Welcome to the adrenaline-filled adventure capital of Queenstown.
Located on the South Island of New Zealand, this ‘capital of fun’ is a likely destination on your travel bucket list. Sitting on the banks of Lake Wakatipu, the Queenstown Airport is just a 20-minute drive from the city centre itself. This means it’s an easy drive from your Hertz pickup location to the main hustle and bustle of Queenstown itself.
Don’t worry about planning your visit over a particular season as there are plenty of adventures to be had all year round. With exciting alpine adventures in the summer and skiing in the winter, this is a city that never shies away from the action. Pick from a number of activities, such as skydiving, canyoning, hiking, horseback riding, bungee jumping, and so much more - the list is endless.
Whether you’d rather hit the ground running by picking up your rental car direct from the airport, or later on in the city, Hertz has you covered in Queenstown with two convenient locations. Our airport location is located just a short walk from arrivals and baggage pickup, making it fast and easy to start your trip the moment you touch down.
Explore Queenstown with Hertz
It’s likely that while you’re staying in Queenstown you’ll want to explore all that it has to offer. The easiest way to do this is by rental car - with plenty of options to pick and choose from, you’ll soon be set for an adventure.
Perhaps head to one of the many AJ Hackett extreme sports locations that are in Queenstown and experience an adrenaline hit like never before. There are plenty of options to choose from, such as the Kawarau Bridge, the Nevis Swing, and the Nevis Bungy. It’s not for the faint-hearted, so be brave and test your limits! There’s no better place on earth to do it.
Of course, there are natural attractions too. Why not head out on a hike and see the city from above? There are plenty of hikes throughout the city and around the lake, like the Tiki Trail, the Queenstown Trail, and the Queenstown Hill Walking track to name a few. In the wintertime, Queenstown is the perfect ski town, with the Remarkables and Coronet Peak attracting thousands of visitors every season. Get your skis or your snowboard and head to the slopes for the perfect winter break in the Southern Alps.
Head Out on a Road Trip with Hertz
There are some epic road trips outside of Queenstown.
The mighty Milford Sound is a three-hour drive from Queenstown Airport. Drive along the scenic roads that helped inspire the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy film set: misty mountains, mirror lakes, and vast, expansive views. It’s certainly a view worthy of Middle Earth. Once you get to Milford Sounds, book onto one of the many cruises that head out into the water, before enjoying what has been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It’s certainly a sight you won’t forget for a long, long time.
Queenstown Airport is the gateway to some exciting adventures. Whether you want a holiday fueled with adrenaline, or you want to hike through some epic scenery, Queenstown has every type of adventure for you. And of course, you have the whole of the South Island of New Zealand at your fingertips when you holiday here, so pick up your Hertz rental car and head out on a road trip of a lifetime.
