Book Budget hire cars in Queenstown

• Which Budget offices should I be using in Queenstown?

  There are two well-placed Budget offices available in the city, and the one you choose to use will depend on how you arrive in Queenstown. If you're flying in, Queenstown Airport is the ideal location. It's important to book online to avoid the extra fees you'll pay in person. The second option is located close to the heart of the city, at 68 - 70 Stanley Street. Regardless of whether you book from the airport or the office on Stanley Street, you'll have the choice of the same cars. If one branch doesn't have a vehicle you like, the two branches will organise with each other to get you your vehicle.

• What documents do I need to choose Budget car hire in Queenstown?

  Budget won't hire a car to you unless you're at least 21 years and have held your driving license for a year or more. If you're younger than 25 years old, be prepared to pay an additional surcharge for being a young driver. Remember to bring your confirmation details and reference number, as well as the same credit card used for your online booking. If the credit card used isn't in your name, the card owner must be present when collecting the vehicle. You'll also need a valid driving license written in English and a valid form of ID, preferably a passport.

• Where can I park my Budget hire car in Queenstown?

  It's typically difficult to find on-street in the city centre, especially free parking. You'll find 10 minutes of free parking at the airport but there isn't much else available in the city. You'll find Pay & Display parking spaces throughout the city centre with various time limits. There are two-hour limits available along Church Street, Earl Street, Marine Parade and Camp Street. Athol Street offers Pay and Display parking with a four-hour limit.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Queenstown?

  Small hire cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Queenstown.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Queenstown?

  Budget has 2 hire locations in Queenstown. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Queenstown

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8.0

Service agent not friendly at pick up.Reviewed Jan 23 2026

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2.0

They would not honor the type of car that I reserved. I reserved a compact SUV, I had the reservation confirmation printed out, I even prepaid; they would not honor it. They said I could only get a subcompact economy electric car because I reserved through a third party. They would not honor my reservation as a compact SUV without "upgrading". Very disappointing, I have had issues with the PIE location in the past. I think in the future I will avoid Budget/Avis when booking for that location.Reviewed Jan 23 2026

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6.0

Now, in addition to Kayak, Expedia, etc, there are third parties (the two I have experienced were in China and Hong Kong). Is there a benefit to the consumer? NO. All it means is another company to pay and, therefore, higher prices for the consumers. Don't use these. Go directly to the car company.Reviewed Jan 22 2026

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4.0

Waited over 30 minutes for transportation from the airport to the rental office before we decided to take an Uber! Long lines, long wait times, unhelpful agent, poor communication, dirty car (even after a quick rinse they call a car wash), no up-to-date charging port in the vehicle…. Probably one of the worst experiences in recent times.Reviewed Jan 22 2026

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4.0

Ordered a compact SUV. Said none available on arrival. Instead offered a compact Mercedes sedan. Nice car, but not what I ordered. Difficult to fit two suitcases in the trunk.Reviewed Jan 21 2026

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8.0

Easy and fastReviewed Jan 21 2026

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10.0

The overall experience is excellent. Just that the drop off instruction was misleading, the link to map led to a different location.Reviewed Jan 21 2026

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6.0

Car wasn't available when I arrived. Didn't have to wait long but the car cleaning was obviously rushed. Car was in good shape and ran well. Employees were friendly and knowledgeable.Reviewed Jan 20 2026

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8.0

Personal and service outstanding as always, the car not so much this time. The car needed servicing, windshield washer fluid 100%empty which was severely needed to drive in in climate weather. I had to buy water and dump it on the windshield as I was driving to clean the windows so I could see out.Reviewed Jan 20 2026

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2.0

No 1 hour + wait to check out car. Assign car that can be rented.Reviewed Jan 20 2026

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10.0

Everything was great. lt went quick and smooth. Hassle free.Reviewed Jan 19 2026

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8.0

The experience was poor, I did the check in online to pick up the car at 8:30 am and I arrived around 8:45 to pick up the car and the front desk lady told me they don’t have the car ready and I need to wait 30 minuts. I wait for almost 2 hours. Delay all my trip.Reviewed Jan 19 2026

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