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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 R444, which is about 1 362% 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 R355 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R834. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R639

February

R657

March

R550

April

R568

May

R355

June

R426

July

R532

August

R515

September

R426

October

R444

November

R497

December

R834

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. Compact (Toyota Corolla) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV) 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 30 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 30 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 Ace Rental Cars?

    Ace Rental Cars offers hire cars at Queenstown Intl Airport for about R2 583 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.

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