Car rental at Queenstown Intl airport from RM 97/day

Toyota Prius c

or similar SMALL

RM 119/day

Class Intermediate Car

or similar MEDIUM

RM 136/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

RM 229/day

Toyota Estima

or similar VAN

RM 254/day

Mitsubishi Montero

or similar SUV

RM 334/day

Ford Wildtrak

or similar PICKUPTRUCK

RM 349/day

Class Premium SUV

or similar SUV

RM 332/day

Subaru XV Crosstrek

or similar SUV

RM 162/day

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar SUV

RM 230/day

Nissan X-Trail

or similar SUV

RM 235/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

When you get a car hire at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN), you get more flexibility with your journey to the city centre and beyond, compared to alternative methods of transport. If you get a car hire, you can get to your destination directly rather than having to take public transport, saving you time. For instance, you can drive to Queenstown from the airport in about 10min, whereas, if you get public transport, it takes around twice that time and you also have to abide by the bus schedule.
Queenstown International Airport has a selection of car hire companies that you can choose from, including SIXT and Europcar, so you will find it easy to get a suitable vehicle. When you have arrived at the airport and collected your luggage, you will find the car hire companies, like SIXT, are located in the Domestic Arrivals Hall. After you’ve completed your documentation, you’ll be taken out to the car park at the front of the airport to collect your vehicle.
When it comes to dropping off your car hire at Queenstown International Airport, you can drive on the 6A motorway from Queenstown before turning off onto the Southern Scenic Route. You’ll then reach a roundabout where you need to take a left onto Lucas Place, which takes you to the terminal. You will then see signs for ‘Rental Car Returns’. Each car company has its own parking spaces.
Most of the Queenstown International Airport car hire companies offer comprehensive working hours, which makes it easy for you to pick up and drop off your vehicle. For instance, SIXT is generally open from 08:00 to 21:30 every day of the week. If you need to return your car outside these hours, you can do so by parking your vehicle in the SIXT parking bays and putting the keys in the dropbox at the airport branch.
25% of our users found a car hire at Queenstown Intl airport for RM 179 or less
Book your car hire at Queenstown Intl airport at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documents are needed to get a car at Queenstown International 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.
What road laws do I need to know when driving a car from Queenstown International Airport?
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.
How can I get an eco-friendly option for my car hire from Queenstown International Airport?
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Queenstown Intl airport?
On average a rental car at Queenstown Intl airport costs RM 186 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Queenstown Intl airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Rental Cars 247 (RM 97/day), EV Hire (RM 119/day) and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (RM 123/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Queenstown Intl airport?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

2 locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Airport Ave, Frankton

+64 800 737 070

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

Queenstown New Zealand

+64 3 442 3532

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact SUV

Excellent ! Great customer service! Very friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Phillip, Oct 2024

Luxury

All good, and lovely staff

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Sir Henry Wigley Drive

+64 3 441 4637

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Terminal Building

+64 3 442 5887

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10.0 Wonderful

Antoinette, Feb 2023

Standard SUV

Had an upgrade and the service was excellent. Best price found through Kayak. Even better than direct with company.

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Terminal Building

+64 3442 5887

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact SUV

Car was very comfortable, clean , more than enough power, pick up was sooo easy, drop off a little disappointing as there were no persons on the counter and we really wanted to know about the deposit return. In the end we had to drop the key and run for our boarding, but was sorted very easy next day by phone call.

JUCY

9.3

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

9.3

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Queenstown Airport

+64 800 399 736

Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00
Saturday	08:30 - 16:00
Sunday	08:30 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Joanne, Nov 2023

Economy

No problems easy pick up and drop off.

8.0 Very Good

Nadine, Aug 2023

Economy

We tried to extend bring forward our booking but could not get the extra 4days required … even with an upgrade .. no cars avail Not enough staff Staff forgot to give us chains we had paid for - we had to come back and get them First car had no usb charger !! First got a stone chip - we returned and got charged $52 or so dollars - but did get to swap car

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

9.3

Wonderful

Most popular

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.3

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

fromRM 268/day

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Terminal Building

+64 3595 1828

Opening times not available

Hertz

9.2

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.5

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Airport Ave, Frankton

+64 3 442 4106

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Ba, Dec 2023

Full-size SUV

Pickup was bad. We were just told to sign the electronic keypad (wording small). Then we were handed keys and told to go out the door and get our car. There was NO ONE to inspect or go over the car (not the one we booked) with us anywhere! Two days after we picked up the car we received an email saying we had around an hour to take pictures of our rental and attach them. Too Late! We were not told that at the end we would have to pay extra $. The pickup guy was nice but off site due to staffing shortages. The drivers side of the car had no floor mat. Maybe that was the 200$ extra you charged us.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Compact SUV

Car was so awesome!! Would rent again!

