Cheap Car Hire in Queenstown from R299

To hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R375/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R261/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R885/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a small car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R597/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R480/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 587/day). In fact, May is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R669/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R480/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 766/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisR299/day

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Volkswagen PoloR403/day

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Nissan AlmeraR405/day

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• What are the requirements to rent a car in Queenstown?

  Queenstown is an adventure holiday so finding cheap car rental in Queenstown is a must so you can spend your money on seeing the sights. In order to qualify for Queenstown car rentals you would need a valid native driver's licence or an International Driver's Licence. Positive proof of ID or passport is needed for car rentals in Queenstown and a major credit card for payment and insurance purposes. You have to be 21 years to rent a car but you can pay a youth surcharge at select rental companies.

• What are the rules for driving in Queenstown?

  Make sure you have brushed up on the road rules before you utilise car rentals in Queenstown. The vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road and there are speed limits on different roads and motorways. For your cheap car rental in Queenstown, whether you have hired an economy car rental or a passenger van rental, it is important to remember both the driver and passengers must wear seatbelts. If the phone rings, don’t answer, as it is illegal unless you have a hands-free car kit. Before you finalise your booking with Queenstown car rentals, it’s a good idea to check with the Queenstown city Department of Motor Vehicles for updated road rules. In New Zealand, the alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 years and over is 250 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath and the blood alcohol limit is 50 milligrams (mg) per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Queenstown?

  Rental cars in Queenstown come with a huge variety of car models to choose from to suit your trip. When looking for cheap car rental in Queenstown, then search for a small compact car to get you around town. Although Queenstown is known for adventure, it is also filled with restaurants and shopping experiences where you won't need a big car. Rental cars in Queenstown are known to have a big variety of SUV adventure cars if you want to explore the offbeat landscapes. This is the preferred choice for most car rentals in Queenstown.

• What are the best places to park in Queenstown?

  Once you have hired your car from a Queenstown car rental, you will find a wide selection of places to park. There are free parking spots around town, pay and display parking spaces on certain streets and car parks where you can park for the day. Make sure you have extra cash before your outing to pay and you won't battle to find a place to park.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

  New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Queenstown. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 608 per week on average.

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

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

• How much is a car hire in Queenstown for a weekend?

  Car hire prices in Queenstown are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate SUV to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate SUV car hire in July to be on average R464 per day.