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Cheap Car Rental for Christchurch Airport (CHC)
| Popular Deal Types | Monthly & Last Minute Car Rentals |
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| Minimum Car Rental Age Christchurch: | 18 years |
| Most Booked Car Type: | Economy & Luxury Car Rentals |
Book a car rental for pickup at Christchurch Airport (CHC) through VIP Cars and make a beeline for a comfortable traveling experience. Renting a car is definitely the best way to explore the 'Green City’ and its many attractions on your own time and schedule.
At VIPCars, we offer hundreds of clean, reliable, safe, and updated vehicles from all the top-notch domestic and international car suppliers. Whatever you are looking for be it a luxury car hire in Christchurch, a premium sedan for your next business meeting, a family carrier, or a stylish convertible, our rental fleet has a wide range of options for different travel needs. Pre-book your CHC airport car rental with us and your car will be waiting for you on your arrival!
We have observed that 'cheap car rental Christchurch’ is one of the most popular searches among the people looking to travel on a budget and we at VIP Cars are here to help you attain the ultimate convenience of a car rental at the cheapest possible rental costs.
Rental Car Center Christchurch Airport (CHC)
For ease of passengers landing at Christchurch Airport, all available car rental companies have their desks conveniently located within International Arrivals. After you have collected your keys and rental agreement proceed to the car park to collect your rental car which is a mere two-minute walk from the main Terminal.
If you have made a reservation with an off-airport supplier such as Apex Car Rentals, Go Rentals, RaD Car Hire, Ace Rental Cars, Yes Rentals, Flexways, Mode Rentals, Snap, National, Yesaway, or Omega Car Rentals you will have to board the free shuttle bus from outside Door 2 to reach the suppliers branch. You can find the complete address of your rental provider mentioned in the Rental Confirmation Voucher.
Some of our partner suppliers such as Ezu Car Rental offer Meet and Greet Service where the representative will collect you from outside the airport terminal and accompany you to the branch.
Car Rental Return Christchurch Airport
Returning your car hire at CHC Airport is a simple process. As you approach the airport, follow the signs for 'Car Rental Return’, and once you reach the car park, park your vehicle in its designated area. Hand over the keys as well as the completed contract to the supplier’s associate and complete the return formalities to proceed further.
After-hours Return at CHC
For the convenience of the renters, the majority of our trusted providers have made out-of-hours returns available. Simply park the vehicle and place the keys and completed contract in the Drop Box. Remember to take all your personal belongings with you.
Car Hire Categories Available for Christchurch Airport
While renting a car at Christchurch Airport, through VIP Cars, you get ample choice in terms of car variety. Van rentals with seating capacities of up to 7, 8, and 15 passengers, SUV rentals spacious enough for you to carry extra equipment, and luxury car rental Christchurch for both leisure and business travel - the fleet is comprehensive. You can also decide between automatic and manual transmission car rental options available for your Christchurch car rental as well as hybrid and electric vehicles to explore the city.
Car Rental Locations in Christchurch City
The following are the rental locations in Christchurch where you can return your CHC Airport car hire:
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Christchurch Airport
All our partner suppliers based in the airport allow the renters to drop-off their cars at CHC airport.
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Christchurch Downtown/City Center
You can also return your vehicle in Christchurch downtown at your supplier's off-airport address.
For further information on drop off addresses of your selected supplier other than the one provided here, please do get in touch with the supplier.
Popular Car Rental Deal Types in Christchurch, NZ
Short-Term Car Rental
Renting a car for a short while is possible with us. Book short-term rentals in Christchurch on a daily, weekend, and weekly basis with us. One-day deals are also available in Christchurch for a minimum duration of 24 hours.
Last-minute Car Rental
For plans made in the eleventh hour you can book a last-minute car rental for Christchurch on our platform. Choose your ideal rental car from an array of options for a memorable drive.
Long-Term Car Rental
If planning to spend an extended period exploring the city as well as popular nearby locations then long-term rental from Christchurch is a great option. Monthly car rental deals are the perfect choice for renters who wish to rent a car for a longer duration.
Airport Overview
| Address: | 30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand |
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| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
Christchurch International Airport, the second largest airport after Auckland, primarily offers its services to Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch Airport is located 12 kilometers northwest of the city center. The airport consists of a single terminal building that handles departures and arrivals for both International and Domestic passengers. Several airlines operate from CHC Airport, such as Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Airlines. The CHC airport is comprised of two perpendicular runways; there’s also a third grass runway, that lies parallel to the primary runway and is often used for general aviation. The airport provides flights to over 200 locations around the globe, along with big names like Heathrow, Frankfurt, Atlanta, Dubai, Munich, Dallas/Fort Worth, etc. You can also find several hotels/motels and petrol stations in close proximity to Christchurch Airport for the convenience of the passengers.
Services Available at CHC Airport
- Long Term Parking
- Premium Lounges
- Luggage Storage
- Short Term Parking
- Money/Currency Exchange
- Duty-Free Shopping
- Novotel Restaurant
Popular Attractions Near Christchurch Airport
Christchurch houses a prolific range of attractions and exploring them individually will definitely burn a hole in your pocket.The best alternative to cover all the major attractions in Christchurch is to travel around in a cheap car hire booked with VIPCars.
The following are a few popular attractions located in close proximity to CHC Airport:
- Intl Arctic Center
- Port Hills
- Orana Wildlife Park
- Canterbury Museum
Car Rental from Christchurch to Queenstown
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Day 1
Christchurch
In the small city of Salalah, most of the tourist attractions are in a close proximity to each other. Although, you can easily walk across the city to visit the attractions, the hotter months call for another means of transport. If you are using a rental car, make sure that you have a map or a GPS for easier navigation.
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Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier
Christchurch’s Hidden Gems:Your trip from Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier will take you towards the Southern Alps; on the way: You can enjoy the scenic views of the Canterbury Plain, visit Greymouth and Hokitika which is best known for 'Wild Food Festival’
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Day 3
Explore Franz Josef Glacier
Ways to explore the twin Glaciers:- Glacier Heli Hike
- Glacier Valley Walk
- Heli High Climb
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Day 4
Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Things to See on the way:Lake Paringa, Haast, and its Haast pass, the town of Makarora plus places like Lake Hawea, Wanka, and Arrowtown, bungee jumping at Kawarau River Bridge, and the vineyards of Gibson!
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Day 5
Explore Queenstown
Use your last day discovering the delights of Queenstown. Here are a few places that you can visit in your Christchurch Airport (CTC) car rental in abject luxury!
Highlights:Jet Boating at Shotover Rivers or Kawarau, visit 'the Remarkable’, best known for skiing and mountain walking etc.