Christchurch Airport Car Hire
First opening in 1935, Christchurch became New Zealand's first international airport in 1950. Like many smaller airports, Christchurch is continually adding more flights. In December 2017, Cathay Pacific will be adding flights from Hong Kong to Christchurch, connecting the two cities for the first time in terms of flight. Christchurch already has flights to Australia, Singapore, Dubai, China and Fiji. It also serves as a major hub for domestic links.
Where are the car hire desks at Christchurch Airport?
The car hire desks are all located within the International Arrivals Hall at Christchurch Airport. Follow the signs after you collect your baggage. Please remember to have all your paperwork with you including your car hire voucher.
Where can I collect/drop off the car ar Christchurch Airport?
A shuttle bus is available to take you to your vehicle. The information provided by your car hire company will provide you with details about the collection of your vehicle. Shuttle buses run from outside the International Arrivals Hall next to the taxi rank (exit through door 7).
Christchurch Airport Top Tips
There are plenty of shops in the airport or in close proximity including a supermarket should you need to stock up on your way to a holiday home.
There are ATMs at Christchurch Airport. You can also order currency for collection at the currency exchange office in the terminal.
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Tue | 08:00 | until | Tue | 16:59 |
Wed | 08:00 | until | Wed | 16:59 |
Thu | 08:00 | until | Thu | 16:59 |
Fri | 08:00 | until | Fri | 16:59 |
Sat | 08:00 | until | Sat | 16:59 |
Sun | 08:00 | until | Sun | 16:59 |
Christchurch Airport
264 Russley Road, Avonhead, Christchurch
8042
Details
Rental Cars 247 is a value-for-money car rental company across New Zealand. They operate off-airports, offering a free shuttle service to their offices. They provide high-quality, reliable and affordable car rental services in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, and ensure that they deliver an optimal customer experience with each car hire.
Transfer Details
Once you have arrived at Christchurch Airport, and collected your luggage, please call 0800 247 727, and select option 2.
Make your way through the Terminal, walking past the check-in counters. Exit the terminal through door 1 or 2 and turn right. The Airpark Canterbury Shuttle will collect you from the shuttle collection area, just past the pink Park and Ride sign. Please use the shuttle marked Airpark Canterbury with the LED sign for Russley Road.
Shuttle transfers are available 24 Hours, 7days.
To facilitate the after-hours collection, RentalCars247 will require the customer's email address to pre-complete the rental agreement. If the Rental Agreement is not completed prior to the customer's arrival, they will need to collect during business hours. Once the Rental Agreement is completed, the vehicle and keys will be left with Airpark Canterbury, who provide the shuttle service. The customer will need to provide their driver's licence to Airpark Canterbury to confirm their identity, and Airpark Canterbury will then hand over the keys and contract to the customer, and advise them where the vehicle is parked. The vehicle will be parked nearby, with their name displayed on the window of their vehicle.
All vehicles must be returned to the office. For customers returning after hours, they can park the vehicle and hand the keys to Airpark Canterbury. Airpark Canterbury will then provide a shuttle transfer to the Airport for the customer.

Opening Times | ||||
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Mon | 08:00 | until | Mon | 16:59 |
Tue | 08:00 | until | Tue | 16:59 |
Wed | 08:00 | until | Wed | 16:59 |
Thu | 08:00 | until | Thu | 16:59 |
Fri | 08:00 | until | Fri | 16:59 |
Sat | 08:00 | until | Sat | 16:59 |
Sun | 08:00 | until | Sun | 16:59 |
Christchurch Airport
25 Logistics Drive
Harewood
Christchurch
8051
Details
Green Motion are an international car hire company that also operate in New Zealand. They are a mid range car hire company with a variety of mini, compact, economy and intermediate cars for a reasonable price. If you are looking for a reliable supplier, this could be the company for you!
Transfer Details
Green Motion Christchurch Airport is just a short distance from the terminal. Once you've collected your luggage, call +64 800 468 468 or 0800 24 77 27 to request the shuttle. Please wait outside "Door 1 or Door 2" near the Domestic Terminal and board the AIRPARK shuttle to reach our location.