Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Queenstown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2026.
Most popular company | DISCOUNTNZ |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £1.37 |
Average price per day | £36 |
Cheapest price per day | £8 |
There are currently 81 hire locations operating in Queenstown spread across 62 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Queenstown is small car at £8 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
£8+
Compact
£9+
SUV
£19+
People carrier
£36+
Full-size SUV
£29+
Pick-up truck
£54+
Compact SUV
£16+
Standard SUV
£22+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Queenstown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
£42
February
£49
March
£36
April
£29
May
£19
June
£19
July
£30
August
£28
September
£25
October
£21
November
£27
December
£50
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Queenstown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £36/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for £16/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 5.
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Queenstown, offering car hire for around £164 per week on average.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Queenstown for a month is certainly possible.
Our recent data shows that New Zealand Discount Car Rentals can potentially be 85% below the average car hire price in Queenstown. Check prices and availability for New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Queenstown is on average £701 a month or £23 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Queenstown car hire.
£0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Queenstown, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Queenstown, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £27/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£11+).
Electric
£40+
Hybrid
£11+
Petrol/Diesel
£11+