Queenstown Airport Rental Car

Avis New Zealand offers a wide range of late model cars, 4WDs and vans, available from more than 40 convenient locations nationwide, including all the major airports, and is a proud partner of the Air New Zealand Airpoints™ and Qantas Frequent Flyer Rewards programmes. With so much to experience in and around Queenstown a rental car gives you the freedom to fully enjoy your stay, and Avis Queenstown has a huge variety of cars and SUV’s to match your specific rental requirements. Be sure to make driving around Queenstown easy by including a portable GPS in your reservation.

With everything from cars and SUV’s, to utes, vans and trucks to choose from, you’re good to go with Budget, whatever your rental requirements.  

Budget Rent a Car is located at the arrivals hall at Queenstown Airport. Within easy reach of Queenstown is some of the Southern Hemispheres most spectacular ski fields, including The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, and Cardrona. Check out our accessories during booking to add tyre chains to your rental package, to ensure your snow trip is a safe one!  

Budget Rental Cars include unlimited kilometres, free road maps, standard insurance, and the comfort of 24-hour Roadside Assistance. Optional extras such as GPS Navigation, Excess Reduction, and Child Safety Seats are available at time of booking or rental.  

Keep an eye out for our latest car rental Special Offers and let Budget Rental Cars drive your dollar further.

As part of the largest rental car company in the world, which owns and operates more than 1.5 million vehicles, we’re sure to have a location near you or your travel destination. And while we are an internationally recognized brand, Enterprise remains family-owned with one goal in mind for our customers: to exceed your expectations for service and overall value.

Visit the Queenstown website.

Europcar is present in more than 140 countries worldwide, encompassing 3,650 rental stations. We operate an average fleet of 200,000 vehicles globally, the group applies its extensive knowledge of the vehicle rental sector to provide its business and leisure customers with a wide range of mobility solutions.

About Europcar Group

Europcar Group is listed on Euronext Paris. Europcar is the European leader in vehicle rental service and is also a major player in mobility markets. Active in more than 130 countries and territories, including nine subsidiaries in Europe and two in Australia and New Zealand, Europcar serves customers through an extensive vehicle rental network comprised of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as sites operated by franchisees and partners.

The group operates mainly under the Europcar®, InterRent® and Ubeeqo® brands. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of the group's mission and all of its employees, this commitment fuels the continuous development of new services.

The Europcar Lab, based in Paris, was created to better grasp tomorrow’s mobility challenges through innovation and strategic investments, such as Ubeeqo, E-Car Club or Brunel.

The sooner you are on your way with one of our fabulous new model vehicles, the more you will be able to enjoy what the thrilling Queenstown has to offer.  

We are proud to offer you a wide range of vehicles at our Queenstown Airport location. At Ezi, value doesn’t mean compromise. As one of the largest Kiwi owned and operated rental companies in the country, our fleet is comprised of predominantly brand new vehicles, so you can be confident you are in safe hands. We have everything from compact rental cars – great for couples wanting a smaller option, SUVs and 4WDs to hit the road in style, right up to 8 seater people movers and 12 seater minivans, perfect for large families or school and sports groups.

Rent a car for all the ease and comfort of your own vehicle! The mountain setting provides numerous options for snow seekers, with four commercial snowfields. Grab your gear and head to The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort or the Treble Cone Ski Area to sled, ski and snowboard your way to adventure.

Whether you are spending time in Queenstown or using it as a base to journey around the South Island we’ve got the right vehicle for your travels.  

Need help or want to extend your rental, please contact the branch directly on 03 442 3532.  

The closest petrol station is BP, Frankton/Kawarau Road roundabout.  

Returning a vehicle to our branch 

Return the vehicle to the Thrifty airport Carparks (212-230A) in the rental car carpark. The barrier arm will lift automatically when you approach. Drive down the back and turn left. Please lock the vehicle and return the keys to the Thrifty Counter in the terminal building.  

Returning a car after hours? 

Please use the drop box at the Thrifty Counter in the terminal building.

Our SIXT fleet boasts an impressive range of cars - from traditional Japanese rental favourites to European and ultra-luxury offerings. All budgets and car types are covered, with EV’s, compacts, vans, SUVs, all-wheel drive, and luxury sport vehicles on offer.  Both short-term and long-term rentals a specialty so come and see us next to the baggage carousel in Queenstown Airport.