The rental process was very smooth, and the car was in good condition, although the exterior was a bit dusty. The interior was quite clean. Returning the car at Queenstown Airport was easy; just hand the keys to the staff. The staff member who helped me was a middle-aged woman, and she was very nice.

When picking up the car, the receptionist suggested buying insurance. I mentioned that I had already purchased full insurance through the car rental website, but she informed me that the insurance bought through them isn't from the designated insurance company. In case of any issues, they would directly charge 2500 NZD, which is their minimum claim amount, and I would have to deal with the insurance company back home, which could take up to six months. After some deliberation, I decided not to buy it.

First time renting a car for a self-drive trip, the process was very smooth.

We arrived in Christchurch at 11 PM, and the Chinese staff member had already clocked out. We communicated with a guy with a beard for 15 minutes. He recommended that we pay an extra 122 NZD for a new Toyota, otherwise, we'd get an old Nissan with 180,000 kilometers on it. For safety and comfort, we reluctantly paid more, which was a bit frustrating. We picked up the car two hours earlier than the scheduled time, and the return time also had to be two hours earlier; otherwise, we would be charged an extra 59 NZD. This policy is unreasonable since we pay by the day.

Convenient pickup at Christchurch Airport.