Small Cars | C$ 41 - C$ 92 | |
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All Car Types | C$ 36 - C$ 135 |
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in June when prices are C$ 41 per day on average. C$ 41 per day is 39% lower than the C$ 68 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Queenstown. While June may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in October when prices are C$ 36 per day on average. C$ 36 per day is 53% lower than the C$ 77 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Queenstown. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Queenstown, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in October when prices are C$ 36 per day on average. C$ 36 per day is 59% lower than the C$ 87 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Queenstown. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Queenstown, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
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There is 1 location at Queenstown Intl Airport. The address for this Budget car rental center is Terminal Building.
Budget does provide free car rental cancellations in Queenstown (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Budget if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Budget.
The most popular type of car to rent from Budget in Queenstown during August are SUV rentals. You can expect to pay around C$ 121 per day for SUV rentals in August, though some of our users found prices for as low as C$ 68 per day.
If you’re looking to save money on your rental car from Budget, then consider renting a SUV, the cheapest type of car the rental company has available in Queenstown. Renting a SUV from Budget costs C$ 121 per day on average, which is 30% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 67% of our users opted to rent a SUV from Budget in order to save money on their trip to Queenstown.
Terminal Building is the most popular Budget car rental location out of the 2 locations they have in Queenstown. According to our user data over the past 12 months, 97% of those who opted to rent a car from Budget did so at the Terminal Building location.
Prices for cars in Queenstown refresh daily.
The number of operators available for cars in Queenstown is 72 as of July 2025.
Among different countries, including Queenstown, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Queenstown. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.