§ 01
The period
Queenstown Airport pricing for 2027 Waitangi Day (observed).
88 vehicles are listed across 9 suppliers for the 7-night window from Mon 8 Feb 2027 to Mon 15 Feb 2027, covering 2027 Waitangi Day (observed).
Pricing varies meaningfully across the fleet, with the cheapest listing at $739 and the most expensive at $2719 — a 3.7× spread.
All listings are pay-on-arrival in NZD with unlimited kilometres. Automatic transmission is standard across the fleet.
§01Ranked by avg. price
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Apex leads on price at $995 avg for 7 nights — 106% less than Sixt at $2053.
§02Anatomy of a quote
The base rate makes up 71% of the average quote ($362), with GST adding 17% on top. A fixed $64 in location and registration fees applies to every booking regardless of which car you choose.
§03Price band by category
Compact averages the lowest at $1129 — a $1030 spread separating it from Premium at $2160. Price bands overlap between classes, so comparing across categories often reveals better value.
§04Fleet mix
Drivetrain
Seats
77% of the fleet runs on ICE — 81% of cars are 5-seaters. 18% of listings are electric or hybrid.
§05Cheapest in each category
The market floor is $739 for 7 nights — the Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar from Apex ($106/day). Apex holds the cheapest spot in 5 of the 8 categories.