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Search-form presets - search for available 'economy' and 'compact' cars at the rental location 'Christchurch - Airport'. Address: Christchurch Airport Terminal, Po Box 14015, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand.

You can also select any of the 2 available rental locations in Christchurch using the white search form, or change the class of the desired low-cost vehicle to 'Mini' or 'Compact'.

If your budget is limited, it is better to book a car in advance, since rental rates increase with decayed availability of vehicles. Quite often, the cheapest options of golf-class cars in New Zealand can be found in airports.

Christchurch: 2 rental offices

Christchurch, New Zealand: Hatchback Rental
The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Christchurch are: Ford Ka, Chevrolet Matiz, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Accent, Peugeot 207, Suzuki Swift and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in New Zealand vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in New Zealand are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Christchurch, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Christchurch!

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Driving Advices for New Zealand – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
Previous hints
Foreign drivers are permitted to drive in the country only if they have the international driving license. It is also possible to translate your driving license into English, but in this case the translation must be notarized.
The international driving license can be used for up to 12 months. Drivers, who plan to stay in the country for more than a year, will need to apply for local driving license. The fine for driving without the license ranges from 400 to 1,000 NZD.
Left driving is, without a doubt, the most important distinguishing feature of New Zealand's roads. Therefore, foreign drivers may find it quite unusual to drive in the country. However, there are not so many cars on the roads of New Zealand, so it usually takes short time to adapt to the new rules.
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Sightseeing of Christchurch, New Zealand
The choice of places to relax or have fun is quite significant in Christchurch. In the city, there are hotels of different price categories and properties with an interesting thematic design. Some attractive hotels are open in magnificent historical buildings. For example, you will find the unique Heritage Christchurch on Cathedral Square. This elegant hotel with a truly aristocratic design is always very popular with fans of shopping. The reason for that is simple – there are many restaurants and shops, including the popular Re:Start shopping center, close to the hotel. The beautiful building in the Renaissance style offers stylish apartments for its guests. All guest rooms are very light and feature wooden décor.
Travelers, who enjoy staying in picturesque places, will be in love with The George . This hotel offers charming guest rooms with the panoramic view of Hagley Park. The state-of-art lighting is one of the advantages of this hotel. Each guest room has a large plasma TV with a rich choice of cable channels. To the service of guests, the hotel offers two high-class restaurants. Pescatore serves the most popular international cuisine dishes, while 50 On Park specializes in modern cuisine. This hotel also has a magnificent terrace with the park view.

One more high-class hotel, The Grange B&B , is another quality and attractive place. This hotel is open in a beautiful mansion that dates back to 1874. It’s an amazing place for travelers who prefer to stay a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. Each of the five guest rooms has an individual design, but all of them have a large bed, lamps of unusual shapes, large mirrors, lusters and furniture in retro style. Convenient location close to such signature landmarks as Hagley Park and the Botanical garden make The Grange B&B an irresistible choice for fans of excursions.
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