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Rent a reliable rental car from Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is an international airport in the lower South Island of New Zealand, and serves the resort town of Queenstown, which lies around a ten minutes taxi ride or drive from the airport. Lock in low rates on your next hire car when flying into Queenstown Airport. VroomVroomVroom compares prices from top car rental brands in New Zealand, presenting a range of vehicle options to suit your budget.

Quick facts on hiring a car at Queenstown Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Limousine, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depots11 car rental depots at Queenstown Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Ezi, Go Rentals, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Upcoming car rental rates at Queenstown Airport*

Compact Car
Compact Car

Starts at NZD $79/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 11, 2023
Intermediate SUV
Intermediate SUV

Starts at NZD $81/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023
Economy Car
Economy Car

Starts at NZD $97/day
From December 06, 2023 to December 09, 2023
Passenger Van
Passenger Van

Starts at NZD $405/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023

*Rates last updated on December 05, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 6:01 am on December 05, 2023 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.

Car rental depots at Queenstown Airport

Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.

Alamo Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:30 - 22:00
Apex Queenstown Airport * 32 Lucas Place, Frankton
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 16:30
Avis Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 21:00
Budget Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 21:00
Dollar Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:30 - 21:30
Enterprise Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:30 - 22:00
Ezi Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - tue
    08:00 - 21:00
  • wed - sun
    08:00 - 21:30
Go Rentals Queenstown Airport * Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 17:00
Hertz Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:30 - 21:30
Sixt Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    08:00 - 21:30
Thrifty Queenstown Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    07:30 - 21:30
*Apex and Go Rentals are off-airport providers, meaning a complimentary shuttle bus will take you directly from the terminal to their site.

Picking up a rental car at Queenstown Airport

There is one terminal and a range of on-site car rental brands to select from 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 orientation: Terminals

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

International and Domestic Terminal

Where are the on-airport hire car desks?

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.

Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?

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

What should I do if the car hire 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.

Where are the off-airport hire cars parked?

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.

Dropping off a hire car at Queenstown Airport

Domestic Terminal

Returning an on-airport hire car

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.

Returning an off-airport hire car

For Apex, you’ll need to return your hire car to the Apex office at 32 Lucas Place, Frankston, Queenstown. There will be a courtesy shuttle to take you to the terminal building.

The information on this section was last reviewed on July 16, 2023.


Frequently asked questions for Queenstown Airport car hire

How much does it cost to hire a car at Queenstown Airport?

Prices start at NZD $76 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $478 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Queenstown Airport.

How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Queenstown Airport?

If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $82 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Queenstown Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Queenstown Airport?

If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between NZD $405 and NZD $488 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Queenstown Airport.

What is the highest-rated hire car at Queenstown Airport?

The highest-rated rental car at Queenstown Airport is Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Queenstown Airport?

Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider at Queenstown Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

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

Yes, the per-day rates of certain rental cars usually decrease if you book for a longer duration. However, it still depends on the car rental provider, and some vehicle types may not be available depending on the date, so it is better to compare different booking durations first to see what your options are.

What our customers say

Have a look at what VroomVroomVroom customers had to say after they booked a hire car for Queenstown Airport.

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