Dollar, Queenstown Airport Car Rental

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Store Location
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Dollar - Queenstown Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Store Location

17/222 Glenda Drive, Queenstown

Telephone

+6427 808 6502

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

The Dollar - Queenstown Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Dollar - Queenstown Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

Please call or text Dollar Staff on 027 808 6502 when they arrive at the airport to arrange their shuttle pickup.

Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return

For customers returning a car to Dollar Queenstown, they will need to return their vehicle to the new Dollar location at 17/222 Gelnda Drive, Queenstown and they will then be shuttled to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30	08:00 -16:30

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

18 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original Driving License + NZTA Translation

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic

Original Driving License + International Driving Permit

Please note that the IDP(International Driving Permit) is only a translation and you must bring your original driver’s license with you.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver fee

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 5.5/day

capped at NZD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

NZD 12.6/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

NZD 14.95/day

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

NZD 14.95/day

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

NZD 52/day

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars is allowed and free of charge.

For rentals starting on one island and ending on the other, the below new process will apply. Two separate bookings will now be required Dollar has depots right on the main lnterislander Ferry terminal at Wellington and Picton. For rentals starting and ending on the same island, but travelling on both islands, please keep the same vehicle for the entire duration of the trip. Please keep in mind that the customer will need to pay for the vehicle on two ferry trips. A fee will be charged if the vehicle is not returned to the same island it was rented from. Hertz will assess a fee based on the actual cost of relocating the vehicle, up to a maximum of NZD$1,000, plus GST.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Dollar allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,Ford Focus,Toyota C-hr,Mazda Cx 30,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Bmw 5 Series,Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,Description Not Available,Mercedes Vito,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Vauxhall Grandland X,Skoda Kamiq,Kia Sportage--4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Wildtrak--4wd,Mercedes Classe V,Polestar 2-electric,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5900-6900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Mazda Cx 30,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Bmw 5 Series,

NZD 6001 for Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Vito,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5900-6900 for other car models.

NZD 0 for Ford Focus,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Mazda Cx 30,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Bmw 5 Series,

NZD 0 for Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,

NZD 0 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Mercedes Vito,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 0 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 0 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage--4wd,

NZD 0 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

NZD 0 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2-electric,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.9 mi from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

1.7 mi from DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

3.6 mi from Oaks Shores

4 mi from Oaks Club Resort

Other Landmarks

4.6 mi from Shotover River

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Map view of Dollar Store Location

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.1 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 7.5
Vehicle cleanliness: 8.0
Spaciousness: 8.0
Counter staff: 7.7
Pick-up location: 8.4
Drop-off location: 8.8
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

