HITCH Car Rentals, Christchurch - Airport Car hire

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

HITCH Car Rentals - Christchurch - Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Off Airport, 545 Wairakei Road, Christchurch

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

The HITCH Car Rentals - Christchurch - Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

Shuttle bus;When you arrive please make your way to the Free phone. The I-Site should be in front of the sliding doors (exit of the airport) this is where the free phone is. Dial 38 to let us know you have arrived.nRental car transfers are located at the southern end of the airport beside the Express Car park and Public drop-off area. (Exit through door 2 past the Air NZ Service Desk)

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00	08:00 - 17:00

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

18 - 99 years old

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 1-2 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 7.5/day

Infant car seat rental

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

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 35

Child booster seat rental

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

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 35

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

To be confirmed

capped at NZD 35

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

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

crossing island is allowed. No affection on insurance. customer is solely responsible for ferry travel organization and fee.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

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

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.2 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.7 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

2.2 km from North South Holiday Park

8.1 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of HITCH Car Rentals Store Location

coordinates: -43.486 172.552

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.0 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 4.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 4.0
Spaciousness: 4.0
Counter staff: 5.0
Pick-up location: 4.0
Drop-off location: 4.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

C.Naso
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, January 31, 2025
Like: Our rental experience went without a "hitch" and we are satisfied with this rental provider
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Bertram Nahum
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, January 31, 2025
Upon arrival in Christchurch, we couldn't reach the rental company as no one answered the phone. After multiple attempts, we finally got in touch, but we had to wait a long time for the shuttle. When we arrived at the rental office, we had to stand in line for a long time to complete the paperwork. The staff weren't particularly friendly. Overall, it took more than an hour from landing to getting the car.
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