Queenstown Airport Car Rental & Van Hire
Welcome to New Zealand Rent A Car Queenstown Airport, providing reliable Queenstown car rental at the gateway to the south with affordable rates.
Queenstown
A large selection of well maintained, affordable rental cars
Local knowledge to help you make the most of your car rental
Friendly staff and convenient central car rental location
Free maps and guides
No charge for additional drivers + free roadside assistance
Driving safely in NZ brochure with translations for overseas visitors explaining road rules
A large selection of well maintained, affordable rental cars
Friendly staff and convenient central car rental location
No charge for additional drivers + free roadside assistance
Local knowledge to help you make the most of your car rental
Free maps and guides
Driving safely in NZ brochure with translations for overseas visitors explaining road rules
Cheap Car Rental Queenstown Airport
Find the Best Car Rentals at Queenstown Airport, New Zealand
Queenstown Airport is the gateway to some of the most breathtaking experiences in New Zealand's South Island. Known as New Zealand's adventure capital, it offers a wealth of activities and stunning scenery to explore. To make the most of your trip, a rental car from New Zealand Rent A Car Queenstown Airport is the best way to get started.
Whether you’re embarking on a South Island adventure or need a reliable rental car for a road trip, we have you covered with a wide range of vehicles to suit your travel needs.
Our Queenstown Airport car rental service is designed for simplicity and convenience. Although we don't have a desk inside the airport, we’re situated close by and our shuttle service ensures easy pickups and drop-offs. Operating between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, the shuttle collects you from the arrivals hall and takes you directly to our nearby branch at 2/13 Red Oaks Drive, just a short ride away.
Upon arrival, our friendly staff will assist you with all formalities, ensuring a smooth transition so you can quickly collect your car. This hassle-free process not only saves you time but also lets you start your New Zealand adventure without delay.
With options across many new and well-maintained vehicles, we cater to both budget travelers and those looking for a bit more comfort and style. Our fleet is perfect for navigating the local terrain, whether you're planning to explore the nearby ski resorts, vineyards, or the numerous scenic drives around Queenstown and Central Otago.
We ensure that your car rental at Queenstown Airport includes flexible rental terms, 24-hour roadside assistance, and a variety of insurance options for your convenience. Book your car online today to secure the best car rentals at Queenstown Airport.
Cheap Queenstown Airport Car Hire for Your Next Adventure
Looking for the best car rental deals at Queenstown Airport? NZ Rent A Car offers some of the most competitive rates for rental cars at Queenstown Airport , ensuring that you get excellent value without compromising on quality or service. With our budget-friendly solutions, you can save more on your rental and spend on experiencing everything Queenstown has to offer—from bungee jumping to exploring the stunning landscapes of the South Island.
Choosing cheap car hire at Queenstown Airport doesn't have to mean accepting low quality service. We provide high-quality customer care, reliable rental vehicles, and the convenience of easy pick-up and drop-off right at the airport.
Whether you are visiting for skiing, sightseeing, or simply escaping into the natural beauty of New Zealand, our rental cars provide the perfect companion for your journey. By choosing NZ Rent A Car, you’re not only getting a hire vehicle, you’re also gaining a trusted travel partner that makes it easy to start your adventure as soon as you land.
What Options are Available for Queenstown Airport Car Rental?
What Options are Available for Queenstown Airport Car Rental?
At Queenstown Airport, you can choose from a variety of rental car options offered by NZ Rent A Car. Our fleet includes budget-friendly compact cars, spacious family vehicles, and vans suitable for larger groups. We strive to provide the best car rental services right from our branch located near the airport terminal, ensuring that you have the perfect vehicle for your trip to Queenstown.
How Do I Rent A Car From Queenstown Airport?
How Do I Rent A Car From Queenstown Airport?
Renting a car from Queenstown Airport with NZ Rent A Car is a smooth process. You can conveniently book your vehicle online in advance or upon your arrival. We facilitate a hassle-free transfer to and from the airport with our dedicated shuttle service for pickup and drop-off. For your convenience, we can offer a personalised meet and greet service with one of our friendly car hire staff as soon as you arrive.
