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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10.0

Will Rent AgainReviewed Nov 17 2025

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10.0

The pick up was easy, finding the vehicle etc. Staff at the airport were great as well.Reviewed Nov 17 2025

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10.0

All went smoothly picking up car as Budget is just outside airport exit. When I returned the car the Budget representative had a quick walk around the car, checked fuel was full and said all looks good. None of the normal pointing out marks that were already on the car and me having to pull out my photos from pickup to prove damage was already on the car. Good Experience . Will be booking with Budget in future until I have a bad experience.Reviewed Nov 17 2025

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2.0

Final cost was way over what the original price was. I didn’t know budget was off-site. Would not have used itReviewed Nov 17 2025

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4.0

They didn't have anything like the car I rented (I rented an electric car and they didn't have any). Instead I was give a huge gas guzzling Ford. They didn't offer any change in the price of my rental.Reviewed Nov 16 2025

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6.0

Office is small and oddly run. They wouldn’t accept my credit card’s coverage as insurance though every major car rental company does.Reviewed Nov 15 2025

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8.0

No hassle car pick up & drop off. Front interior car seats were dirty. Had to clean chocolate off the passenger & drivers seat before driving itReviewed Nov 14 2025

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Customer service was top notch.Reviewed Nov 14 2025

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2.0

Car dirty -front tires were bad-gave me a lower grade rental than I paid for- customer service terrible- never use budget againReviewed Nov 14 2025

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4.0

Pickup process was terrible. No cars available at the time I reserved. Had to wait and almost missed the event we were going to.Reviewed Nov 13 2025

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2.0

My husband and I took a ride share from our hotel to the f Pick up location which was permanently closed We then paid the driver to take us to the posted alternate location and they had no cars! After asking the employee what was going to happen I suggested we go to the airport so we paid another ride share to drop us off at the terminal return! In line at the airport they made ME call customer service to remedy the issue and get back in a long line to get the vehicle! This was a 3 hour rocess altogether and a costly experience. It was mentioned that because we booked through a 2nd party the reservation could not be changed by Budget making us feel even more dissatisfiedReviewed Nov 13 2025

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The budget counter gave our car (minivan or equivalent) away to a family of 3, when we needed it to hold 7 people. We had to wait over an hour & a half for a car & when one was ready we got. Ford Expedition. It didn’t have enough room to hold our luggage, the oil change light was on, and the front bumper was loose. Do not recommend.Reviewed Nov 13 2025

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