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Smaller vehicles such as sedans and compacts are certainly the more popular option for drivers in Queenstown. There are a decent number of SUVs as well, while trucks are much rarer in the city. In general a smaller car is a better bet because many of the city’s streets are somewhat on the narrower side, so parking may be easier in a more compact car.
Speed limits in Queenstown go from 30 km/h (19 mph) in city centers up to 110 km/h (68 mph) on the largest and fastest of highways. In between those speed limits drivers will commonly see speed limits of 40 km/h (25 mph) in residential areas and speed limits of 60 km/h (37 mph) on city roads. Additionally, speed limits of 80 km/h (50 mph) are found on larger rural roads.
Parking is an easy affair in Queenstown, thanks to the large number of parking garages and lots in the popular areas of town. For most situations these lots and garages should put you close enough to your final destination. In moments where they don’t, there still is plenty of streetside parking to choose from in most parts of town.
On average a car hire in Queenstown costs £34 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (£8/day), Yes Rentals (£12/day) and Mode Car & Camper Rentals (£12/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at New Zealand Discount Car Rentals Queenstown Airport null (4 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Queenstown is £5.17 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £62 and £83, depending on the car size.
Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Queenstown.
Car hire companies onsite at Queenstown Intl airport include Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Budget, Apex, Sixt, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Europcar, EZU Car Rental, Dollar, Yesaway and EZI.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Europcar, Dollar, EZI, Thrifty, Snap Rentals, JUCY, keddy by Europcar and Ace Rental Cars.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Queenstown costs £34 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Queenstown costs £36 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Queenstown costs £43 per day, on average.
In Queenstown, cars are most frequently hired at Yesaway 77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown (5 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Queenstown costs £237 per week (£34 per day).
On average a car hire in Queenstown costs £1,014 per month (£34 per day).
Most car hire providers in Queenstown offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Queenstown, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
3 locations in Queenstown
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1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close
+64 800 737 070
Airport Ave, Frankton
+64 800 737 070
Queenstown New Zealand
+64 3 442 3532
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Terminal Building
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Queenstown Airport
+64 800 399 736
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1-7 Earl Street
+64 800 502 277
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1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close
+64 3 442 4106
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+64 3 442 4106
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Terminal Building
+64 3595 1828
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26 Shotover St, Queenstown
+64 3442 8040
32 Lucas Place, Frankton
+64 3451 0583
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Domestic Arrivals Hall
+64 3 777 4110
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77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
+64 21 198 8293
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We waited a long time to pick up the car and there was an extra fee to drop off at the airport, but the car itself was good.10.0 Wonderful
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8 Church Street
+64 800 288 699
Terminal Building
+64 9275 2438
Unit 9 222 Glenda Drive
+64 800 288 699
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Very easy pick up and drop off, very good quality cars and category as promised for very affordable price. We had to switch cars between NZ islands and it was extremely “trouble-free”.2.0 Poor
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5/156 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
+64 210 880 6158
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111 Glenda Dr, Frankton
+64 927 540 853
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Queenstown Airport
+64 212 863 456
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+64 3 441 4637
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2/13 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton
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121 Glenda Dr., Frankton
+64 800 736 835
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121 Glenda Drive, Frankton
+64 9373 3925
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Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton
+64 3777 4110
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23 Sutherland Lane
+64 21 180 2323
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23 Sutherland Lane
+54 9 11 5259 9877
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+54 9 11 5259 9877
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1-7 Earl St, St Peters Close
+64 800 243 789
Airport Ave, Frankton
+64 800 243 789
Queenstown New Zealand
+64 3 442 3532
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Queenstown International airport
+64 9889 2976
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Airport Avenue
+64 3442 4106
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206 Dalefield Rd,queenstown
+64 800 300 123
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+64 800 300 123
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Sir Henry Wigly Dr
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121 Glenda Dr, Frankton
+64 800 736 825
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43 Brookes Road, Frankton, Queenstown, 9371
+64 3 420 2878
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180 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
+64 800 939 503
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Queenstown Airport - Free Shuttle Service.
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77 Glenda Drive Frankton
+64 21 748 789
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5, Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand
+64 800 656 564
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Queenstown Airport. Off-airport. 27 Lucas Place, Frankton
+64 21 374 272
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Most popular agency | Mode Car & Camper Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | £34/day |
Good deal | £27/day |
Some Queenstown car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Queenstown.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Queenstown car hire.
Pick-up location | Queenstown |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, People carrier, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 69 |
Airport locations | 54 |
Popular agencies | New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Thrifty, Mode Car & Camper Rentals, Europcar, JUCY |