Budget, Queenstown Airport Car hire

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Mitsubishi Outlander
Small SUV
US$170.00/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota RAV4
Small SUV
US$180.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP

Budget - Queenstown Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Terminal Building Queenstown Airport, Queenstown, 9300, NEW ZEALAND

Telephone

+64800585858

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Queenstown Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Queenstown Airport car hire.

Car rental company counters in the vicinity of the airport hall after picking up the baggage, and you can find the “Car rental” sign easily.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to Rental Car Park at the airport, you will see "Rental Car Return" sign at the entrance. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M54PnTBCv2E2ZqdP6

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15	08:00 -21:15

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of NZD 25 - 43.432025 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original driving licence + NZTA Translation

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

To be confirmed

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.

It is your responsibility to book all vehicle and passenger ferry tickets. If you do not wish to take your rental vehicle on the ferry, you must make two separate vehicle reservations

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Budget allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 km from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

1.3 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

4.3 km from Oaks Shores

5 km from Oaks Club Resort

Other Landmarks

6 km from Shotover River

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: -45.02111 168.73917

Location Images

Budget-Queenstown Airport-17746-telegraph

The Sign

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.7
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.8
Spaciousness: 0.7
Counter staff: 0.8
Pick-up location: 0.7
Drop-off location: 0.6
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

R.Larpchivasit
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Like: New car.
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J.RINCON ROMERO
Queenstown
5.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Terrible experience for dropping off the car. Staff was not present at drop off location at business hours. And the person that received the keys at the car park did not make a proper inspection and did not provide paperwork to ensure smooth hand-over. Now they claim that the windshield is cracked despite of the fact that we have comprehensive proof of the condition in which the car was handed over. This process has been long and tedious and the Budget staff did not take anything in their own hands, referring us immediately to their insurance company where we had to start explaining the situation from the beginning. They keep insisting that we are responsible. We have full insurance bought through easy rent cars but it is not fair that we are made responsible for something we did not do.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The car is in excellent condition and drive smoothly
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P.Davis
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
I was worried about checking car for damage at pick up, as it was raining and hard to check . I did take photos. Luckily we had a short trip this time and I took care of th e car. I was given a hybrid car and it was very good.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Well known brand and quick turnaround during pick up and drop off. Car is also being received in clean condition.
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Florence Tennyson
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Great service, good vehicle condition. We rented a Highlander this time, very new, spacious, and comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Warner Sassoon
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The car model met my requirements, and the store staff had the order ready. They informed me of the important details, kept a credit card record, completed the payment, and handed over the keys—all within ten minutes. Returning the car was also easy.
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Denise McDonald
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Great! A white new Highlander with only 7378 kilometers at pickup. Despite my limited English, the staff explained everything patiently. Returning the car was even simpler; a parking lot staff took the keys and said 'bye-bye,' and it was done. Perfect.
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Donna Beard
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Good service attitude, good car condition, almost new car.
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Odelette Effie
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Quick car pickup service.
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Marsh Price
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Blair Ramsden
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Kenneth Temple
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Convenient and fast
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Rodney Raman
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
To avoid disputes, we bought full insurance. We were careful drivers and had no issues, so we didn’t interact much with the rental company. On the pick-up day, we signed a contract, and they held a deposit of around 61 NZD, which was refunded about three to four days after returning the car. It was rather smooth, and I think the full insurance played a big role.
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Avery Morris
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Boyd Bruce
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The process was quite convenient. You just need to drop the key in the small house at the exit when returning the car. The road assistance is just a card with a contact number, costing 10 NZD/day, which I found useless and a waste of money. Because traveling to Milford Sound requires you to rent snow chains, you have no choice but to rent them for 12 NZD/day. If the store doesn't explicitly say you need to rent them, don't bother.
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Gregary Mansfield
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
After getting off the plane, I communicated, signed, and got the car keys before picking up my luggage. Following the ground signs, I found the car and set off!
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Stanley Dillon
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Tom Funk
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Overall good, simple and efficient
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Julian Holt
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Good experience, easy to find a big company.
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Belinda O'Neil
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very convenient
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Josephine Chaucer
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Great, picking up and returning the car was very convenient.
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Kim Bennett
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very convenient and handy
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Odelette Effie
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Ralap Fast
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied, the whole process was smooth.
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Bernice Virginia
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Caesar Dunlop
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The service was fine, with no unnecessary insurance upselling. However, there was some queuing time.
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Jenny Carrie
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Even though my English is not very good, the car pickup was still smooth.
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Nicholas Anthony
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent service
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Herman Milne
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Good service attitude and efficient handling.
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Elsa Camp
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
It was okay. I arrived at night and there were no clear instructions, so it took me quite a while to find the car.
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Ida Wat
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent
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Alvis Abe
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very friendly and proactive in helping customers resolve issues.
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Geraldine Evan
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent service
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Dora Den(n)is
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied
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Channing Dick
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Satisfied with the experience. The car was in good condition, and the service was helpful. Any questions were clearly explained.
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Archibald Samuel
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Quick car pickup and good vehicle condition.
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Kenneth Temple
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The car is very new and in excellent condition!
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Tina Robbins
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The platform and the rental company provide excellent service, and changing the drop-off location twice was free.
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Phoenix Barnard
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The price was amazing, and they even upgraded the car model.
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Corey
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The price is absolutely amazing, and they even upgraded the car model.
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Lionel Pope
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Extremely satisfied!
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Lindsay Smollett
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The car pickup process was smooth, and the staff were very friendly.
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Jill Morrison
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Normal.
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Geoffrey Fanny
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied. The pickup process took a bit longer, but luckily there was no one ahead of us. The delay was because the order needed to be confirmed. Our flight arrived earlier than expected, but the staff were accommodating. Once the information was verified, we got the car without any hassle. There was no hard sell either. An excellent experience overall.
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Aurora Rhodes
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Haley Hansen
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The store provided us with a Hyundai Tucson and sent photos of the car's exterior for confirmation. However, there was a small crack in the front windshield that wasn't visible in the provided pictures—we noticed it during our own inspection. We confirmed it with the staff when returning the car. Make sure to take plenty of photos when picking up the vehicle for record-keeping.
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Ferdinand Bart
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
They upgraded the car model, which was excellent. Picking up and returning the car were extremely convenient.
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Aubrey Holmes
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent
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Florence Bronte
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Satisfied, the process of picking up and returning the car is convenient and straightforward.
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Marguerite Robin
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent!
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Calvin Joan
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied
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Justin Maugham
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very fast.
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Alger Constance
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Everything went smoothly, very satisfied.
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Erica Grant
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied
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Rock Mac-
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Satisfactory
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Alger Constance
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Excellent service
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Boyce Sharp
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Satisfied
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Jo Bessie
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Good.
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Lynn Partridge
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Great service! They even let me pick up the car early!
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