Most popular company | BESTCARRENTALS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R26,75 |
Average price per day | R455 |
Cheapest price per day | R375 |
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 R518, which is about 1 214% cheaper than the typical rate.
EZU Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown with deals as low as R335,79/day found in the past two weeks. Best Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R343,98/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.
The cheapest month to hire a car in Queenstown is May, when you can expect to pay R384/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Queenstown is December (R1 137/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R886
February
R852
March
R635
April
R585
May
R384
June
R451
July
R735
August
R635
September
R535
October
R485
November
R585
December
R1 137
In Queenstown, EVOLVE RENTALS, Snap Rentals, and Thrifty have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R455/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for R375/day from Best Car Rentals, booked on Dec. 20.
Best Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Queenstown. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 183 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Queenstown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
The monthly cost of a car hire in Queenstown is R13 643 (R455/day) on average.