Where Can I Find Cheap Car Hire at Queenstown Airport?
Where Can I Find Cheap Car Hire at Queenstown Airport?
At NZ Rent A Car, we offer competitive rates for cheap rental cars in Queenstown Airport. Our budget car rental options are perfect for travelers looking to save money without compromising on quality or comfort. Contact us to find cheap car deals that suit your budget. We strive to provide affordable rental options, so you can enjoy your trip to Queenstown without financial worry.
Contact Us
Hi from the team at New Zealand Rent A Car Queenstown Airport.
If you have any questions or need help or advice about Queenstown Airport car rental or your holiday we’re happy to help you. We look forward to being of service to you and hope you enjoy Queenstown.
New Zealand: +64 3 777 4007
Australia: 1800 771 302
7am – 9pm, 7 Days
2/13 Red Oaks Drive
Frankton
Queenstown
- Wanda and the team did an amazing job to secure a car for us when our initial car plans fell through. Literally 10 minutes was all it took from entering the Building and being escorted to the car that was now parked at the front for us. Thanks a bunch! You guys are superstarsread moreread lessJesse Bagadam6/22/2023
- Very friendly people. They were always helpful on the phone while booking. Picked us in time from airport and took us to their shop. Car was already waiting there for us. Very clean car. Very professional. No time waste. No hidden cost. Owner Paul is a good man and his wife Jo in the office is a lovely person.There was a problem in the car they gave me. They didnt know about it bcoz that problem only could be felt when driving on hills. I went back and told Paul about it. He helped me straight away. Gave me another similar car without any question asked.Very happy from the service. Will definitely use them in future and will recommend to my friends.read moreread lessHunter Bmw4/13/2022
- Great service. Collected us from the airport and the van was perfect - plenty of space for our group of 8, including a seat where my grandfather could stretch his (very long) legs and keep his knee relaxed and comfortable for the entire trip around the South Island. Definitely recommend these guys if you're looking for a rental - top service 🙂read moreread lessCherie Subritzky6/12/2021
- Highly recommend - Paul and the team were so lovely and accommodating. We especially LOVED not having to deal with the usual big conglomerate check in and unsell, hidden costs - there were no hidden costs, super easy to book. We booked the CX5 which was brand new.read moreread lessYolanda Jacque6/12/2021
- brilliant service. we gave them a tough assignment - 3 vehicles for 10 mountain bikers including racks for bikes. they worked hard behind the scenes and sorted perfect vehicles at a superb value price. they were super helpful and flexible as our needs evolved. pickup and dropoff was easy. will be back.read moreread lessrob mcnicol3/12/2021
- Paul and Jo were great. Super friendly service, they were happy to work with Tots on tour who installed car seats for us. Such a good price on the CX5 we hired for the 5 day period of our holiday. I would definitely recommend them. Super easy to get picked up from the airport and dropped back tooread moreread lessLycinda Lett3/12/2021
- This was my third experience renting from NZ Rent a Car. Their service is consistently friendly and helpful. They are low stress and very customer focused. The cars may be a wee bit older, but they are clean and function well. Many thanks for a great experience.read moreread lessBarbara Corning-Davis2/12/2021
- Picked up our car rental out of hours (9pm) - taxi driver was waiting for us, straight to the office where the car was ready to go. All was fine with the car and the communication with the team from start to finish was excellent. We recommend and will book again next time we are visiting.Thanks to Paul, Jo and the super friendly South American guy who drove us back to the airport (sorry i don't remember the name anymore !)read moreread lessTom Poundall10/12/2020
- Wonderful company. The car we hired was in great condition, easy pick up and friendly staff. Special mention to James who was extremely helpful in helping us change our booking multiple times due to Covid related issues. We were able to relocate car easily to help us travel back home safely. Thanks James! We would definitely book again.read moreread lessDaniel Mcclean9/12/2020We had a fantastic experience booking through NZ Rent a Car Queenstown. The booking system is easy and they have a wide selection of vehicles to accommodate most peoples needs. The service from the team in Queenstown was excellent right from our airport pickup, to the drop off back to the airport. The car was well maintained, and nice and clean. The team also went out of their way to assist when we had left a personal item behind and arranged for this to be posted to us. Thanks to Paul and Jo for providing a fantastic personable service.read moreread lessRussell Simpson8/12/2020
