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christchurch carhire has survived the earthquake with just a small amount of damage and we are 100% operational. our depot is located within 5 minutes from the airport and we will collect you and look after all your vehicle requirements, short or long term. don’t be put off by the recent earthquakes, the airport and surrounding areas are unaffected, and christchurch is still a great gateway to get around the south island.

Christchurch Carhire is an independent car rental company proudly offering competitive vehicle hire rates and quality rental vehicles for travellers in Christchurch and other top South Island and North Island regions of New Zealand.

Our head office is located close to Christchurch Airport, however our network has rental depots in Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown - all willing and able to assist with all your transportation requirements at great rates. However, we also specialise in one-way car hires to almost any location in the South Island. Enjoy a self-drive journey to Greymouth before taking the Scenic Tranz Alpine train back to Christchurch - and we'll arrange for return of the vehicle. No matter where you want to go one-way, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Invercargill, Milford Sound or even Bluff! Simply Request a Quotation for your self-drive travel itinerary and we'll give you our sharpest price!

Our fleet of well maintained and presented Rental Vehicles are designed to provide you with a hassle free driving experience, while our hire rates ensure visitors to New Zealand can hire a well-serviced and maintained vehicle to suit individual travel itineraries and budgets.

So how cheap are our hire rates? Find out for yourself by checking out our online Rental Rates before you Make A Booking - it's that simple!

our affordable hire rates include:

• GST (New Zealand tax)
• Unlimited kilometres
• 24 hour Roadside Assistance
• Comprehensive vehicle insurance

At Christchurch Carhire we have a vehicle suited to your personal holiday, including 4WD’s ideal for tour seekers keen to hit the ski slopes or enjoy the great Kiwi outdoors, or if you require room for extra luggage, camping gear or the golf clubs we suggest you hire a station wagon. Our 11 seater mini buses with a super shuttle trailer are perfect for large family or touring groups and we haven’t forgotten our compact travellers either with our great selection of hatchbacks and small cars.

Customer service is our top priority and we are proud to have a lot of repeat business, which is why we have developed our online information services designed to help visitors plan an enjoyable journey when touring around this stunning country. Now you can browse our Terms & Conditions or read the Testimonials from other happy customers without leaving your chair! We also provide maps and route planning advice as part of our personalised service to you, including general New Zealand Info. Don’t forget to visit our F.A.Q page for even more reading material about our company and services!

New Zealand is a stunning country to drive around with plenty of great visitor attractions and breath-taking scenery, which is why you can sometimes be left wondering just where to start your Kiwi experience! What is the best South Island scenic driving route? Where are the best ski areas? Check out our Ski New Zealand articles and NZ Touring Guides for the answer to all your travel questions. For the international driver we have also included useful tips and advice about NZ Driving Rules. We also offer the hire of Navman GPS systems for your rental vehicle so you wont get lost while travelling around!

For those driving around the North Island we suggest you should read our About Auckland article for advice on things to do and see in the ‘City of Sails’, while visitors to 'The Capital' will enjoy our informative guide About Wellington city. We haven't forgotten our South Island visitors either and have included information About Christchurch covering everything you need to know about where to stay, eat and things to do.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Contact Us, or email us directly at info@christchurchcarhire.co.nz or you can find check out our latest news and specials in our Message Board, or by joining our mailing list.

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