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Car rental rates at Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is an international airport in the lower South Island of New Zealand, and serves the resort town of Queenstown / Tāhuna, which lies around a ten minutes taxi ride or drive from the airport.


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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Queenstown Airport

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    Car models commonly available at Queenstown Airport

    Popular rental car models at Queenstown Airport last month

    • % of Bookings
      Price range last month

    • 1

      15%

      71
      154
      Mitsubishi ASX

      Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

      5

      5

      2 large, 3 small

      Rent with

      Alamo, Apex

    • 2

      9%

      80
      113
      Toyota Rav4

      Toyota Rav4Standard SUV

      5

      5

      4 large, 3 small

      Rent with

      Apex, Enterprise

    • 3

      8%

      145
      145
      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla HatchCompact Car

      5

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Rent with

      Apex, Enterprise

    • 4

      7%

      65
      136
      Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi OutlanderStandard SUV

      5

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Rent with

      Budget, Europcar, Thrifty

    • 5

      6%

      76
      118
      Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30Compact SUV

      5

      5

      3 small

      Rent with

      Avis, Budget

    Audi vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Audi Q7 AWD

      Audi Q7 AWD

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • AUDi Q8 AWD

      AUDi Q8 AWD

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    BYD vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Byd Sealion 6

      Byd Sealion 6Hybrid

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Ford vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Ford Everest

      Ford Everest

      7

      5

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

    • Ford Puma Hybrid

      Ford Puma HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

      Ford Ranger Wildtrak

      5

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise

    • Ford Transit

      Ford Transit

      9

      5

      3 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    Honda vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Honda Cr-v Awd

      Honda Cr-v Awd

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Honda Zr-v Sport

      Honda Zr-v Sport

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Hyundai vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Hyundai Imax

      Hyundai Imax

      8

      5

      3 large, 4 small

      Providers

      Apex

    • Hyundai Santa Fe

      Hyundai Santa Fe

      7

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Kia vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Kia Carnival

      Kia Carnival

      8

      5

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise

    • Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

      Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

      8

      5

      4 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Kia Carnival 8 Seater

      Kia Carnival 8 Seater

      8

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

      Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

      8

      5

      2 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Niro Hybrid

      Kia Niro HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Seltos

      Kia Seltos

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Sorento

      Kia Sorento

      5

      5

      5 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Mazda 3

      Mazda 3

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Mitsubishi ASX

      Mitsubishi ASX

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise, Apex

    • Mitsubishi Outlander

      Mitsubishi Outlander

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      7

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Mitsubishi Pajero

      Mitsubishi Pajero

      7

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

      Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    Polestar vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Polestar 2

      Polestar 2Electric

      5

      4

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Ram vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Cupra Terramar V 4Drive AWD

      Cupra Terramar V 4Drive AWD

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    Renault vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Renault Master Mini Bus

      Renault Master Mini Bus

      12

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Skoda vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Skoda Kodiaq

      Skoda Kodiaq

      7

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Subaru vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Subaru Outback

      Subaru Outback

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Suzuki vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Suzuki Jimny

      Suzuki Jimny

      4

      3

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Suzuki Swift Hybrid

      Suzuki Swift HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    Toyota vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • Toyota C-HR

      Toyota C-HR

      5

      4

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Corolla

      Toyota CorollaHybrid

      5

      5

      1 large

      Providers

      Ezi, Alamo, Enterprise, Apex

    • Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      5

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Apex

    • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      5

      5

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota Highlander

      Toyota Highlander

      5

      5

      4 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Apex

    • Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

      Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota Hilux 2024

      Toyota Hilux 2024

      5

      4

      5 large, 5 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Prado

      Toyota Prado

      7

      5

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

      Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

      Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

      5

      5

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Toyota Rav4

      Toyota Rav4

      5

      5

      4 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Apex, Budget

    • Toyota RAV4

      Toyota RAV4Hybrid

      5

      4

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

      Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

      5

      5

      4 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Apex

    • Toyota Rav4 AWD

      Toyota Rav4 AWD

      5

      5

      3 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      3 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

      Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

      5

      5

      5 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Yaris

      Toyota Yaris

      5

      5

      1 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Alamo, Enterprise

    Showing 10 of 17 vehicles

    Other vehicles for hire at Queenstown Airport

    • 12 Seat Bus

      12 Seat Bus

      12

      4

      12 large

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

      5

      4

      2 small

      Providers

      Europcar

    • Mystery Car

      Mystery Car

      5

      4

      1 small

      Providers

      Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget

    • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

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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

    Queenstown Airport daily rate data

    Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

    Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car

    Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV

    Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV

    Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

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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 16 May, 2026

    How do I pick up a rental car at Queenstown Airport?

    There is one terminal and a range of on-site car rental brands to select from at Queenstown Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Queenstown Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

    Queenstown Airport Terminal

    • Queenstown Airport Terminal

      Queenstown Airport has a single terminal building which services both domestic and international flights.

    Pick up instructions

    • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

      International and Domestic Terminal

      On airport
      At Queenstown Airport, you’ll find the on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal building near the domestic baggage claim area after you exit security and enter into arrivals.

    • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

      Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.

    • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

      International and Domestic Terminal

      On airport
      The on-airport rental hire cars are parked outside the terminal in the rental car park. Once you receive your car keys from the rental desks, exit the terminal and follow the signs to the rental desk car park
      Off airport
      If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

    • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

      Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

      If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

      If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

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    Returning a hire car at Queenstown Airport

    • On-airport

      To return your hire car, follow the signs for rental car returns, it is located just outside the terminal in the rental car park.

      Return your keys to the desk, and if the desk is unattended, or for after-hours returns, place the keys in the drop box located at the counter.

    • Off-airport

      There will be a courtesy shuttle to take you to the terminal building.

      For Apex, you’ll need to return your hire car to the Apex office at 32 Lucas Place, Frankston, Queenstown.

    Car rental depots at Queenstown Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

      Nearby Queenstown Airport

      Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Queenstown Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

      Info. Approximate distance calculated from Queenstown Airport

      Frequently asked questions

      On hiring a car at Queenstown Airport

      • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Queenstown Airport?

        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 at Queenstown Airport 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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