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Cheap Car Rentals in Queenstown from RM 42
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 12/9 and drop-off date of 18/9. 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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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 27 agosto 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Queenstown this past week from 74 hire locations out of 57 hire agencies. Prices for a Queenstown small car hire start from RM 42/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
RM 79+
Compact
RM 42+
SUV
RM 136+
People carrier
RM 175+
Compact SUV
RM 122+
Intermediate SUV
RM 136+
Standard SUV
RM 167+
Compare car rental deals in Queenstown by type
Here are the best Queenstown small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Queenstown SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 42/day
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A/C
Proton PersonaRM 48/day
4
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A/C
Perodua BezzaRM 63/day
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A/C
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 RM 110. Data was last updated on 27 agosto 2025.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 42/day
4
M
A/C
Proton PersonaRM 48/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua BezzaRM 63/day
4
M
A/C
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 139, which is about 249% 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 47.02/day found in the past two weeks. JUCY is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 93.07/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.
Thrifty
10.0
Rental Cars 247
9.5
Hertz
9.3
Avis
9.0
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 97/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Queenstown is December (RM 299/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 228
February
RM 211
March
RM 160
April
RM 147
May
RM 97
June
RM 118
July
RM 185
August
RM 160
September
RM 126
October
RM 126
November
RM 156
December
RM 299
What car do most people hire in Queenstown?
SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail, for example) are the most popular in Queenstown. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail) 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?
Both Snap Rentals and Thrifty have 3 locations in Queenstown, 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 27 agosto 2025.
Thrifty
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.2
Rental Cars 247
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.5
Hertz
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.6
Avis
5 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.3
Snap Rentals
7 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.6
Ace Rental Cars
5 reviews•2 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
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
8.6
Apex
4 reviews•2 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 27 agosto 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown for a week from Yes Rentals?
Yes Rentals offers hire cars in Queenstown for about RM 1,483 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 is a car hire in Queenstown for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Queenstown, you can expect the average price to be around RM 0. Usually a Compact hire in Queenstown is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for September, it will cost approximately RM 166 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Queenstown. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Queenstown. Deals were last updated on 27 agosto 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queenstown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 9+).
Electric
RM 45+
Hybrid
RM 11+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 9+
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