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Cheap Car Rentals in Queenstown from AED 45

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 with a pick-up date of 7/6 and drop-off date of 10/6. 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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Cheapest time to rent a car in Queenstown

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Queenstown and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 May 2025.

January

AED 194

February

AED 183

March

AED 139

April

AED 132

May

AED 88

June

AED 102

July

AED 150

August

AED 139

September

AED 106

October

AED 113

November

AED 135

December

AED 257

Popular car types in Queenstown

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Queenstown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 May 2025.

There are 54 hire agencies servicing Queenstown. These agencies, altogether, have 70 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Queenstown with prices from AED 45 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Queenstown:

Economy

Economy

AED 45+

Compact

Compact

AED 70+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 153+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 105+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 111+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 125+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 127+

Compare available car types for rental in Queenstown

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Queenstown to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 May 2025.

Small cars

AED 39 - AED 235

All Car Types

AED 91 - AED 477

To rent a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 97/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~AED 39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 235/day). In fact, May is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queenstown, renting a small car saves you 52% 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 rent a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 178/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~AED 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 376/day). In fact, May is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queenstown, renting a medium car saves you 10% 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 rent a large car in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 228/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Queenstown, New Zealand (~AED 200/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 589/day). In fact, May is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queenstown, renting a large car is 14% more expensive. 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 rent a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 204/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Queenstown, New Zealand (~AED 43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 474/day). In fact, October is about 79% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Queenstown. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queenstown, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. 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:

Ford FiestaAED 45/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai ElantraAED 70/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Top rental agencies in Queenstown

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Queenstown known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Queenstown. Reviews were last updated on 22 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Queenstown, including Thrifty, Rental Cars 247 and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.2

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

Hertz

9.3
Wonderful
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.6

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.3

Snap Rentals

8.6
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Ace Rental Cars

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

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

Apex

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.7

Best car rental deals found in Queenstown

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Queenstown. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Queenstown with an average daily rate of AED 122. Data was last updated on 22 May 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Queenstown. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Ford FiestaAED 45/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai ElantraAED 70/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Nissan KicksAED 105/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Queenstown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Queenstown, offering car hire for around AED 3,824 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Queenstown for a month is certainly possible.

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

    AED 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 June, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Queenstown. Deals were last updated on 22 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 8+).

Electric

Electric

AED 39+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 8+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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