114

Fri

18 Jul

$65

$80

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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 12 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Picton

Car hire depots in Picton are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Picton Ferry Terminal

    Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton SI, 7220

    Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.23 • 13 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Avis Picton Ferry

    Ferry Terminal Building (South Island), Picton SI, 7220

    Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Budget Picton

    Ferry Terminal Building, Picton Si NI, 7281

    Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    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

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Europcar Picton City

    Interisland Ferry Terminal Office 8, Picton SI, 7220

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    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

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    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

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $43 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $134 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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