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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 R439, which is about 1 348% 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.
Thrifty
10.0
Rental Cars 247
9.5
Avis
9.0
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
8.6
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 R351 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R826. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R633
February
R650
March
R545
April
R562
May
R351
June
R422
July
R527
August
R510
September
R422
October
R439
November
R492
December
R826
What car do most people hire at Queenstown Intl Airport?
SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail, for example) are the most popular in Queenstown Intl Airport. Compact (Suzuki Jimny) and Intermediate (Mitsubishi ASX) 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 15 August 2025.
Thrifty
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
9,0
Rental Cars 247
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,5
Comfort
9,5
Overall
9,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,5
Avis
5 reviews•1 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
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,4
Overall
8,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
8,6
Ace Rental Cars
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
8,6
Snap Rentals
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
8,5
Apex
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
7,7
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
7,7
Budget
9 reviews•1 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 15 August 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 Hao Car Rentals Limited?
Hao Car Rentals Limited offers hire cars at Queenstown Intl Airport for about R1 734 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.