Budget car hire in Queenstown
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Budget car hire deals in Queenstown, Otago
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Small cars | $44 - $275 | |
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All Car Types | $92 - $203 |
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in September when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 57% lower than the $101 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in Queenstown. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in February when prices are $37 per day on average. $37 per day is 61% lower than the $94 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in Queenstown. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in Queenstown, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in May when prices are $117 per day on average. $117 per day is 37% lower than the $185 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in Queenstown. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in Queenstown, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in January when prices are $74 per day on average. $74 per day is 38% lower than the $119 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in Queenstown. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in Queenstown, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in June when prices are $91 per day on average. $91 per day is 46% lower than the $169 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in Queenstown. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in Queenstown, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Pickup truck car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in February when prices are $87 per day on average. $87 per day is 50% lower than the $174 average yearly price for a Budget Pickup truck car hire in Queenstown. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Pickup truck car from Budget in Queenstown, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Pickup truck car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in June when prices are $120 per day on average. $120 per day is 15% lower than the $141 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury car hire in Queenstown. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Queenstown, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Luxury car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
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How much will a Budget car hire in Queenstown cost in May?
Hiring a car in Queenstown from Budget during May will cost an average of $71 per day. However, some of our users found prices last May as low as $40 per day from Budget, so you may be able to find similar prices this year. If you’re looking to hire a car in Queenstown for one week, $499 is the average cost for a car hire from Budget.
Does Budget have a location at Queenstown Intl Airport?
At the moment, Budget has 1 location at Queenstown Intl Airport:
Terminal Building.
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in Queenstown?
Yes, Budget has free cancellation for hire cars in Queenstown. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Budget at one of their Queenstown locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in Queenstown in May?
SUV car hire is the most popular type of vehicle to hire from Budget in Queenstown during the month of May. On average, SUV hire from Budget cost $95 per day, while the cheapest price found was $43 per day in May.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in Queenstown?
For an average of $96 per day, a Compact hire from Budget in Queenstown is your cheapest car hire option. 15% of our users who hired a car in Queenstown from Budget chose to reserve a Compact in the past 12 months in order to save money. $96 per day for a Compact also happens to be 50% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Budget has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car hire.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in Queenstown?
Budget has 2 car hire locations in Queenstown. Their Terminal Building location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 97% of our users who looked to hire a car from Budget in Queenstown chose to hire theirs from the Budget location at Terminal Building.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Queenstown?
Prices for cars in Queenstown are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Queenstown?
As of April 2025, there are 70 operators available to choose from for cars in Queenstown.
How old do you have to be to hire a car 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.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Queenstown?
To hire a car in Queenstown, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.