Car hire at Christchurch Airport

Some on-site car hire companies based at Christchurch Airport are Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, EZI Car Rental, Yes Away and Enterprise. Find them at the Arrivals terminal. Once your transaction has been approved, the car hire agent will escort you to your car. All garages for the Christchurch car hire companies are based outside the exit, facing the airport veneer at a walkable distance. More airport affiliate companies that are based a few minutes off site will send a shuttle for you with a quick call as you land.

Finding a car hire company that offers easy processes should be a breeze with Christchurch car hire. Daily deals are always a good way to determine which will be easier on the budget, so keep checking KAYAK for deals. When it comes to convenience, you will find the long working hours of Avis extremely convenient. They are generally open from 06:00 to 00:30, seven days a week. SIXT is normally open until 20:00 and Europcar usually until 22:00. If you’d like to get on the road sooner, look to Budget for their Fast Break Pick Up system; it will shave time off your collection. SIXT in general has gained popularity for being affordable and having many unique add-ons.

An important part of collecting your Christchurch car hire will be the documentation you bring with you. If you are travelling from out of the country, ensure you have an International Driving Permit for the hire. Your photographic identification is essential and then, of course, your credit card for the transaction. Select companies may allow you to pay by debit card, but terms and conditions should always be checked beforehand.  

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Christchurch airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, AeroDrive, Alamo, Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Dollar, Drive NZ, and Economy Rent a Car.