SNAP, Christchurch - Airport - Snap Car hire

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

SNAP - Christchurch - Airport - Snap Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Store Location

170 Orchard Road Harewood

Telephone

(0064) 9 275 2438 or freephone 0800 288 699 / 0800 288 699

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

The SNAP - Christchurch - Airport - Snap car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive locate SNAP - Christchurch - Airport - Snap car hire by paid shuttle bus.

Pick Up Instructions Between 08:00am - 05:30pm When you arrive at the airport, please click visit our Shuttle Requests page (www.snaprentals.co.nz/pickup) From here you will be able to order your free airport shuttle. Please allow 10-15 minutes for pick up - our depot is located approx. 5 minutes from the airport. Please note: This service is only available during Snap's business hours (08:00am - 05:30pm). Instructions for after-hours pick ups are included later in this email. Pick Up Location Please make your way to Door 2 of the Domestic Terminal. Directly outside of Door 2 there is a row of bus shelters - the shuttle will arrive here once requested. Keep an eye out of the blue & white Snap Shuttle! Other Shuttle Request Options Text - Please txt Christchurch and your name to 4989. e.g. "Christchurch Joe Bloggs" Phone - Please call 0800 288 699 or +64 9 275 2438 and we will collect you After Hours Pick Up Information (5:31pm - 7:59am) If you are collecting your Snap Rentals vehicle after our business hours of between 8:00am and 5:30pm - you will need to contact our After Hours Pick Up team. All After Hours Pick Ups must be prearranged and are NZ $40.00 (including airport transfer). If you do not have an After Hours Pick Up listed on your confirmation please contact us and we can add this to your booking. Once prearranged, when you arrive in Christchurch you will need to contact Airpark Canterbury on 0800 24 77 27. We will charge the full amount due for the rental on the working day before your rental begins - using the credit card you have supplied when booking. To ensure your vehicle will be waiting for you at our after hours service, please ensure there are adequate funds on this credit card.

Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return

Make sure you have fueled up your vehicle to the same level as when you picked it up to avoid a refuelling charge ($25). Simply drop the keys off to the branch staff who will do a 2 minute final handover process and your away!Our Christchurch Airport Shuttle service does work both ways - simply ask for a lift back to the airport when dropping off your vehicle.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29	08:00 -17:29

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 2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original Driver's License + 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 Driver's License + International Driving Permit

Please note that the IDP(International Driving Permit) is only a translation and you must bring your original driver’s license with you.

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 fee

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 3/day

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)

To be confirmed

Child car seat rental

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

To be confirmed

Child booster seat rental

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

To be confirmed

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

To be confirmed

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

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

Cars are allowed to board the ferry, but ferry tickets are the responsibility of the passengers themselves.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

SNAP 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 2000

Theft Insurance Excess:

NZD 2000

Third Party Liability Excess:

NZD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.6 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

1.4 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

1.6 km from North South Holiday Park

8.5 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of SNAP Store Location

coordinates: -43.4785458 172.5532247

Guest Reviews

Total points： 4.8 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Ivan Kent
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
The rental company is small, and I chose it mainly for the low price. The service was good and enthusiastic, but the car was quite old and had already driven 240,000 kilometers. There were some issues with the radiator along the way, but it held up for the two-week trip covering nearly 3,000 kilometers.
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Nina Patrick
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
It's a small company, but their service attitude is excellent. They also offer a free airport shuttle service, which is quite convenient. The process of picking up and returning the car was very pleasant. Because we chose a cheaper vehicle, it was rather old, but its performance was good.
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Wayne Raymond
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
When we picked up the car in Christchurch, it seemed like you hadn't coordinated well with the rental company. No one was there to meet us, and neither the rental company nor your team could be reached by phone, as it was a holiday. This forced us to spend 55 NZD to rent another car to get from the airport to the hotel. We had to ask the hotel to help us contact the rental company the next day, which delayed us by 3 hours.
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Zara Wyat(t)
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
I booked a sedan but was given a hatchback. If I didn't agree, I would have had to take an old car.
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Odelette Effie
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
The service is unregulated, unprofessional, and too casual!
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