- Went over school holidays, but the business didn't seem to affect the service any. Lot is off-site from airport which probably keeps the prices so much lower.Staff was efficient and helpful, and we quickly had our car. The car itself was in great shape and served us well, even an extended trip to Dunedin.Return was also quick and straightforward.read moreread lessScott Schieber8/12/2020
- We booked a SUV for our family holiday in Queenstown in December 2019. The car was clean and in a very good condition. The staff was friendly and supportive. Hazel free paper work.The pick-up and drop-off from airport was quick and easy, brilliant service. Prices are very reasonable compared to other rental car companies in Queenstown. Highly recommended.read moreread lessChathura Kariyawasam7/12/2020
- Best place to rent a car in Queenstown. The car was almost brand new, took less than 10 minutes to pick the car and less than 2 minutes to return it. The car was beautiful new Mazda CX 5 at the price you would get a basic sedan at the other popular car rentals near the airport. I went directly to their office which is a few mins drive from the airport. They did give me a free ride to the airport on return. Can highly recommended them. No hassle, excellent service. Great service.read moreread lessAnmol Puri7/12/2020
- I highly recommend this place. The car was ready when we arrived at the rental place after being picked up at the airport by the staff from NewZealand Rent a Car. The paper work was quick and painless and we were on our way. On the drop off, one of the staff took us back to the airport in the same car so we did not have to transfer bags!! Everything was done qucik and effecient and the staff was friendly and helpful.read moreread lessKim Hunt7/12/2020
- These guys are great . We rented one of there Nissan 4x4 to go skiing awesome car at a great price ,friendly professional service . I left my phone behind in the car and they drove out to the airport to give it to me . Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a good quality car at a very reasonable price.read moreread lessPaul Baillie7/12/2020
- Awesome team. Friendly and down to earth.Variety of vehicles to choose from.Car was great, as a travelled quite a distance. No noise or Drama.Best AWD price around, especially with 1week to go, i booked last minute, and had a very tight budget.Would definately hire from again.A++++read moreread lessOri U7/12/2020
- We've read good reviews on NZ Rent A Car Queenstown before deciding to rent a car from them. And boy, are we really impressed. We rented a Mazda CX5, the car was in a very pristine condition, we were very pleased with the car. Jo and Paul are also very friendly and cheerful. We will definitely rent car from NZ Rent A Car Queenstown again!read moreread lessJoko Setiawan7/12/2020
- We have been living in NZ for two years now and have taken several vacations with car rentals. Of these, we have used the services of NZ Rent A Car twice: in Dunedin and in Queenstown. In both instances the price was great, we were happy with the cars, but even more so we were impressed with the service. Nowhere else was the process in the office so quick and painless; it virtually took 2 minutes to get our car. In Queenstown, the shuttle service from the airport, which drives you to the office in 3 minutes, was already waiting as we came out of the terminal, so we didn’t have to wait a minute. The same happened when we returned the car. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely use this services again when we arrive in Queenstown next time and need to hire a car.read moreread lessNimrod Pik10/08/2019
- When NZ Rent A Car saw I was gonna arrive in Queenstown after closing hour, they ensured that I had all the information needed to get the car and start my trip. The car was really perfect and in accordance with what I booked. No problem during the whole tour of the South island. The return was easy and quick. The guy who welcomed me even took me back to the airport himself. Thanks a lot guys for the wonderful service! I definitely recommand NZ Rent A Car Queenstown !read moreread lessolivier laugier10/08/2019
