AERODRIVE, Christchurch Airport Car hire

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Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

AERODRIVE - Christchurch Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk 30 Durey Road , Christchurch, NZ

Telephone

+64 36660026 / +6436660158

Pick-up Instructions

The AERODRIVE - Christchurch Airport car hire location is in terminal

On arrival to Christchurch Airport, please make your way past the international arrivals hall and the rental car kiosk is located opposite door number 8. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please let the location know, +64 3 666 0026. The counter will be staffed until the last flight is cleared for the day.

Drop-off Instructions

Please follow “Rental Car Returns” signages at the airport, Aerodrive parking is in Row L. An after-hours key drop box is available for all Christchurch Airport returns. So no matter what the time of day or night, you can return your hire car in time for your return flight home.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 05:00 -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 hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

A print-out voucher is more accepted in this store.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 22 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 15 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

NZD 7.99/day

capped at NZD 47.94

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 30

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 29.99

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 30

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 95

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars is allowed and free of charge.

Ferry charge that would be covered by the customer.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

AERODRIVE allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

NZD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.2 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.6 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

3.1 km from North South Holiday Park

8.9 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of AERODRIVE Store Location

coordinates: -43.4879422 172.538357

Location Images

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The Shuttle Bus

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The Sign

AERODRIVE-Christchurch Airport-125435-store

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.6 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 2.2
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.1
Spaciousness: 2.0
Counter staff: 1.7
Pick-up location: 1.9
Drop-off location: 2.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

N.Paranihi
Christchurch
9.6 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Like: The shuttle drivers were quick and efficient. Friendly as well. Car was so nice and tidy and great value for money.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The pickup process is painfully slow - all data need to be typed in manually while you wait, this is so silly. I hope they improve it some day!
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I.Wannamaker
Christchurch
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Helpful and knowledgable staff.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
They did not have the car I requested, and tried to "upgrade"me to a larger car. Unfortunately, bigger does not always mean better when hiring cars to drive around an unfamiliar city. They then tried to give me a car that cost more per day. Eventually, they managed to "find" a car that was more suitable -- why it was not offered in the first place is a bit of a mystery.
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A.Adam
Christchurch
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I was stoked with $117 for a "corolla or similar" for 4 days but of course that was too good to be true, I got a sluggish Hyundai Accent instead. Still good value I suppose. The staff were ok but didnt go out of their way at all. I wasnt explained the drop off location and had to leave cash for parking as I dropped it in the wrong spot and didnt have time to move it. I left my phone in the car and had to wait half a day for them to retrieve it and then arrange my own courier.
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craig
Christchurch
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I was given a Hyundai accent in almost new condition...not a Toyota. When I went to collect my vehicle was told I had to pay an extra $20 a day as I didn't have full coverage. When booked in Australia I thought I had it all paid for. Not happy. Service was fine
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Ron Saul
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
You can pick up the car directly at Christchurch terminal, no pushy insurance sales.
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Winston Doris
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Average
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Sally Austin
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Really liked it
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Avery Morris
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
There was no need to wait in line at all. The staff were very enthusiastic, and there was no hard sell throughout the process. Unlike other companies, there was no need to freeze a credit card.
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Osborn Nico(l)
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The service was excellent. They provided a detailed introduction to the car's condition and recommended reasonable additional insurance. The process of borrowing and returning the car was also very quick. We were able to pick up the car immediately upon arrival without any delay. Overall, it was a very good car rental experience.
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Pearl Sailsbury
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The check-in was very quick, but the car pickup location was not easy to find. You have to wait at a special parking area for the rental company's shuttle to take you to their office, which is not very convenient since they don't have a designated store inside the airport. However, the paperwork at car pickup was done very quickly without needing to show the order. Returning the car in Queenstown was also problematic as the return location was hard to find, which delayed us a bit. The detailed address provided by QEEQ was not accurate. Their return location is actually at 31 Glanten Street in a small standalone house with a car bearing the Aerodrive logo parked out front. Nevertheless, the car return process was simple and took less than 5 minutes.
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Nat Henrietta
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
We noted that we needed a baby seat when placing the order, but when we went to pick up the car, they only informed us that no baby seats were available. They asked us to buy one ourselves and promised a refund when we returned the car! They didn't offer any help at all. This is simply outrageous!
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Edgar Dewey
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The car was in excellent condition, and both pick-up and drop-off were easy. Highly recommend the super insurance.
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Richard Wesley
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Trustworthy
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Blair Ramsden
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The rental company is a 5-minute drive from the airport, and there was a shuttle service to pick us up. There were not many people when we arrived, so the process was quite efficient. The staff briefly explained safety precautions and the car's features.
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Elizabeth Longfellow
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I reserved a Toyota RAV4, but was given a SsangYong instead. The car was much smaller, less fuel-efficient, and clearly not the same class as the RAV4. When picking up and returning the car, I noticed other customers also did not receive their reserved models and were given lower-class cars. This company attracts Chinese tourists with competitive prices but deliberately provides lower-class vehicles. I strongly recommend that rental car platforms ban such companies.
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Edward Francis
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I clearly bought full insurance on Zuzuche, but when the windshield was chipped by a stone, they asked for over 3000 NZD in compensation at the time of return, saying I should claim it back through insurance later. The process and paperwork are handled by the rental company, so why should consumers have to pay upfront?
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Emmanuel Field
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Average. They initially gave me a car with a cracked windshield, but I was lucky to notice it.
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Amy Jordan
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Good service.
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Ronald Augustus
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
This small car rental company is very particular about many details; be very careful.
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Sheila Warren
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Closed too early, couldn't get the car on the first night
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Rock Mac-
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The staff was friendly, but the wait time was a bit long.
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Emma Craigie
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Good service, very satisfied.
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Devin Gunther
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Pickup and return were okay. However, when we had a flat tire and contacted the company, we were told we had to bear the tire responsibility ourselves. In fact, we had full coverage including tires and glass, so luckily we didn't pay out of pocket to fix the tire. Also, roadside assistance for changing the tire was free.
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