V.Law
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Like: Easy and fast pick up and drop off. Especially at Christchurch drop off, ladies there were very helpful and friendly.
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Anon
Queenstown
9.6 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Like: Car was in great condition and was perfect for our needs
Dislike: There were no parks at the return site.
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S.Ahamed
Queenstown
2.3 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Absolutely misleading of information. I was expecting to get at least a sedan car. I have been handed a hatchback cheap car which I can rent out cheaper what I have paid for. They suppose to give me Toyota Corolla or similar which based on the picture it should be a sedan, not a hatchback. Staff was from thrifty was laughing at us and felt insulted. Never will hire from them.
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I.Bishop
Queenstown
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I arrived at the ZQN Thrifty counter as advised and our flight was delayed by 7 hours. I had called and advised the counter staff of this prior. When I arrived, a family were dropping off their key and three staff were on the counter. One was talking to the customer about their holiday and 2 were completing invoices of some description from the EFT-POS receipts of the day. Neither acknowledged my presence or stopped their task to assist me and my booking for a good 5-10 minutes. Then just as it was wrapping up, a person waiting behind me pushed in and the lady who was talking to the other customer took him first. She could see I was visibly upset by and did attempt a silent apology, but I was furious as I had already been waiting patiently and someone who barges in was given priority. In addition when I was receiving my car paperwork, I was advised we had been upgraded from a compact car to an SUV - I was happy with the car we ended up with, but shocked to learn of my booking being classed as a 'compact' as even on this website page it states 'intermediate' So I was shocked to learn we could have ended up with a compact car which is not what we ordered.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Car wasn’t clean when we received it and also made a noise when we applied the brake. Other than that it was a modern vehicle and well priced compared to other Queenstown options.
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B.Te Raki
Queenstown
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I was very disappointed that the dollar counter staff tried selling me insurance again even after I explained that I had purchased this through easy rent cars. He told me a number of times that I wasn’t actually insured when in fact I was, just not through them. I think that the insurance process is misleading for customers, and most people would just listen to what the staff member was selling and take it. Resulting in a double up of insurance. Not impressed about that process and glad I understand it now for future.
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j.young
Queenstown
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Got lost when picking the car up and went to the wrong carpark
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P.Clohesy
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
At dollar great service to drop off. Even took us back to motel.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Yes. Larger car than expected and 4WD
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The car was old and back up camera was not working.
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M.Domingo
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was raining for most of the time in Queenstown and couldn’t help but notice that the wiper blades may need to be changed soon as it somehow makes a bit of a smudge on some parts already but nonetheless had a great experience and will be renting again with you guys.
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J.Neville-TeRito
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was slow to get the car as the pick up was busy
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Mike T
Queenstown
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The pick-up and drop-off were very straight forward. The car was upgraded which was a bonus. Can't really fault anything.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
We received a Hyundai Accent which we think is a downgrade from a Toyota Corolla. That's our only negative from this experience
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N.Phamapun
Queenstown
5.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
จองรถโตโยต้า ได้ฮุนได บอกว่าช่วงนี้คนเที่ยวเยอะหารถไม่ได้ ทั้งๆ ที่จองแพงกว่า สภาพรถเป็นรอยรอบคัน รถที่ได้คิดว่าแย่ที่สุดแล้ว
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S.Martin
Queenstown
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
We did not end up getting a Toyota Carolla. If we had more luggage. We could have struggles
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C.Schuler
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The car computer kept displaying maintenance needed for tyres and maintenance needed for oil and filter. I rang the staff and they reassured me that this was not a problem but as a user it was disconcerting to have this flashing on the dashboard through my whole journey.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I am still waiting for my bond to be released. I have found this wait time to be quite long campared to other similar companies I have booked rental cars through. This has been frustrating
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S.Feierabend
Queenstown
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Could not find Dollar rental counter on arrival and by the time we worked out it was through Thrifty we had to wait over 1/2 hour to be served. Were upgraded to a better vehicle so happy in the end
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Alec Shao
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Dollar is the best
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Dr.Richard
Queenstown
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Good Value for Money rental ... as well as Service ... Thanks .... will book again. CHEERS ... Richard
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R.Zhao
Queenstown
4.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Arrived in early morning and meet staff at Thriffy counter. Vehicle was not available at time to pick up, need to wait few hours , and no shuttle service. Finally, staff arranged temperory car and advised that should fit is till afternoon, but it was too small to fit my family and baggages. 8n afternoon, no courtesy call talk to inform us for picking up. Bad experiences. Pick up at late afternoon, but it was not a highlander that not match my initial booking .
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Anonymous
Queenstown
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Excellent while still at Thrifty - so at airport location. Car with 100,000 km so a bit old.
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Anonymous
Queenstown
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Car was great to get around in and we got it at a great price. Only issue was the key did not work. Had to manually use the key and I got charged an extra petrol fee after drop off even though I told the man at the counter I had filled the car until it clicked. Pickup service at the counter was average
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L.Freire Filho
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The car that they gave me not correspond to the one that I asked. Hiunday Accent. Smaller than Corolla Yaris. Besides the car was old with severall little scrachs.
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Leonard
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Nil
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Anonymous
Queenstown
3.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
This rental company is a nightmare. Took them more than an hour to pick us up. Dropping off was even worse. Service staff was incompetent and completely overwhelmed.
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S.Hwang
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was very fast check in but to drop off, it was Christmas Day and only 1 person worked. We had to wait more than 20min outside to return the car
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