10.0 Wonderful

Allie, Aug 2023

Full-size SUV

Great!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact

The category of car we ordered was not available so we got an upgrade. Very nice.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Compact

We rented a 4x4 because it was the only 4-wheel drive option available when we went to upgrade our sedan. It felt like a new truck which was great and it rode very smoothly, even as I was very unfamiliar/uncomfortable driving such a large vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Premium SUV

Rental was very clean and very nice. Only hiccup was that we were a day late with our travel bc of the cyclone and they’d moved the car to another lot and I had to sort of find the car on my own. But, everyone was super helpful and friendly. Just a bit confusing bc of the pickup issue

Rental Cars 247

9.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

2/13 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton

+64 9 869 3318

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Good and pretty easy for offsite rental. The car was fine. Slight scratches etc on the outside but this was all noted and didn’t affect our drive whatsoever! We were really happy and would happily rent again!

Ace Rental Cars

9.0

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Sir Henry Wringley Drive

+64 3 442 4106

Monday	07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 21:30
Thursday	07:30 - 21:30
Friday	07:30 - 21:30
Saturday	07:30 - 21:30
Sunday	07:30 - 21:30

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Overall pick up and drop off experience was good, only issue was that it was it was a diesel which was surprising and would have been good to know beforehand that we had to pay RUC.

10.0 Wonderful

Earl, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

Excellant, 5 star plus

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

People carrier

Very nice and easy

Apex

9.0

Wonderful

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.2

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

32 Lucas Place, Frankton

+64 3451 0583

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10.0 Wonderful

Peter, Dec 2023

SUV

10.0 Wonderful

Attila, Sept 2023

Compact SUV

Just what I expected

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Nice rental.Very curtious.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Really good value for a months car rental, found the staff super helpful when I had to change plans due to ferry being cancelled :)

Sixt

9.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Domestic Arrivals Hall

+64 3 777 4110

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

It all went like clockwork. Excellent. Absolutely no criticism.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

SUV

Very good, easy pick up and return

Yesaway

9.0

Wonderful

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

fromRM 123/day

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

77 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

+64 21 198 8293

Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00
Saturday	08:30 - 16:00
Sunday	08:30 - 16:00

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8.0 Very Good

Steven, May 2024

Compact

Everything was terrific! Only issue was the language on the car was all in Japanese (dashboard / map / MM AV system) and there was no way to change to english so it was not very functional.

EZU Car Rental

8.9

Very Good

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

9.0

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Queenstown Airport

+64 212 863 456

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2.0 Poor

Harold, Nov 2024

SUV

The cars were advertised as being "pick-up at the airport". They were not. We spent over half an hour extra time waiting for and being taken to their off-airport base (each way). We complained. They could not care less. Then, although I had booked the car using my Amex Platinum card on Kayak, which covers my insurance excess, they told me they would not accept it and tried to sell me their insurance at $35 per day. This is a rort. I doubt anyone ever reads these Surveys. I request someone very senior from Kayak contacts me within the next 7 days, or I will write to your CEO and write some very unpleasant reviews on Social Media.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact

Excellent very friendly

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

Good experience, would recommend. The only downside is the location is outside the airport so you might need to wait for pick up / factor in commute time

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

Good

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

SUV

Hassle free experience for my short car rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Nayoung, Sept 2024

Economy

Wonderful

Avis

8.7

Very Good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.2

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Airport Dr

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

SUV

Liked the new low milage Rav4 we rented. Not happy about the fuel sercvice charge added to our bill. The car was not "topped off with fuel when we picked it up as I found out the first time I refueled and drove almost a 100 kilometers before the gauge appeared when I picked up the car. i returned the vehicle with at least as much fuel in it as when I picked it up

7.2 Good

E, Nov 2019

Cons:

We waited a long time to pick up the car and there was an extra fee to drop off at the airport, but the car itself was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Compact SUV

Avis delivered a new, clean, quality automobile (precisely like I reserved), and the customer service at the Queenstown Airport was fantastic. This is what the car rental experience should be like everywhere.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact SUV

We only rented for 1 1/2 days and it was Very Expensive because of the one way charge. Would not normally do but this was a once in a lifetime trip.

