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Cheap Car Hire in Queenstown Intl Airport from £7

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 19/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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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Queenstown Intl Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Queenstown Intl Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

SNAPRENTALS

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£37

Cheapest price per day

£7

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 13 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Queenstown Intl Airport this past week from 71 hire locations out of 55 hire agencies. Prices for a Queenstown Intl Airport small car hire start from £7/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car hire deals at Queenstown Intl Airport by type

Here are the best Queenstown Intl Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Queenstown Intl Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Rio£7/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Citroen C4 Cactus£7/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C4 Cactus
Honda Civic£9/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Best car hire deals found at Queenstown Intl Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Queenstown Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Queenstown Intl Airport with an average daily rate of £19. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Nissan Qashqai£15/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Citroen C4 Cactus£9/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C4 Cactus
Mercedes-Benz GLA£20/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz GLA

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 £18, which is about 41% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company at Queenstown Intl Airport with deals as low as £11.51/day found in the past two weeks. Snap Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £13.18/day.

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?

At Queenstown Intl Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just £15. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £35 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Queenstown Intl Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just £15. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £35 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£27

February

£27

March

£23

April

£24

May

£15

June

£18

July

£22

August

£21

September

£18

October

£18

November

£21

December

£35

What car do most people hire at Queenstown Intl Airport?

Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Queenstown Intl Airport. SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota Alphard or similar).

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 hire 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 13 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 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Queenstown Intl Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £40/day when booking a car hire at Queenstown Intl Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £22/day from Hao Car Rentals Limited, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 Snap Rentals?

    Hiring a car at Queenstown Intl Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Snap Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £184/week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Queenstown Intl Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire at Queenstown Intl Airport for a month is £789. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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 13 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 (£9+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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