Car rental at Queenstown Intl Airport

You need to be 21 years of age to get a car hire at this airport. You will also need to provide certain documents, such as a valid driver’s licence. For those that are not New Zealand nationals, you will also need to provide a valid passport. You can pay with all major credit cards, providing they are in the name of the lead driver. Most debit cards are also accepted, but you should be aware that you’ll need to pay a deposit and not all companies allow it.

You need to know the laws of the lanes before you take to the road in New Zealand. For example, all passengers in the car must wear a seat belt at all times, with children under eight being required to be in a suitable child restraint. Drink driving is taken very seriously, so if you’re found to have more than 0.05% of alcohol content in your system, you will be prosecuted accordingly. The speed limits in the country are generally 110 km/h for motorways, 100 km/h for rural roads and 50 km/h for urban settings.

If you want a car hire at Queenstown International Airport that is environmentally friendly, then you can choose a hybrid or electric option. Hybrid cars, like a Toyota Auris from EZU, are more fuel efficient than normal vehicles, so they release fewer emissions into the atmosphere. Electric cars don’t run on petrol, so are a green option and help improve air quality.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Dollar, Drive NZ, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.