Cheap Car Hire in Queenstown from R374

To hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R395/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R263/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 447/day). In fact, May is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a small car saves you 48% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R571/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R577/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 164/day). In fact, June is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a medium car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of R638/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand (~R634/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 164/day). In fact, November is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queenstown, renting a SUV saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Queenstown SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR374/day

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Suzuki CiazR502/day

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Ford FiestaR780/day

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• What are the requirements to rent a car in Queenstown?

  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.

• What are the rules for driving in Queenstown?

  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.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Queenstown?

  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.

• What are the best places to park 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.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Queenstown?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Queenstown from the following companies over the past two weeks: EZU Car Rental (R374/day), Dollar (R724/day), and Rental Cars 247 (R872/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Queenstown?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10,0 rating), Europcar (10,0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Queenstown.

• What are petrol prices like in Queenstown?

  The average price of petrol in Queenstown is R30,28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 362 and R1 968 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown for a week from Snap Rentals?

  Snap Rentals is one of the top picks in Queenstown. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 234 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Queenstown for the best price?

  Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 31% on your car hire. For a below average price in Queenstown, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 64 days in advance.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Queenstown?

  Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Queenstown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

• How much is a car hire in Queenstown for a weekend?

  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 Compact to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in November to be on average R0 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Queenstown?

  The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Queenstown is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.