Alamo, Christchurch International Airport Car Rental

Alamo - Christchurch International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT, 30 DUREY RD, CHRISTCHURCH, 8053, NZ

Telephone

+6498703330

Pick-up Instructions

The Alamo - Christchurch International Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Christchurch International Airport car rental.

Your rental will be serviced by Enterprise. Upon arrival please be on the lookout for the Enterprise counter located in the Arrivals hall of the airport terminal. Your rental will be serviced there. Customers arriving at Christchurch Airport will find the Enterprise counter as they exit the international departures, turn left and the Enterprise/Alamo/National branch is located adjacent to the Spark Telcom shop in the Arrivals hall. Car park is located a short walk away, outside the terminal building.

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	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 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 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 13 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

Must-not:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing border is not allowed.

Ferry Transportation: Not Allowed

Alamo does not allow to bring the rental vehicle to ferry. You will drop off your car at one port and collect another after crossing to the other island. A minimum of 3 days consecutive rental required in each island (If the minimum length of rental requirement is not met, then the rental will be charged as two separate hires.).

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Nissan Juke,Volkswagen Polo,Skoda Octavia,Hyundai Elantra,Toyota Aygo,

NZD 5750 for Mg 3,Bmw 3 Series,Kia Sorrento,Fullsize Elite,Kia Sportage,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Nissan Juke,Volkswagen Polo,Skoda Octavia,Hyundai Elantra,Toyota Aygo,

NZD 5750 for Mg 3,Bmw 3 Series,Kia Sorrento,Fullsize Elite,Kia Sportage,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Nissan Juke,Volkswagen Polo,Skoda Octavia,Hyundai Elantra,Toyota Aygo,

NZD 5750 for Mg 3,Bmw 3 Series,Kia Sorrento,Fullsize Elite,Kia Sportage,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.4 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 Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -43.487991 172.5378022

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.8 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.2
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.1
Spaciousness: 1.1
Counter staff: 1.4
Pick-up location: 1.4
Drop-off location: 1.4
Pick-up time: 30-60 mins
Drop-off time: 30-60 mins

K.Hewison
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
The initial car provided had almost 100,000 km on it. Within two days it had a front-end problem and I noticed it also had two bald tyres. Car was changed over two one that was much better. Counter staff tried hard.
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Zero Bulwer
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
The store is easy to find.
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Yvette Haydn
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
No car inspection during the return process, which made me feel uneasy
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Emmanuel Field
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Satisfied
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Montague Dorothea
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Very satisfied, highly recommended
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Marian Jessie
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Very satisfied, the car pickup was efficient!
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Suzanne Clarissa
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Very satisfied!
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