Queenstown travel guide
Queenstown Tourism | Queenstown Guide
You're Going to Love Queenstown
With a population of 10,442, Queenstown is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Queenstown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Queenstown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Threesixty Restaurant and Bar - Crowne Plaza Queenstown (93 Beach Street) and Madam Woo - Queenstown (5 Lower Ballarat Street Q) are great picks.
When to visit Queenstown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queenstown in January, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Queenstown, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Queenstown
Plane
When flying to Queenstown, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Queenstown from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 26h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Queenstown is to pick up a car rental from Dunedin, which is about 171 km from Queenstown. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and Sixt, among others, in Dunedin.
Airlines serving Queenstown
Where to stay in Queenstown
From 5-star hotels such as the QT Queenstown to great affordable options like the Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, Queenstown offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $392 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Queenstown, with prices from $18 to $1,302 per night. Fernhill is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Queenstown are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Queenstown
Most booked hotels in Queenstown
Renting a car in Queenstown
Renting a car in Queenstown costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Budget and Yes Rentals are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Queenstown is the Snap Rentals branch at Terminal Building, which is 6 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Queenstown.
Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Queenstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Queenstown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Queenstown
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$31/day
Full-size SUV
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day