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Queenstown Car Rental

Telephone / Freephone

+64 3 442 5224 or 0800 15 48 15

Address

5/93 Beach St, Queenstown

Operating Hours

0900-1500 (Mon-Sun)

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday in Queenstown and the amazing South Island region with a car hire from Omega Car Rentals. Explore this historic location and create some incredible memories in the adventure capital of New Zealand.

Take on epic bungee jumping experiences, sip on fine vino at award-winning wineries, and embrace your inner Hobbit as you discover Queenstown’s Middle Earth mountain setting. Absorb the stunning scenery as you head out on each day of your New Zealand road trip with a Queenstown car rental.

 

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  • Travelling to/from Queenstown Airport?

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Car rental in Queenstown City with Omega couldn’t be easier. We’re located in the busy heart of town, close to multiple popular hotels in Queenstown’s city centre. Hire a car with us to get full flexibility on when and where you travel!

•  Step 1: Find us – Please note there is no parking capacity at Beach St. We welcome walk-in visitors from Queenstown city centre.

•  Step 2: Choose a rental vehicle – Pop into our depot during our opening hours and speak with one of our helpful customer service representatives to rent a car – same-day booking enquiries are welcome!

•  Step 3: Pay – Complete your paperwork and pay at Beach St to speed up the collection process from Hawthorne Drive. Alternatively, you may complete your payment at our Queenstown Airport location when you pick up your rental car.

•  Step 4: Collect your vehicle – All our Queenstown rental car fleet is located at our Airport branch at Hawthorne St depot – just 9.4km away. We can arrange free-of-charge Uber/taxi transportation to take you to your rental car, directly from Omega Queenstown City to Omega Queenstown Airport. If choosing our free Uber/Taxi transport, please allow for approximately 30 minutes travel time to arrive at the Airport for the collection of your car hire.

Your rental car will be ready for you at our Queenstown Airport depot, open seven days a week between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note these important updates to our Queenstown depots as of March 2023:

•  No vehicle pickup or dropoff at Beach St

•  Location for booking and in-person staff support (Queenstown City) - 5/93 Beach St

•  Location for vehicle collection and servicing (Queenstown City & Queenstown Airport): 202 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Enjoy affordable car hire deals with no hidden costs, friendly service 7 days a week, free travel guides, and New Zealand’s cheapest rental car insurance waiver rates. We can’t wait to see you here!

 

Our Queenstown Car Hire Locations

Our Queenstown City rental car depot is conveniently located at 5/93 Beach Street, close to Crown Plaza Hotel, just across the road from Steamer Wharf, and surrounded by some of Queenstown’s finest hotels and restaurants. We’re open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Our Omega Queenstown Airport car rental depot is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and offers a free shuttle service to and from the Queenstown Airport terminal building. Once you’ve collected your personal belongings, contact our NZ office at 0800 15 48 15 before leaving the arrivals hall. A representative will come to meet you outside the terminal building. Should your flight arrive after business hours, we can pick you up the following morning and bring you to your rental car at Queenstown Airport Omega.

Things to do in Queenstown

Queenstown Rafting with Family Adventures

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An exhilarating rafting ride through the upper Shotover River with Family Adventures will showcase world-renowned Otago scenery and is suitable for the whole family. Read more >>>

Queenstown Body Sanctum Spa

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Keytag Bonus -  10% off a 1hr treatment!

Relax after the day's adventures with a massage, facial or one many spa treatments at Queenstown's Body Sanctum. Read more >>>

Queenstown Canyoning

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Keytag Bonus -  20% off all trips!

Enjoy an unforgettable, thrilling and scenic canyoning trip with Canyoning New Zealand in Queenstown. Read more >>>

Elm Wildlife Tours - Dunedin

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Keytag Bonus -  10% discount in Winter!

The Elm Peninsula Encounters tour ex Dunedin offers the visitor a unique opportunity to observe and learn about many different native creatures. Read more >>>

Why Omega

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Snow chains may be required if you are heading to the mountain in the winter ski season. Chains are supplied in pairs and can be fitted to your vehicle's tyres to provide maximum traction when driving through snow and ice. Please book your snow chains in advance as they are size-specific to the vehicles.

Cost:  $25 for the full duration of your hire

Fitting your Snow Chains: These videos demonstrate how to fit snow chains to your vehicle. At Omega, we use 2 types of chains. While you won't know which type you'll receive until you come to pick up your car, watching the videos below will give you a head start with important tips!

    

 

Our Range of Cheap Rental Cars in Queenstown

Our modern fleet of rental cars includes economy sedans, MPVs and luxury and family SUVs. Many of our hire cars are equipped with Bluetooth and have airbags for added protection. Children’s safety seats are available for all vehicles upon request - free of charge. If you require ski racks for your rental car, please contact reservations for further assistance.

