Queenstown travel guide
Queenstown Tourism | Queenstown Guide
You're Going to Love Queenstown
With a population of 10,442, Queenstown is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Queenstown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Queenstown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Threesixty Restaurant and Bar - Crowne Plaza Queenstown (93 Beach Street) and Madam Woo - Queenstown (5 Lower Ballarat Street Q) are great picks.
When to visit Queenstown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queenstown in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Queenstown, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Queenstown
Plane
When flying to Queenstown, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Queenstown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 34h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Queenstown is to pick up a car hire from Dunedin, which is about 107 miles from Queenstown. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and Budget, among others, in Dunedin.
Airlines serving Queenstown
Where to stay in Queenstown
From 5-star hotels such as the QT Queenstown to great affordable options like the Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Queenstown offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £321 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Queenstown, with prices from £14 to £946 per night. Fernhill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Queenstown are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Queenstown
Most booked hotels in Queenstown
Hiring a car in Queenstown
Hiring a car in Queenstown costs £34 per day, on average, or £135 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Hertz, Budget and Yes Rentals are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Queenstown is the Snap Rentals branch at Terminal Building, which is 4 miles from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Queenstown.
Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Queenstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.75 and £22.33. Compact (Class Compact Van or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Queenstown, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.