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Queenstown car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Queenstown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 February 2026.

Most popular company

MODERENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

RM 6.26

Average price per day

RM 185

Cheapest price per day

RM 130

Cheapflights insights for Queenstown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Queenstown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Queenstown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Queenstown, book about 37 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 128, which is about 210% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown?

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown with deals as low as RM 72.22/day found in the past two weeks. Hao Car Rentals Limited is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 77.35/day.

What is the best car rental company in Queenstown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Queenstown 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 rent a car in Queenstown?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Queenstown is May, when you can expect to pay RM 93/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Queenstown is December (RM 257/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 218

February

RM 241

March

RM 171

April

RM 148

May

RM 93

June

RM 105

July

RM 171

August

RM 148

September

RM 124

October

RM 113

November

RM 140

December

RM 257

Which car hire company has the most locations in Queenstown?

In Queenstown, EVOLVE RENTALS, Snap Rentals, and Thrifty have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 28 February 2026.

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

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

Hertz

8.9
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

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

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

Apex

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Queenstown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Queenstown?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 185/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 130/day from Mode, booked on Feb. 21.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Queenstown for about RM 1,083 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Queenstown.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Queenstown for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Queenstown can be found for about RM 4,643, with the average price for a rental being around RM 155 a day. Book with Mode, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 30% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Queenstown.

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