Budget car rentals in Queenstown
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Budget car rental deals in Queenstown, Otago
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Small Cars | $36 - $96 | |
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All Car Types | $45 - $155 |
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in May when prices are $36 per day on average. $36 per day is 39% lower than the $59 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Queenstown. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Queenstown, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December 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 $24 per day on average. $24 per day is 68% lower than the $74 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, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in May when prices are $55 per day on average. $55 per day is 50% lower than the $111 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Queenstown. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Queenstown, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Large 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 June when prices are $43 per day on average. $43 per day is 46% lower than the $80 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Queenstown. While June may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Queenstown, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Queenstown, Otago is in May when prices are $55 per day on average. $55 per day is 59% lower than the $133 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Queenstown. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Queenstown, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
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8 May - 22 MayQueenstown Budget locations
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How much will a Budget rental car in Queenstown cost in May?
Renting a car in Queenstown in May from Budget will cost $56 per day on average. However, our users have seen daily prices for as low as $34 per day. If you need to rent a car from Budget for 1 week in Queenstown, you can expect prices to be around $389 during the month of May. These rates are all based on last year's rental prices, but you are likely to find similar deals on momondo.
Does Budget have a location at Queenstown Intl Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car rental location for Budget at Queenstown Intl Airport (Terminal Building).
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Queenstown?
Yes, Budget has free cancellation for rental 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 rent from Budget while in Queenstown in May?
With an average cost of $64/day, renting Compact cars from Budget in Queenstown during May is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car rental deals in Queenstown for as low as $34/day, which was the cheapest price found for Compact rentals last May.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Queenstown?
For $87/day on average, a SUV is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Queenstown (53% cheaper than the most expensive Budget rental car). In the past year, 22% of momondo users who chose to rent from Budget while in Queenstown rented a SUV in order to save money. Keep in mind that Budget also has other types of car rentals available based on your travel needs.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Queenstown?
Budget currently operates out of 2 locations in Queenstown. The most popular car rental location Budget has in Queenstown is located at Terminal Building. Over the past 12 months, 97% of our users that searched for Budget rentals in Queenstown happened to rent their vehicle from the Terminal Building location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Queenstown?
Prices for cars in Queenstown refresh daily.
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?
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.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Queenstown?
When renting 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 rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.