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Cheap Car Hire in Queenstown Intl Airport from R247

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Queenstown Intl Airport with a pick-up date of 26/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Queenstown Intl Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Queenstown Intl Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

There are 54 hire agencies servicing Queenstown Intl Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 70 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Queenstown Intl Airport with prices from R247 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire at Queenstown Intl Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People carrier

People carrier

R2 628+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 306+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 052+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car hire deals found at Queenstown Intl Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Queenstown Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Queenstown Intl Airport with an average daily rate of R725. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Volkswagen T-ROCR417/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Volkswagen PoloR405/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen TiguanR910/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Tiguan

Cheapflights insights for Queenstown Intl Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Queenstown Intl Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Queenstown Intl Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Queenstown Intl Airport, book about 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R443, which is about 1 358% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car hire company at Queenstown Intl Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Queenstown Intl Airport 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.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Queenstown Intl Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Queenstown Intl Airport? May is the cheapest month, costing about R354 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R833. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R638

February

R655

March

R549

April

R567

May

R354

June

R425

July

R531

August

R514

September

R425

October

R443

November

R496

December

R833

What car do most people hire at Queenstown Intl Airport?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Queenstown Intl Airport. Intermediate (Hyundai i30) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Queenstown Intl Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Queenstown Intl Airport?

At Queenstown Intl Airport, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Snap Rentals, Sunnycars, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Queenstown Intl Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Queenstown Intl Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Queenstown Intl Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.

Thrifty

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Rental Cars 247

9,5
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,5

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,3

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8,6
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,6

Ace Rental Cars

8,6
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,6

Snap Rentals

8,5
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,5

Apex

8,2
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

7,7

Budget

7,0
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Queenstown Intl Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at Queenstown Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Queenstown Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the Queenstown Intl Airport car hire counter:Dollar (10,0)Thrifty (10,0)Europcar (10,0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0)keddy by Europcar (10,0)Rental Cars 247 (9,5)JUCY (9,3)Hertz (9,3)Yesaway (9,3)Mode (9,2)

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

    New Zealand Discount Car Rentals offers hire cars at Queenstown Intl Airport for about R2 608 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Queenstown Intl Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car hires by fuel type in Queenstown Intl Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Queenstown Intl Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Queenstown Intl Airport. Deals were last updated on 11 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Queenstown Intl Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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