Book a budget-friendly self drive car hire for one way journey from Auckland to Queenstown from top companies in New Zealand.
Compare international brands and local Kiwi companies side by side, with each company's rental terms shown before you book.
Our highly qualified customer support team is available all year round to handle your booking-related queries.
See the total price for your dates up front, so you can compare deals and plan your trip within budget.
Kilometre allowance, insurance excess and other inclusions are listed for every car before you pay — many deals include unlimited kilometres.
With a great selection of affordable vehicles ranging from 4-wheel drives and SUVs, multi seater van/minivan rentals, luxury cars, as well as hybrid and electric options, choose the perfect set of wheels for your one way trip.
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MiniChevrolet Spark or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X2 | Fuel: Petrol |
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EconomyToyota Yaris or Similar |
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| Seats: 4 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X3 | Fuel: Petrol |
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CompactMazda Demio or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 4 | Large bags: X3 | Fuel: Petrol |
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StandardToyota Prius or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X3 | Fuel: Hybrid |
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FullsizeToyota Camry or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X2 | Fuel: Petrol |
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Van/MinivanToyota Previa or Similar |
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| Seats: 8 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X4 | Fuel: Petrol |
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SUVToyota RAV4 or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X4 | Fuel: Petrol |
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LuxuryPolestar 2 or Similar |
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| Seats: 5 | Doors: 5 | Large bags: X2 | Fuel: Electric |
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New Zealand is a naturally beautiful country with a breathtaking landscape. There are various scenic road trips that you can take from Auckland to Queenstown. With us you can book a cheap car rental for your one-way road trip from Auckland to Queenstown and rejoice in the beauty of a one-of-a-kind experience.
New Zealand is a naturally beautiful country with a breathtaking landscape. There are various scenic road trips that you can take from Auckland to Queenstown. With us you can book a cheap car rental for your one-way road trip from Auckland to Queenstown and rejoice in the beauty of a one-of-a-kind experience.
Traveller toolkit
Quick checks based on New Zealand's official driving rules — so there are no surprises at the rental desk or on the road.
Speed limits are in kilometres per hour and can change along a road — always follow the posted signs.
Sources: Tourism New Zealand — driving licences & permits · Ministry of Transport — drink-driving limits · NZ Transport Agency — Road Code. A general guide, not legal advice.
Explore locations
Pick up at Auckland or at another location nearby. Distances and times are by road from Auckland (OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic); markers show approximate pick-up areas, not confirmed rental desks.
AKL Airport
BHE Airport
CHC Airport
DUD Airport
HLZ Airport
HKK Airport
IVC Airport
KKE Airport
NPE Airport
NSN Airport
NPL Airport
PMR Airport
ZQN Airport
ROT Airport
TUO Airport
TRG Airport
TIU Airport
WKA Airport
WLG Airport
WSZ Airport
WRE Airport
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Pick up in one place, drop off in another — the easiest way to see both islands without backtracking.
Vans, long-term hire, electric cars and island-wide trips.
New Zealand Cars Rental is a car hire comparison and booking site. We show deals from the rental companies we work with; the final price, what is included and the rental terms are shown before you pay. Our support team is available 24/7 before and during your rental.