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Car hire in Christchurch

Car hire in Christchurch

The city of Christchurch can be found on the South Island of New Zealand, opening up the whole area to be explored with your hire car. After discovering the city centre and the River Avon that flows through it, take advantage of the fact that State Highway 1 runs through Christchurch, meaning you can get on the road to some major destinations with ease.

What I need to know

With a wide selection of car rental companies to choose from in Christchurch, you’ll be able to find a vehicle to suit your needs. Compare car hire deals on our site to get the best price for what you want. You’ll also benefit from zero credit card fees, 24-hours-a-day assistance and free cancellation in case your plans change.

Where to pick up my car

Each of the Christchurch car hire firms has its own pick-up point, meaning you should take this into consideration when booking. It may be that the most convenient thing for you is to collect your car at Christchurch Airport (CHC), or a city centre location, depending on your travel plans.

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  • “The pick-up was easy, it took 5 minutes from arriving at the desk to driving out the car, and the return took even less time.”
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Where to go

Exploring Christchurch is a different experience to anywhere else you have been. That is because the city is rebuilding itself after earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that destroyed much of the historic architecture. Instead, you have a city that is in transition, showing resilience and innovative ways to overcome the destruction. Nowhere is this more evident than in the city centre.

Nearby Christchurch

Oxford is just a five-minute drive from Christchurch and makes for the perfect destination for a day trip. Browse in the local boutiques or take a walk in the Oxford Forest or Ashley George for a breath of fresh air. Another option is Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, where you’ll feel like you have been transported to the French Riviera.

Longer drives

If you wish to realise the full potential of your hire car, then drive to Kaikoura, some two and a half hours away. Learn more about the Maori culture, see whales, dolphins and albatrosses on a boat or helicopter tour and tuck into some quality seafood, such as crayfish. Alternatively, travel the hour and a half to Hanmer Springs, where you can soak away your worries in the thermal pools and indulge in a spa treatment. Even further is [Dunedin](http://www.holidayautos.com/en-gb/car-hire/new zealand/dunedin-airport), which is known for its Scottish and Maori heritage, so well worth the drive.

Eating and drinking

There are lots of international restaurants to choose from in Christchurch, but be sure to have some typically Kiwi fare while you’re in New Zealand. As well as fresh seafood, cheese and wine are ubiquitous and it would be a shame not to try the lamb. Finish it off with a slice of pavlova or some hokey pokey – honeycomb – ice cream.

Things to do

To see Christchurch from an entirely different angle, take a hot air balloon ride over the city, with the stunning backdrop of the mountains behind. Alternatively, find out more about the Maori people and Antarctic collections that are housed in the Canterbury Museum. Having been founded in 1867, it includes artefacts that have been collected over hundreds of years.

Sightseeing

Among the sights to visit in Christchurch are the Cardboard Cathedral and Re Start container mall, which were erected in the wake of the earthquakes. Featuring a stunning stained glass window and with the capacity to hold 700 worshippers, the cathedral is recognised throughout the world as a fine example of disaster architecture.

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