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Car rental rates in Picton / Waitohi

Picton / Waitohi sits towards the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and is known as both a leaping off point for the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and also as an access point for the famous Queen Charlotte Track. It is around a 25 minute drive from Blenheim / Waiharakeke and about a two hour drive from Nelson.


Getting on the road in Picton is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

  • AvisCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $260/day

    for 01 Mar - 04 Mar 2025
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  • AvisCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $275/day

    for 01 Mar - 04 Mar 2025
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  • AvisIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $386/day

    for 01 Mar - 04 Mar 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 26, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 26 February, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Picton car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(66 reviews)
  • 05 Jan 2025

    Great

    anitalintyalumay w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Picton Ferry
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 15 Nov 2024

    It was quick and easy.

    anthony m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 31 Dec 2024

    Straightforward no fuss.

    lisa k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 01 Feb 2025

    Easy

    robert s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 29 Jan 2025

    Easy Peazy

    paulina k.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Napier Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 14 Jan 2025

    Easy website

    adam s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 16 Feb 2025

    easy to understand

    kevin b.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
  • 09 Jan 2025

    Simple and fast. Prompt response

    fiapule l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Picton

🚗 Vehicle typesCar and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots in Picton.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Picton

Popular rental car models in Picton last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    50%

    105
    225
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 2

    28%

    117
    159
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.Intermediate SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex

  • 3

    6%

    102
    102
    Kia Sorento

    Kia SorentoFullsize SUV

    5

    4

    4 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 4

    6%

    264
    264
    Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 5

    6%

    141
    141
    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

Ford vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Ford Puma St

    Ford Puma St

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Kia Carnival 8 Seater

    Kia Carnival 8 Seater

    8

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

MG vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mitsubishi Asx

    Mitsubishi Asx

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mitsubishi Outlander Awd

    Mitsubishi Outlander Awd

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Nissan vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Toyota vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Apex

  • Toyota Hiace

    Toyota Hiace

    12

    5

    8 large, 8 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Other vehicles for hire in Picton

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Picton daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 Feb

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

27 Feb

$325

$325

Fri

28 Feb

$325

$325

Sat

01 Mar

$260

$260

Sun

02 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

03 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

04 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 Feb

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

27 Feb

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

28 Feb

$343

$343

Sat

01 Mar

$275

$275

Sun

02 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

03 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

04 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

26 Feb

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

27 Feb

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

28 Feb

$482

$482

Sat

01 Mar

$386

$386

Sun

02 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

03 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

04 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 26 February, 2025

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Car rental depots in Picton

Car hire depots in Picton are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Picton Ferry Terminal

    Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton SI, 7220

    Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.22 • 11 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Avis Picton Ferry

    Ferry Terminal, Picton SI, 7281

    Today •9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Dollar Picton Ferry

    Auckland Street, Picton, Picton NI, 7220

    Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Europcar Picton City

    Interisland Ferry Terminal Office 8, Picton SI, 7220

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Hertz Picton Ferry

    Interislander Terminal, Auckland St, Picton, Picton NI, 7220

    Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Thrifty Picton Ferry

    Auckland Street, Picton, Picton NI, 7220

    Today •11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Today •4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    monday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    sunday

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Picton

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Picton?

    Prices start at NZD $260 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $386 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Picton.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Picton?

    The highest-rated rental car in Picton is Toyota Highlander or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Picton?

    Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Picton, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Picton?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Picton may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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