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There are 57 hire agencies servicing Queenstown. These agencies, altogether, have 75 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Queenstown with prices from R258 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Queenstown:
Here are the best Queenstown small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Queenstown SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To get the best deal on car hire in Queenstown, book about 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R550, which is about 1 278% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 R396/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Queenstown is December (R1 204/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
R929
February
R877
March
R654
April
R602
May
R396
June
R464
July
R757
August
R654
September
R550
October
R516
November
R636
December
R1 204
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.
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Queenstown. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 933 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.
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 Economy to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in November to be on average R0 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R24+).