Car hires in Queenstown, Otago

Every car hire company in Queenstown has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in Queenstown include Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

Hiring a Standard car in Queenstown during the month of June is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 3 °C and precipitation around 50 mm during June, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Queenstown will cost you €62/day on average.

When you hire a car in Queenstown, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Queenstown are 100 km/h and 110 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Queenstown.

Those looking for a hire car in Queenstown during the month of May should expect temperatures to be around 6 °C and should expect around 60 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

The climate in Otago during May is usually 7 °C with an expected 70 mm of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to hire a car and leave from Queenstown on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.

Prices for cars in Queenstown are updated daily.

As of May 2024, there are 68 operators available to choose from for cars in Queenstown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Queenstown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Queenstown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.