Most popular company | EZUCARRENTAL |
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Price of petrol per litre | $2.88 |
Average price per day | $80 |
Cheapest price per day | $37 |
January
$91
February
$96
March
$83
April
$58
May
$46
June
$50
July
$69
August
$64
September
$51
October
$55
November
$64
December
$121
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Queenstown is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
There are currently 71 hire locations operating in Queenstown spread across 53 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Queenstown is small car at $37 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Small cars | $41 - $101 | |
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All Car Types | $69 - $166 |
To hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $66/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$101/day). In fact, May is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $98/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$173/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a large car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $151/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$245/day). In fact, June is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a large car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $102/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$167/day). In fact, May is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a SUV saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $172/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$119/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$252/day). In fact, August is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a van is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a pickup truck in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $175/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$335/day). In fact, May is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a pickup truck is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a luxury car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $145/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$256/day). In fact, September is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, hiring a luxury car is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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To secure car rentals in Queenstown, there are several requirements you'll need to meet and a few things to be aware of. You must be at least 21 years old and have held a valid international driver's license for a minimum of 1 year. If you have a valid local license, you won't need an international license but must still have held it for a year. You'll also need your confirmation details with you, as well as the credit card used to make the online booking and a photo ID like a passport. Bear in mind that the owner of the credit card must be present.
Understanding the local driving laws is a good way to keep you and your fellow drivers safe. We suggest keeping up to date with local motor vehicle departments so you know if there are changes to the local laws. You'll drive your cheap car rentals in Queenstown on the left-hand side of the road and pass on the right. All drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts at all times. Drinking and driving in Queenstown is a crime and could easily result in jail time if caught. Rather park your cheap car rental and choose to use public transport.
Queenstown, and the rest of New Zealand's roads are well kept and easy to drive. Choosing the right car rental in Queenstown comes down to your needs. If you're planning on hitting the road and travelling through the Southern Alps, opt for a four-wheel-drive in case of icy conditions. If you're travelling around in the city with fewer passengers, sticking with a smaller model helps with handling and is more fuel-efficient.
After spending a little time in Queenstown, you'll see that parking your car rental in Queenstown can be tricky. There are a couple of areas you can usually find parking though. Park Street is close to town and offers free parking for your economy car rental. You'll find paid-parking areas in the CBD, though there are plenty of restrictions, so make sure to read the signs. Boundary Street is home to 33 new car parking spots. These are paid-parking spots.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $80/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Dec. 8.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Queenstown from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($37/day), EZU Car Rental ($37/day), and Budget ($67/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Europcar (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Queenstown.
The average price of petrol in Queenstown is $2.88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $129 and $187 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Yes Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Queenstown. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $357 per week.
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 32% to make it a great deal in Queenstown. Try to book at least 61 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Queenstown for a month is certainly possible.
The average cost of a car rental in Queenstown for a month is $1,529. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Queenstown is $93. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Queenstown. For the month of January, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Queenstown for as low as $105/day.
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Queenstown is Intermediate (Honda CR-V) based on our Cheapflights data.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($21+).