- Recently visited Queenstown and was a little hesitant at first to try a car rental company outside of the larger well known companies I see in the US all the time. I decided to give it a whirl, and couldn't be happier. I was picked up by New Zealand Rent a car Queenstown at the airport with a smile. They even directed us to some great restaurants and gave us the hook up for a local restaurant. Very impressed and would definitely use again. We saved a ton of money and walked away happy!read moreread lessChris Wilkinson10/08/2019Had a really great experience with the NZ rent a car. Price and service were unbeatable. Prior to our arrival we had some changes to our booking which they helped us with quickly. Communication was top notch, they called us prior to landing and met us at the airport and we're happy to wait while we had issues with our luggage. The car was in great condition and comfortable for our party of 6. They had already preinstalled the carseat for us too! Everything was seamless and we have no complaints. We will definitely book with them our next trip to Queenstown. Thanks guys!read moreread lessAliza S10/08/2019
- These guys are awesome.Somewhere between booking my car early in 2018 and three weeks before we were due to arrive in December for the Christmas break, miscommunication or customer error, turns out the car was unconfirmed and was therefore re-assigned. Other options available were two small, 4 adults and four bags and 3 sets of golf clubs were never going to fit in a small to mid size car 😳24 hours later and hey presto, they called me back and had managed to find a car for me.The fact that they managed this shows a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. I can’t praise them enough. GREAT TEAM 👍read moreread lessTim Smith8/12/2019
- easy to deal with, and that amazingly included a person that I could ring because I had specific requirements, and even better that person not only knew what he was doing but cared about me as a customer (might have been the local owner). Car was as described, and no issues there, but again it was the service which means I'll be looking no further in the future.read moreread lessJon Cameron8/12/2019
- These guys are awesome. They collected us from our hotel and dropped us back at the airport. Our car was exactly what we had hoped for. I was a little worried because I hadn't used this company before but had no reason to be. It was fantastic and will certainly rent again.read moreread lessJulia Bryant7/12/2019
- Used these guys in Queenstown for a few days whilst travelling round and it was really great service! The guy arrived early to pick us up from the airport and was super prompt with all the paperwork. Really lovely guys that work there and very good value for money. Would definitely recommend.read moreread lessLucy Yelland-Brown7/12/2019
- After our travel plans were delayed, we let them know and they had a car ready for us after-hours that traveled beautifully the 10 days we were in country. It was all very convenient, in line with our budget, and they were incredibly supportive. Highly recommended!read moreread lessDane Sosniecki7/12/2019
- Wanda and the team did an amazing job to secure a car for us when our initial car plans fell through. Literally 10 minutes was all it took from entering the Building and being escorted to the car that was now parked at the front for us. Thanks a bunch! You guys are superstarsread moreread lessJesse Bagadam6/22/2023
- Very friendly people. They were always helpful on the phone while booking. Picked us in time from airport and took us to their shop. Car was already waiting there for us. Very clean car. Very professional. No time waste. No hidden cost. Owner Paul is a good man and his wife Jo in the office is a lovely person.There was a problem in the car they gave me. They didnt know about it bcoz that problem only could be felt when driving on hills. I went back and told Paul about it. He helped me straight away. Gave me another similar car without any question asked.Very happy from the service. Will definitely use them in future and will recommend to my friends.read moreread lessHunter Bmw4/13/2022
- Great service. Collected us from the airport and the van was perfect - plenty of space for our group of 8, including a seat where my grandfather could stretch his (very long) legs and keep his knee relaxed and comfortable for the entire trip around the South Island. Definitely recommend these guys if you're looking for a rental - top service 🙂read moreread lessCherie Subritzky6/12/2021
- Highly recommend - Paul and the team were so lovely and accommodating. We especially LOVED not having to deal with the usual big conglomerate check in and unsell, hidden costs - there were no hidden costs, super easy to book. We booked the CX5 which was brand new.read moreread lessYolanda Jacque6/12/2021
