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Car rental rates in Queenstown / Tāhuna

Located upon the shores of Lake Wakatipu / Whakatipu Waimāori, in the southern reaches of New Zealand’s South Island, and set against the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown / Tāhuna is justifiably famous for both its beauty and outdoors life. Queenstown is about a three and a half hour drive from Dunedin / Ōtepoti and around six hours by car from Christchurch / Ōtautahi.


Getting on the road in Queenstown 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.

  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $63/day

    for 12 Sep - 15 Sep 2024
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  • HertzIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $68/day

    for 12 Sep - 15 Sep 2024
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  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $94/day

    for 16 Sep - 19 Sep 2024
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  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $117/day

    for 13 Sep - 18 Sep 2024
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  • HertzFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $158/day

    for 12 Sep - 15 Sep 2024
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  • ThriftyFullsize Passenger Van
    Fullsize Passenger Van

    From NZD $188/day

    for 13 Sep - 18 Sep 2024
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 10, 2024 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 10 September, 2024

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Our overall rating
(44 reviews)
  • 06 Aug 2024

    Easy to understand, edit and complete.

    andrew c.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch City
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 27 Aug 2024

    Easy, also easy to cancel and re book when I made a mistake in booking.

    andrew c.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 08 Aug 2024

    Very easy

    craig t.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 27 Aug 2024

    Straight forward and easy to follow.

    tele e.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 28 Aug 2024

    quick and easy - proof of the whole experience will be on collecting and using the vehicle :-)

    craig m.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 27 Jul 2024

    Very easy online booking experience.

    kerrie b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Greymouth Railway Station
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 06 Jul 2024

    It was straightforward and as long as there are no issues when the time comes to pick up the car, I'm very happy

    emily r.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 08 Sep 2024

    EXCELLENT

    murray s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander - Ski Rack & Chain Inc or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander - Ski Rack & Chain Inc or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Queenstown

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots in Queenstown.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Queenstown

Popular rental car models in Queenstown last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    44%

    56
    132
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Avis, Hertz

  • 2

    13%

    67
    120
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 3

    13%

    57
    58
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 4

    13%

    182
    190
    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota PreviaFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    6%

    62
    62
    Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • 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 Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Skoda vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Queenstown

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

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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 car hire

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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

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Car rental depots in Queenstown

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

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Queenstown City

    26 Shotover St, Queenstown SI, 9300

    Today •10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    monday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    tuesday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    wednesday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    thursday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    friday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    saturday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    sunday

    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Avis Queenstown City

    68-70 Stanley St, Queenstown SI, 9300

    Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Budget Queenstown

    68-70 Stanley St, Queenstown SI, 9300

    Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    2.20 • 1 rating

    1

    Service

    1

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    3

    Vehicle

    1

    Presentation

  • Dollar Queenstown Downtown

    1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close, Queenstown, Queenstown NI, 9003

    Today •9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Hertz Queenstown Downtown

    1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close, Queenstown, Queenstown NI, 9003

    Today •9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Thrifty Queenstown Downtown

    1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close, Queenstown, Queenstown NI, 9003

    Today •9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Queenstown

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown?

    Prices start at NZD $63 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $247 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Queenstown.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Queenstown?

    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 NZD $188 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Queenstown.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Queenstown?

    The highest-rated rental car in Queenstown is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Queenstown?

    Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Queenstown, based on ratings by our customers.

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

    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 Queenstown 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.

  • Can I pick up a rental car in Queenstown and return it to another location?

    Yes, just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location. Take note though that there will be a one-way fee charged by the car rental provider in your booking, and that will be included in the prices we compare for you.

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