AERODRIVE, Christchurch Airport Car Rental

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Store Location
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

AERODRIVE - Christchurch Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Store Location

Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk 30 Durey Road , Christchurch, NZ

Telephone

+64 36660026 / +6436660158

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

The AERODRIVE - Christchurch Airport car rental location is in terminal

On arrival to Christchurch Airport, please make your way past the international arrivals hall and the rental car kiosk is located opposite door number 8. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please let the location know, +64 3 666 0026. The counter will be staffed until the last flight is cleared for the day.

Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return

Please follow “Rental Car Returns” signages at the airport, Aerodrive parking is in Row L. An after-hours key drop box is available for all Christchurch Airport returns. So no matter what the time of day or night, you can return your hire car in time for your return flight home.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

A print-out voucher is more accepted in this store.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 22 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 15 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driver's license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original Driver's License + NZTA Translation

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic

Original Driver's License + International Driving Permit

Please note that the IDP(International Driving Permit) is only a translation and you must bring your original driver’s license with you.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

NZD 7.99/day

capped at NZD 47.94

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 30

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 29.99

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 30

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 95

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars is allowed and free of charge.

Ferry charge that would be covered by the customer.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

AERODRIVE allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

NZD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.3 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

2 mi from North South Holiday Park

5.5 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of AERODRIVE Store Location

coordinates: -43.4879422 172.538357

Location Images

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The Shuttle Bus

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The Rental Desk

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The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.4 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 9.3
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.0
Spaciousness: 8.3
Counter staff: 7.3
Pick-up location: 8.0
Drop-off location: 8.3
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

N.Paranihi
Christchurch
9.6 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
Like: The shuttle drivers were quick and efficient. Friendly as well. Car was so nice and tidy and great value for money.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
The pickup process is painfully slow - all data need to be typed in manually while you wait, this is so silly. I hope they improve it some day!
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I.Wannamaker
Christchurch
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
Helpful and knowledgable staff.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
They did not have the car I requested, and tried to "upgrade"me to a larger car. Unfortunately, bigger does not always mean better when hiring cars to drive around an unfamiliar city. They then tried to give me a car that cost more per day. Eventually, they managed to "find" a car that was more suitable -- why it was not offered in the first place is a bit of a mystery.
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A.Adam
Christchurch
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
I was stoked with $117 for a "corolla or similar" for 4 days but of course that was too good to be true, I got a sluggish Hyundai Accent instead. Still good value I suppose. The staff were ok but didnt go out of their way at all. I wasnt explained the drop off location and had to leave cash for parking as I dropped it in the wrong spot and didnt have time to move it. I left my phone in the car and had to wait half a day for them to retrieve it and then arrange my own courier.
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craig
Christchurch
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2024
I was given a Hyundai accent in almost new condition...not a Toyota. When I went to collect my vehicle was told I had to pay an extra $20 a day as I didn't have full coverage. When booked in Australia I thought I had it all paid for. Not happy. Service was fine
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