- brilliant service. we gave them a tough assignment - 3 vehicles for 10 mountain bikers including racks for bikes. they worked hard behind the scenes and sorted perfect vehicles at a superb value price. they were super helpful and flexible as our needs evolved. pickup and dropoff was easy. will be back.read moreread lessrob mcnicol3/12/2021Paul and Jo were great. Super friendly service, they were happy to work with Tots on tour who installed car seats for us. Such a good price on the CX5 we hired for the 5 day period of our holiday. I would definitely recommend them. Super easy to get picked up from the airport and dropped back tooread moreread lessLycinda Lett3/12/2021
- This was my third experience renting from NZ Rent a Car. Their service is consistently friendly and helpful. They are low stress and very customer focused. The cars may be a wee bit older, but they are clean and function well. Many thanks for a great experience.read moreread lessBarbara Corning-Davis2/12/2021
- Picked up our car rental out of hours (9pm) - taxi driver was waiting for us, straight to the office where the car was ready to go. All was fine with the car and the communication with the team from start to finish was excellent. We recommend and will book again next time we are visiting.Thanks to Paul, Jo and the super friendly South American guy who drove us back to the airport (sorry i don't remember the name anymore !)read moreread lessTom Poundall10/12/2020
- Wonderful company. The car we hired was in great condition, easy pick up and friendly staff. Special mention to James who was extremely helpful in helping us change our booking multiple times due to Covid related issues. We were able to relocate car easily to help us travel back home safely. Thanks James! We would definitely book again.read moreread lessDaniel Mcclean9/12/2020We had a fantastic experience booking through NZ Rent a Car Queenstown. The booking system is easy and they have a wide selection of vehicles to accommodate most peoples needs. The service from the team in Queenstown was excellent right from our airport pickup, to the drop off back to the airport. The car was well maintained, and nice and clean. The team also went out of their way to assist when we had left a personal item behind and arranged for this to be posted to us. Thanks to Paul and Jo for providing a fantastic personable service.read moreread lessRussell Simpson8/12/2020
- Went over school holidays, but the business didn't seem to affect the service any. Lot is off-site from airport which probably keeps the prices so much lower.Staff was efficient and helpful, and we quickly had our car. The car itself was in great shape and served us well, even an extended trip to Dunedin.Return was also quick and straightforward.read moreread lessScott Schieber8/12/2020
- We booked a SUV for our family holiday in Queenstown in December 2019. The car was clean and in a very good condition. The staff was friendly and supportive. Hazel free paper work.The pick-up and drop-off from airport was quick and easy, brilliant service. Prices are very reasonable compared to other rental car companies in Queenstown. Highly recommended.read moreread lessChathura Kariyawasam7/12/2020
- Best place to rent a car in Queenstown. The car was almost brand new, took less than 10 minutes to pick the car and less than 2 minutes to return it. The car was beautiful new Mazda CX 5 at the price you would get a basic sedan at the other popular car rentals near the airport. I went directly to their office which is a few mins drive from the airport. They did give me a free ride to the airport on return. Can highly recommended them. No hassle, excellent service. Great service.read moreread lessAnmol Puri7/12/2020
- I highly recommend this place. The car was ready when we arrived at the rental place after being picked up at the airport by the staff from NewZealand Rent a Car. The paper work was quick and painless and we were on our way. On the drop off, one of the staff took us back to the airport in the same car so we did not have to transfer bags!! Everything was done qucik and effecient and the staff was friendly and helpful.read moreread lessKim Hunt7/12/2020
- These guys are great . We rented one of there Nissan 4x4 to go skiing awesome car at a great price ,friendly professional service . I left my phone behind in the car and they drove out to the airport to give it to me . Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a good quality car at a very reasonable price.read moreread lessPaul Baillie7/12/2020
- Awesome team. Friendly and down to earth.Variety of vehicles to choose from.Car was great, as a travelled quite a distance. No noise or Drama.Best AWD price around, especially with 1week to go, i booked last minute, and had a very tight budget.Would definately hire from again.A++++read moreread lessOri U7/12/2020
