Budget, Christchurch Airport - Budget - Christchurch Car Rental

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

Budget - Christchurch Airport - Budget - Christchurch Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Terminal Building Christchurch Airport

Telephone

+6433570231

Pick-up Instructions

The rental counter is located within the terminal building. Cars are within walking distance.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -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

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of NZD 25 - 44.23175 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + 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 driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.

It is your responsibility to book all vehicle and passenger ferry tickets. If you do not wish to take your rental vehicle on the ferry, you must make two separate vehicle reservations

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

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

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.7 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.4 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

1.4 mi from North South Holiday Park

5.1 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: -43.485 172.55028

Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Hubery Silas
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, December 23, 2024
The front desk staff were very enthusiastic and efficient. We rented cars twice, and both were in great condition. A special thank you for storing our fruit knife, which we couldn't take on the domestic flight.
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Otis Joe
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, December 23, 2024
The pickup process was quick, and the car was in great condition.
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