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Queenstown car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Queenstown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Most popular company

YESAWAY

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 26,191.64

Average price per day

Rp 833,089

Cheapest price per day

Rp 800,390

Cheapflights insights for Queenstown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Queenstown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Queenstown, book about 37 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 520,579, which is about 1,309,533% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown?

Looking to hire a car in Queenstown? Snap Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 447,535.38/day. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 1,000,650.75/day.

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.

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 374,166 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,155,035. 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 862,209

February

Rp 829,673

March

Rp 618,188

April

Rp 585,652

May

Rp 374,166

June

Rp 455,507

July

Rp 683,260

August

Rp 618,188

September

Rp 471,775

October

Rp 504,311

November

Rp 601,920

December

Rp 1,155,035

What car do most people hire in Queenstown?

Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Queenstown. Full-size cars (Kia Carnival 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?

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

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 15 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Queenstown, including Thrifty, Rental Cars 247 and Hertz in Queenstown. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

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 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Hertz

9.3
Wonderful
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.6

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.3

Snap Rentals

8.6
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Ace Rental Cars

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.6

Apex

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

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 15 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Queenstown?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 833,089/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 800,390/day from Yesaway, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 5,831,625 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Queenstown for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Yesaway can potentially be 4% below the average car hire price in Queenstown. Check prices and availability for Yesaway and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Queenstown is on average Rp 24,992,680 a month or Rp 833,089 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Queenstown car hire.

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