- We've read good reviews on NZ Rent A Car Queenstown before deciding to rent a car from them. And boy, are we really impressed. We rented a Mazda CX5, the car was in a very pristine condition, we were very pleased with the car. Jo and Paul are also very friendly and cheerful. We will definitely rent car from NZ Rent A Car Queenstown again!read moreread lessJoko Setiawan7/12/2020
- We have been living in NZ for two years now and have taken several vacations with car rentals. Of these, we have used the services of NZ Rent A Car twice: in Dunedin and in Queenstown. In both instances the price was great, we were happy with the cars, but even more so we were impressed with the service. Nowhere else was the process in the office so quick and painless; it virtually took 2 minutes to get our car. In Queenstown, the shuttle service from the airport, which drives you to the office in 3 minutes, was already waiting as we came out of the terminal, so we didn’t have to wait a minute. The same happened when we returned the car. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely use this services again when we arrive in Queenstown next time and need to hire a car.read moreread lessNimrod Pik10/08/2019
- When NZ Rent A Car saw I was gonna arrive in Queenstown after closing hour, they ensured that I had all the information needed to get the car and start my trip. The car was really perfect and in accordance with what I booked. No problem during the whole tour of the South island. The return was easy and quick. The guy who welcomed me even took me back to the airport himself. Thanks a lot guys for the wonderful service! I definitely recommand NZ Rent A Car Queenstown !read moreread lessolivier laugier10/08/2019Recently visited Queenstown and was a little hesitant at first to try a car rental company outside of the larger well known companies I see in the US all the time. I decided to give it a whirl, and couldn't be happier. I was picked up by New Zealand Rent a car Queenstown at the airport with a smile. They even directed us to some great restaurants and gave us the hook up for a local restaurant. Very impressed and would definitely use again. We saved a ton of money and walked away happy!read moreread lessChris Wilkinson10/08/2019Had a really great experience with the NZ rent a car. Price and service were unbeatable. Prior to our arrival we had some changes to our booking which they helped us with quickly. Communication was top notch, they called us prior to landing and met us at the airport and we're happy to wait while we had issues with our luggage. The car was in great condition and comfortable for our party of 6. They had already preinstalled the carseat for us too! Everything was seamless and we have no complaints. We will definitely book with them our next trip to Queenstown. Thanks guys!read moreread lessAliza S10/08/2019
- These guys are awesome.Somewhere between booking my car early in 2018 and three weeks before we were due to arrive in December for the Christmas break, miscommunication or customer error, turns out the car was unconfirmed and was therefore re-assigned. Other options available were two small, 4 adults and four bags and 3 sets of golf clubs were never going to fit in a small to mid size car 😳24 hours later and hey presto, they called me back and had managed to find a car for me.The fact that they managed this shows a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. I can’t praise them enough. GREAT TEAM 👍read moreread lessTim Smith8/12/2019
- easy to deal with, and that amazingly included a person that I could ring because I had specific requirements, and even better that person not only knew what he was doing but cared about me as a customer (might have been the local owner). Car was as described, and no issues there, but again it was the service which means I'll be looking no further in the future.read moreread lessJon Cameron8/12/2019
- These guys are awesome. They collected us from our hotel and dropped us back at the airport. Our car was exactly what we had hoped for. I was a little worried because I hadn't used this company before but had no reason to be. It was fantastic and will certainly rent again.read moreread lessJulia Bryant7/12/2019
- Used these guys in Queenstown for a few days whilst travelling round and it was really great service! The guy arrived early to pick us up from the airport and was super prompt with all the paperwork. Really lovely guys that work there and very good value for money. Would definitely recommend.read moreread lessLucy Yelland-Brown7/12/2019
- After our travel plans were delayed, we let them know and they had a car ready for us after-hours that traveled beautifully the 10 days we were in country. It was all very convenient, in line with our budget, and they were incredibly supportive. Highly recommended!read moreread lessDane Sosniecki7/12/2019