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Queenstown car rentals in 2025

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 7 November 2025.

Most popular company

EZUCARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

RM 6.57

Average price per day

RM 112

Cheapest price per day

RM 86

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 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 134, which is about 234% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown?

Hao Car Rentals Limited is currently the cheapest car hire company in Queenstown with deals as low as RM 30.65/day found in the past two weeks. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 35.42/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 100/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Queenstown is December (RM 288/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 226

February

RM 213

March

RM 159

April

RM 146

May

RM 100

June

RM 113

July

RM 184

August

RM 159

September

RM 134

October

RM 121

November

RM 155

December

RM 289

What car do most people hire in Queenstown?

SUV cars (Hyundai Kona, for example) are the most popular in Queenstown. Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Compact (Hyundai Kona) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Queenstown.

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 7 November 2025.

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

7.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Queenstown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Queenstown?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 112/day when booking a car hire in Queenstown. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 86/day from Hao Car Rentals Limited, booked on Nov. 2.

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

    EZU Car Rental offers hire cars in Queenstown for about RM 1,147 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 4,914, with the average price for a rental being around RM 164 a day. Book with Hao Car Rentals Limited, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 83% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Queenstown.

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 7 November 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 (RM 15+).

Electric

Electric

RM 85+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 15+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 15+

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