At Omega, we don’t have a minimum length rental period. But, the longer you rent our cheap rental cars in Queenstown, the more money you save! Take a peek at our one-way car hire relocation specials, or if you’re visiting New Zealand on business trips often, consider joining our Omega Business Club and save on cars with our incredible Business Club rates.

We promise that the car rental price listed is the price you’ll pay, with no hidden charges. When you rent a car in New Zealand from Omega, our prices include standard insurance, roadside assistance, unlimited kilometres and GST.

 

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Omega provides free forward-facing children's car seats: just request how many you need when you make your booking. If you require additional baby, toddler or children's equipment while in Queenstown, we recommend Tots on Tour or Rockababy Rentals Queenstown. With a wide range of quality equipment for hire, they ensure your little ones travel safely and comfortably.

Both Rockababy and Tots on Tour's car seats can be delivered to your rental vehicle and will be installed by a qualified child restraint technician free of charge. They can help you select the safest and most appropriate car seat. Both companies also have cots, strollers, highchairs, and much more available for hire.  

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If you feel like a night or day out, Tots On Tour also provides a childcare service with personally interviewed, police vetted, referenced-checked, and first aid-certified babysitters who even bring a bag of toys!

TRAVELLING ON A BUDGET

We love to see you enjoying your South Island trip, so with the help of some frugal Kiwis, we’ve put together some great tips for renting cars on a budget. We’ll give you a free postcard and pen so you can send a snippet of your adventures to your friends and loved ones on the journey – just ask us!

Email us anytime for assistance with your online booking at [email protected]. ­­­

 

Queenstown Car Hire FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Queenstown?

We have some of the best hire car deals and vehicles to suit all budgets. You’ll find just what you need with our wide range of rental car types, from economic sedans through to people-movers and SUVs. Extend your rental period and save even more money per day! Be sure to book early during busy holiday periods as demand is high and prices can increase.

What is the most popular rental car in Queenstown?

Our 4WD Premium SUVs (Toyota RAV4 or Subaru Forresters) are our most popular rental vehicles for a snow trip, as they provide good traction in icy conditions.  

How can I find car rentals near me in Queenstown?

Omega has two convenient locations for rental cars in Queenstown. You can find us both in the heart of Queenstown and at Queenstown Airport.

How much does an intermediate car rental cost in Queenstown?

Start the search for your rental car in Queenstown by checking out our fleet online. Our booking process is easy! Simply enter your pick-up and drop-off locations and your desired rental time to view our vehicle availability. Select the car hire that suits your needs and get an instant quote.

How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Queenstown?

The more days you rent a car in Queenstown, the more money you save! Take advantage of a fantastic price reduction as the daily rate drops considerably, the longer you rent.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Queenstown?

Our late model sedans are the perfect car rental options in Queenstown for buzzing about town. If you plan to go off-road, consider our family, premium or luxury SUVs. Bringing the whole family? No one gets left behind with our 8-seat MPVs.  We will get you and your extended family on the road with style and comfort.

What's the speed limit in Queenstown?

Across most urban areas, the speed limit is set to 40km/hr. Currently, motorway speeds are limited to 50, 60 or 80km/hr depending on the road. Be sure to observe the posted speed limits while you’re driving.

How much is the cost of petrol in Queenstown?

Queenstown motorists are currently paying an average of $2.39 per litre for unleaded (91).

Where are the best places to park in Queenstown?

Pay-and-Display Queenstown centre parking costs between $1 and $4 per hour. For added convenience, you can download the PayMyPark app and pay with your smartphone. However, parking is free for drivers and without restriction from 6.00 pm onwards. During the day, Queenstown offers many free parking options between 30 minutes and 4 hours, with a limited number of free spaces on a first-come-first-served basis.

Where can I drive from Queenstown?

Queenstown is surrounded by only a few towns. Drive to Glenorchy, Cardrona, Arrowtown, Kingston or Cromwell.

To fully capture the beauty of the South Island mountain setting, take a cruise in your Queenstown car rental along one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world to the town of Glenorchy, located less than one hour from Queenstown Airport, at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

Continue to Walter Peak High Country Farm via the TSS Earnslaw. Wander around the farm and stay to savour a mouthwatering gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner at the farm’s homestead.

If you’re looking for a longer road trip, drive to the visually spectacular Milford Sound, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Queenstown Airport.

Or head northeast from Queenstown along the 11km Crown Range for impressive views over Lake Wakatipu. Why not get your adrenaline on and go jet boating on the Kawarau River?