8.0 Very Good

Stephen, Mar 2023

Compact SUV

Easy to schedule a Queenstown to Christchurch one-way drop off. On-site pick up and drop off were seamless.

Snap Rentals

8.5

Very Good

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Terminal Building

+64 9275 2438

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

Unit 9 222 Glenda Drive

+64 800 288 699

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8.0 Very Good

Jerry, Jan 2024

Compact estate car

Drop off the as too fast from International terminal and directions not well labeled.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size SUV

The staff was very friendly and informative. Not just about the car but also about parking etc.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact

All round easy and good service

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Economy

I did not enjoy this experience. Reception was unclean. Staff were unhelpful, argumentative and unfriendly. Also appeared to be untrained. It was slooooooooow. Staff were defensive - clearly I was not the first person that day who was reacting to the poor communication and system.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Full-size SUV

Beautiful vehicle. Easy process and communication. Exceptional experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Bonnacrist, Jan 2023

Compact

The staff are accomodating and very helpful. The car is clean and worth the pay. Highly recommended

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.3

Very Good

Read 10 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

111 Glenda Dr, Frankton

+64 927 540 853

Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00
Saturday	08:30 - 16:00
Sunday	08:30 - 16:00

Queenstown Airport

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

SUV

Great customer service. Great SUV. Great price.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

SUV

Fantastic, affordable and great service

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

SUV

Staff were fantastic. Great value

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

SUV

Great people and great service. Cheers Trevor

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact

Bluetooth wasn’t working in car, had to drop off off car early but no place to drop keys off. Called when we arrived back home to let them know where keys were they said thank you, then got a call on a Sunday from a man yelling saying if we didn’t return the car we would be charged another day?!! Had to call him back letting him know what happened, got another call from him yelling again.. the experience was awful

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

People carrier

It was all pretty good. thanks.

Yes Rentals

8.3

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.3

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

5/156 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

+64 210 880 6158

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:30
Sunday	08:00 - 16:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Amazing and safe car. Friendly staff. Easy and quick pick up and drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

They were great. Very friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

Vehicle was very clean and the young Lady whom transferred us to the Airport was Super friendly, our 1st experience with Yes Rentals so we will be keen to see how the next rental pans out as we did rent in a quiet period 👍

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Compact

Rude customer service. Took over an hour for 3 people to pick up their vehicles, all of whom had issues with what was booked online vs what was available at pick up. The conformation email confirmed which credit cards were accepted but when i tried to pay, they rejected my credit card and just said no, not that one - even though it’s listed as accepted in the email. There are no facilities on site. No bathrooms, water or even a seat inside. There is a bench outside you could sit on. You are in a shipping container in the middle of a gravel pit. Our car was dirty. Greasy fingers all over the window screen and so dusty inside. It clearly hadn’t had a clean for a long time. Car was VERY basic. You might save $100 but it’s not worth the time, effort or delays created by staff would make it clear they would rather be anywhere else. Only positive would be that the car was a hybrid so driving all over for a long weekend only cost us $20 in petrol.

Budget

7.9

Good

Read 9 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.8

One location in Queenstown Intl Airport

fromRM 146/day

Locations in Queenstown Intl Airport

Terminal Building

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Tsu Lynn, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Easy booking, pick-up and drop off. Car was clean in good condition.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact SUV

There was three people working but only one person manning a computer. Check-in per person takes about 20 minutes and there's lots of printing and signing paperwork. The car smelled like gasoline had been spilled in it, the infant car seat was broken and unable to be tightened and they were unable to provide a replacement! The second car in the party was not even available as they run on a thin margin of car availability and it hadn't been returned. When it was returned it had no gas (on empty with notification lights) and they refused to gas it. This car had about 60k miles on it and was in poor condition. Third rental car in the group battery died and had to be jumped to get back to the airport. Yay!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2020

Pros:

Very easy pick up and drop off, very good quality cars and category as promised for very affordable price. We had to switch cars between NZ islands and it was extremely “trouble-free”.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Compact SUV

We were conned into buying insurance for the duration of our rental, even though the woman knew we would not be able to keep the vehicle for the entire time because of the ferry fiascos. I was told by several budget representatives that we could have a refund for the prorated portion of the insurance that we no longer needed ( a week's worth) but was denied by a very rude woman who told us we were 'stupid to believe' what we had been told.

8.0 Very Good

Caroline, Mar 2023

Compact SUV

Great price for a last minute rental. Easy process at pick up and drop off

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Vehicle was clean. Tank was full. Everything worked. Drop off was really easy.

Alamo

6.6

Okay