ACE Rental Cars, 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

ACE Rental Cars - Christchurch Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

166 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch

Telephone

+64 3 360 3270 / 0800 502 277

Pick-up Instructions

The ACE Rental Cars - Christchurch Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of ACE Rental Cars - Christchurch Airport car hire by free shuttle bus.

Complimentary pick-up and drop-off service to our Christchurch Airport branch for customers from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The shuttle operates to Christchurch airport domestic & international terminals and Christchurch airport accommodation. CUSTOMERS ARRIVING AT CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT Call 0800 502 277 (+64 3 360 3270) to arrange a pickup to by a Ace Rental Cars shuttle to collect their rental car, after collecting your luggage exit the terminal and make your way to door 2, near the regional arrivals/departures lounge where the shuttle will pick you up.

Drop-off Instructions

Shuttle service to Christchurch Airport domestic and Christchurch Airport international terminals from 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. DEPARTING FLIGHTS Allow an additional 30 minutes prior to flight check-in time for vehicle return & transfer to terminal.If returning your vehicle outside of business hours simply park outside our Christchurch Airport branch, lock the car and place keys in drop box on the far left side of the front entrance in the corner. Please note that our courtesy shuttles are not available outside of business hours and you will need to make your own way from the Christchurch Airport branch. IMPORTANT Leaving the car in the Airport Carpark will cost $60 in addition to all hourly parking charges incurred.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00

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

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

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 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

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 5/day

capped at NZD 50

GPS rental

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

NZD 10/day

Infant car seat rental

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

NZD 10/day

Child car seat rental

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

NZD 10/day

Child booster seat rental

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

NZD 10/day

capped at NZD 100

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Must-not:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing border is not allowed.

Ferry Transportation: Not Allowed

ACE Rental Cars does not allow to bring the rental vehicle to ferry. You will drop off your car at one port and collect another after crossing to the other island. A minimum of 3 days consecutive rental required in each island (If the minimum length of rental requirement is not met, then the rental will be charged as two separate hires.).

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5500-5900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

NZD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.9 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

1.3 km from North South Holiday Park

1.7 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

8.6 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of ACE Rental Cars Store Location

coordinates: -43.475916 172.554778

Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.6 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 1.6
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.6
Spaciousness: 1.6
Counter staff: 1.6
Pick-up location: 1.3
Drop-off location: 1.3
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Sei
Christchurch
9.6 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Like: It was my first time in Christchurch and loved it but it was sad to drive through the city and there was hardly anyone around. The city is still recovering from the devastation of the earthquake and i got teary when i saw the church still in rubble
Dislike: Loved everything about my trip
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Ruth Moore
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The store staff had a very bad attitude. As soon as they saw I was a Chinese person with limited English, they were extremely impatient. I hadn't even finished speaking and they already started talking over me. Terrible service.
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Murray Isaac
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Arrived late at night, and there was someone waiting, which was nice
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Kama Boswell
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
There is no service counter at Christchurch Airport. Due to our flight being delayed, we couldn't pick up the car on time. The car was handed over to another rental company but wasn't transferred in time. This resulted in us having to go back to the airport the next morning to pick up the car. The staff had a very indifferent attitude, as if it wasn't their responsibility.
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Norma Gibbon
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
No Chinese service and no assistance provided when the pickup location was hard to find.
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April Daniel
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Attentive service with Toyota
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