Car rental in Queenstown, New Zealand

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These are the cheapest Queenstown car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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Renting a car in Queenstown: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyHao Rentals
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price226 €
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Queenstown will set you back around 226 € per day or 313 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Queenstown is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Queenstown are currently Hao Rentals and Ace Rental Cars.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Queenstown is currently August.
On average, around 313 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Queenstown is 78 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Queenstown for a whole month is 1.392 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Queenstown, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Queenstown that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Queenstown.
Most places – Queenstown included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 43 € per day. The average price per day is around 226 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Hao Rentals, Yes rentals and Ace Rental Cars offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Queenstown.