South Island: From Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown, Tekapo

The pickup process was extremely fast, probably within two or three minutes. There were no unnecessary questions; after checking the documents and registering some basic information, they handed over the keys. Returning the car was even faster; as soon as I handed over the keys at the counter, I was free to go.