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Car Rental Queenstown

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Car Rental Queenstown

EasyTerra Car Rental Queenstown is an independent car rental comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car rental companies so as a customer you can always reserve your rental car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in Queenstown

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Queenstown

Car rental offers in Queenstown

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Queenstown.

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Standard
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Luxury
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Car rental companies in Queenstown

Below are the car rental companies in Queenstown with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire

    9.1 (66)
    From € 36 / day
  • Hertz

    8.9 (6852)
    From € 49 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.8 (1921)
    From € 77 / day
  • Europcar

    8.7 (8061)
    From € 43 / day
  • Budget

    8.5 (9604)
    From € 44 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.5 (5438)
    From € 57 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.3 (4314)
    From € 59 / day
  • Alamo

    8.2 (8619)
    From € 64 / day
  • Sixt

    7.9 (3316)
    From € 33 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    No rates available
  • Avis

    7.5 (5940)
    From € 59 / day
  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.8 (14)
    From € 42 / day
  • Go Rent

    No reviews
    From € 40 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (542)
    No rates available
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7 (471)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (3811)
    No rates available
  • NÜ Car Rentals

    6.5 (20)
    No rates available
  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Queenstown

If you are looking for a rental car in New Zealand, but in a city other than Queenstown, please click through to the Car rental New Zealand page, where you can choose in which city in New Zealand you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Queenstown

EasyTerra Car Rental Queenstown compares prices of car rental companies at the following locations:

1-7 Earl Street

Location information for Queenstown

Introduction

Queenstown is a magnificently located town on New Zealand's South Island. In summer you can make beautiful hikes through the mountains and in winter it's a popular place for skiers.

Population

In the town itself live approximately 10,000 people, but the entire district has almost twice as many inhabitants.

Location

Queenstown is located in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island, on Lake Wakatipu. This huge lake is formed by glaciers and is shaped like a Z. Queenstown lies roughly in the center on the north shore. Opposite Lake Wakatipu you'll see the Remarkables, a mountain range, which can indeed be called remarkable, because the peaks look like the teeth of an enormous saw.

Economy

Queenstown's economy is largely based on tourism in winter months, although more and more people also visit the town and surroundings in summer. There are four large ski runs nearby: Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. There's also some small-scale winegrowing which makes it the world's southernmost wine region.

Airports

Queenstown Airport is situated 10 kilometers east of the center. Besides domestic flights to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the airport also maintains connections with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) in Australia. The approach route is by the way spectacular: the runway is surrounded by the mountains of the Southern Alps. The airport is easily reachable by rental car via Frankton Road (State Highway 6A). The exit to the airport is clearly signposted.

Public Transport

There's a limited local bus service with three lines, exploited by Connectabus. This bus service isn't cheap though. All buses stop on Camp Street, near shopping center O'Connell. During weekends, there's a night bus from that bus station to Frankton, Arrowtown and Kelvin Heights. There are also bus services to other cities on the South Island, including Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch. A hundred-year old steamboat organizes boat trips for tourists on the lake.

Traffic and Parking

It's easy to find your way around town and there are more than sufficient parking facilities. The city lies along freeway SH6 from Cromwell to Kingston. A branch of that road (SH6A) runs to Queenstown. The freeway is in good condition, but on most other roads around Queenstown you need to watch out. The roads through this hilly area can be narrow and winding. The road to the Cardona skiing area is particularly difficult.

Hotels

Queenstown has a large choice of accommodations ranging from hostels for backpackers to luxurious lodges as well as bed & breakfast, apartments and hotels. Queenstown's center is an entertainment area with restaurants, cafés and discos. At night it can be noisy, so if you like peace and quiet, you better find accommodation just outside the city, for example at the much quieter Wanaka, a one-hour drive from Queenstown.

External Sources

For more information about Queenstown, we recommend Google and the following sources:

Practical information

  • Currency
    New Zealand dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Māori
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Rental at this location?
  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire
  • Hertz
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Avis
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • Go Rent
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
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