MODE, Christchurch - Airport 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

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

Address

Off Airport 11 Logistics Drive

Telephone

(03) 595 1828

Pick-up Instructions

The MODE - Christchurch - Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

Check-in at www.moderentals.co.nz/check-in is recommended at least two hours before pick-up. If your pick-up is after-hours, check-in is mandatory at least two hours before end of business day. Once you have collected your luggage and cleared customs, please call us on (03) 595 1828 to order your shuttle. To meet your shuttle, head towards the domestic terminal and exit through Door 2 next to the Air New Zealand service desk. Our driver will meet you in the car rentals transfer area outside Door 2. There is a big “Air New Zealand” sign on the outside wall overlooking the pickup area.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59	09:00 -16:59

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

18 - 90 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 18 - 21 years old with charge of NZD 5 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 2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

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.

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 + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original driving licence + Notarized English translation

An official translation in English authorized by a notary office.

Support NZTA certified translation pickup.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

GPS rental

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

USD 15/day

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 2/day

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

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

Permission to cross the island.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

MODE 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 3000

Theft Insurance Excess:

NZD 3000

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

NZD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.7 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.3 mi from North South Holiday Park

1.6 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

5.2 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of MODE Store Location

coordinates: -43.471264 172.563419

Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.6 / 10 Average

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

Setlla Wilcox
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Was given a broken car.
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Meroy Longman
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I have to give unparalleled praise for this company's service. Although it's a few kilometers from the airport, they have a 24-hour hotline, and simple English is sufficient. The airport shuttle service is extremely fast. During this trip, I left my phone in the rental car and realized it only after reaching the airport. I called the company, and they immediately sent someone to take me back to the car to retrieve it. My phone was still there, and they promptly drove us back to the airport. Returning the car was hassle-free, just handed over the keys, and they didn't check anything.
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Sidney Zimmerman
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
It's okay.
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