§ 01
The period
Queenstown Airport pricing for 2026 National Day (10d).
69 vehicles are listed across 7 suppliers for the 10-night window from Mon 28 Sep 2026 to Thu 8 Oct 2026, covering 2026 National Day (10d). 11 of those listings quote $0 (placeholder rates that don't transact at that price); the 58 priced listings form the basis of this report.
Pricing varies meaningfully across the fleet, with the cheapest listing at $860 and the most expensive at $4812, a 5.6× spread.
All listings are pay-on-arrival in NZD with unlimited kilometres. Automatic transmission is standard across the fleet.
§01Where the cheapest rates sit
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Alamo leads on price at $1411 avg for 10 nights, 108% less than Budget at $2929.
§03What you'll pay by car type
Economy averages the lowest at $954, a $2779 spread separating it from Premium SUV at $3733. Price bands overlap between classes, so comparing across categories often reveals better value.
§05Cheapest in each category
The market floor is $860 for 10 nights: the Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar from GO Rentals ($86/day). Budget holds the cheapest spot in 7 of the 21 categories.