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How far in advance should I hire a car in Queenstown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Queenstown, book about 41 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 515,893, which is about 1,300,359% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Queenstown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Queenstown is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Rental Cars 247 (rated 9.5/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.5
Avis
Avis
9.0
Hertz
Hertz
8.9

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Queenstown?

Planning to hire a car in Queenstown? May is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 399,401 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,148,278. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 882,010

February

Rp 848,727

March

Rp 632,385

April

Rp 582,460

May

Rp 399,401

June

Rp 449,326

July

Rp 732,235

August

Rp 632,385

September

Rp 532,535

October

Rp 482,609

November

Rp 599,101

December

Rp 1,148,278

What car do most people hire in Queenstown?

Passenger van cars (Toyota HiAce or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Queenstown. Full-size cars (Toyota HiAce or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, EVOLVE RENTALS, Snap Rentals, and Thrifty have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Queenstown

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Queenstown known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Queenstown. Reviews were last updated on 5 December 2025.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.2

Rental Cars 247

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.9
Very Good
8 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.6

Snap Rentals

8.6
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Apex

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Queenstown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown for a week from Yesaway?

    Yesaway is one of the top picks in Queenstown. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 3,652,022 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Queenstown?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Queenstown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Queenstown. Deals were last updated on 5 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 223+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 223+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 247+

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