Wye Creek
Stop for a 4-kilometre hike with panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu. With a hydro dam, native beech forest, and mountain views, it's a stunning way to start any road trip.
One-Way Car Rental Car Rental Queenstown to Invercargill
Steer through the Southland on a one-way hire from Queenstown to Invercargill. With an easy pick-up in Queenstown, you can cruise and take your time driving to Invercargill without the need to rush back to drop the car off. With unlimited kms, 24/7 roadside assistance and a Total Road Care Package, we handle the boring details so you can focus on the stunning landscapes and experiences.
Why GO One-Way Queenstown to Invercargill?
Roll through country roads and quaint towns on the drive from the Adventure Capital of New Zealand to the southernmost city of Invercargill. This stunning drive promises opportunities to hike, fish and even try locally made honey. You can make the journey even more relaxing with a one-way car hire, allowing you to take your time and not have to circle back to Queenstown. With hot deals, affordable vehicles and 10% off when you sign up to our newsletter, your NZ road trip is within reach. Once you arrive in Invercargill, simply drop off your vehicle and wrap up your adventure with ease.
Why GO Queenstown to Invercargill with us?
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FREE basic car rental insurance
Our basic insurance cover is included in the cost of every car hire with two upgraded insurance options available!
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One-way car rentals
We can organise one-way rentals with pick-up in one location and drop-off in another. Stick to your dream itinerary without worrying about circling back.
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Offset carbon emissions
In partnership with CarbonClick, you can choose to offset the carbon emission of your GO Rentals road trip.
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24hr AA roadside assistance
All GO Rentals hire cars have access to the AA 24-hour mechanical breakdown assistance and our Tesla EVs have access to Tesla Roadside Assistance.
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GO App
With our GO Rentals App, you can book a car, check in faster and even control your Tesla car functions, right from the palm of your hand.
How to Rent a Car with GO Rentals
Booking a one-way car hire with us is easier than spotting a Kiwi in the wild! Simply add your car hire itinerary details to our booking widget, select Queenstown Airport pickup and Invercargill Airport dropoff, and click "Find my car". We do offer one-way car rentals at all of our 9 locations on both the South and North Islands, but please note:
Whilst our one-way rentals are dependent on seasonal peak times and vehicle availability in branches, we can create more one-way availability if we need to move vehicles to another location. If you are not satisfied with our website availability, please call us, and we will do our best to accommodate your epic one-way road trip.
One-Way Car Rental Customer Facts
Cruise Queenstown to Invercargill with convenient pick-up and drop-off
You can take any GO Rentals vehicle on the Cook Strait Ferry between the North and South Island, which is perfect for a stress-free one-way road trip. We have 9 car rental branches spread evenly throughout New Zealand, in the major destinations. You’re never far from a GO Rentals car.
GO Rentals App for a ridiculously simple pick-up and drop-off
Get your journey started as quickly as possible thanks to our speedy check-in. Manage your booking online or download our app to get through the check-in process and on the road faster.
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Queenstown to Invercargill One Way Trip Ideas
Our car rental pick-up is located just outside the arrivals terminal building, so you can easily pick up your bags and then grab your keys and get GOing. Our team loves New Zealand's South Island and is always happy to give you travel tips to find the most stunning views and hidden gems. We've mapped out some of our favourite spots between Queenstown and Invercargill here so you can start planning your one-way itinerary.
Kingston
Roll into a picturesque small town on the southern tip of Lake Wakatipu, offering lakeside views and a range of restaurants. With the historic Kingston Flyer vintage steam train and relaxing walks along the bay, it's the perfect stop for lunch and exploring a Kiwi classic village.
Garston
At the top of this page, we promised you would be able to try local honey on this drive. Garston is home to the famous Garston Hunny Shop, and it's totally worth a stop. With incredible honey and natural bee products, the Garston stop offers a view of New Zealand's countryside charm.
Athol
Try your hand at fishing on the serene Mataura River. It's popular among locals and travellers, and a cool place to try for the first time. With a small art gallery, cosy cafes and shops, the Athol township is worth a look around.
Lumsden
Lumsden is also a popular fishing area, in particular for trout fishing. With nearby rivers and lakes to explore, it's still worth a trip even if you don't fish. The town of Lumsden itself is charming, with heritage buildings, a cool history and cute cafes; it's a great stop on the Queenstown to Invercargill route.
Winton
Stretch your legs one final time with a 5-kilometre hiking trail to explore heritage trails, historic buildings and the town's history. Finish off with a pub dinner to enjoy the local cuisine. We'd recommend trying the Southland's seafood, like crayfish!
Queenstown to Invercargill through the lens of our Snap Happy Customers
We love that our stress-free rental cars do more than get you from A to B. They become part of your travel memories, and we want to see them!
Submit a happy photo to our Snap Happy Photo Competition and be in with a chance to receive up to $500 back off your booking!
New Zealand is best explored in a modern, reliable car. But don't take our word for it. Cruise through the happy customers revv'd up about their experience:
Kim James
Our few of our dancers flew down to Queenstown, rented a Go Rental car, and drove to Arrowtown, Cromwell, up Coronet Peak and through the Crown Ranges -pulling over at the side of the road randomly, and at lookouts (with other cars passing and beeping!) to capture our dancers amongst the magnificence of Queenstown and it's beautiful scenery. This is one of our dancers, Olivia, in front of the gorgeous mountainous backdrop. Thanks Go Rentals for making the rental so easy, and for making this experience possible!
Liang-Ching Chen
Love in its purest form
Peter Robinson
I am from Auckland and I met up in Queenstown with a mate from Sydney for a boys climbing trip. We hired an unmissable blue Toyota Corolla which faithfully took us to multiple epic climbing spots. These included Kingston, Wye Creek, The Remarkables (Single Cone) and Wanaka. We even stopped off at the legendary Cadrona pub after sending “The Crack” on the Tombstone and the 3 pitch “Turn on, tune in and drop out”. The route in the picture is the iconic roof climb on Proud Monkey roof, Wye Creek. We climbed 18 vertical rock pitches and walked 38000 steps in 4 days. The Blue wonder aka Toyota Corolla did the rest.
Noona Stace
A walk around the beautiful lake, finding a small rock formation- lucky shot!
One-Way Rental Car Options
With a great selection of affordable vehicles, GO Rentals is ready to get you on the road for a one-way trip. Choose from 4-wheel drives and SUVs for ski or family trips to luxury electric vehicles for a stylish self-drive trip. Put your itinerary details in to see our vehicle availability and start planning your GO trip.
Driving in Queenstown and Invercargill
Traffic and Parking in Queenstown and Invercargill
Queenstown has few free parking options, and the majority of central Queenstown is metered, and spaces can fill up during peak hours. Parking in Invercargill, however, is widely available, and it's easy to find free or low-cost spots in the city centre. As one of the easiest cities to drive around in New Zealand, you will likely have no issue parking.
Toll Roads and Road Conditions
Awesome news! There are no toll roads between Queenstown and Invercargill. Cruise any road you like without needing to stress about toll payments or detours. Although the route is well-maintained, you should expect some windy areas closer to Invercargill. The location at the southernmost point is open to the elements, and the wind can blow strongly on some days.
Relocation Deals from Queenstown to Invercargill
We regularly update our relocation deals to help you save on one-way road trips. Check out our latest relocation deals to see if your itinerary matches our deal. Save money and still access our award-winning customer service.