Car hire at Christchurch Airport

Hertz, Budget Car Rentals, and Enterprise Rent A Car are the car rental brands that are highly recommended for use at Christchurch Airport. Both companies have handy airport terminal locations for pick-up, accommodating late return rules, as well as a variety of affordable add-on options for their rentals, like the ability to rent their cars to drivers who are aged 18 years plus a free additional driver. Both rental firms feature short wait times including during busy times thanks to their efficient employees and speedy rental processes.

Customers may quickly access the vehicle rental counters due to the rental facilities' excellent location at Christchurch Airport close to the baggage claim counter. The counters are designed to accommodate disabled drivers, and wheelchair users can access them as well as the floors and countertops. The rental companies provide easy cancellation alternatives as well as choices for customizing the cars to the drivers' preferences to assist those with early morning or even late night flying itineraries. Additionally, Christchurch Airport has a friendly policy that frequently accepts after-hours car returns.

Renters must be at least 25 years old to rent a vehicle at Christchurch Airport. A separate underage fee applies to those between the ages of 18 and 24. If a renter does not have a driving license with their name on it that was obtained in New Zealand, then they need to have a current passport and an itinerary demonstrating their intended return home. It is also necessary to submit the credit card used to reserve the vehicle. Only credit cards issued by reputable credit card companies will be accepted.

On average a rental car at Christchurch airport costs C$ 66 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at EZU Car Rental (C$ 23/day), Mode Car & Camper Rentals (C$ 24/day) and NU Car (C$ 33/day).