Avis, Christchurch Airport Car Rental

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

Avis - Christchurch Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Terminal Building, Christchurch, 8053, NEW ZEALAND

Telephone

+64800655111 / +6433589618

Pick-up Instructions

The Avis - Christchurch Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Avis - Christchurch Airport car rental.

Counter located on ground floor, opposite international arrivals. Near door 7. CARS: Located 2 mins from terminal. Exit through the main doors, turn right and cross the crossing to the car park.

Drop-off Instructions

RETURNS: Take Durey Rd past the back of the Novotel hotel, following the rental car park signs. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4z2W4m864oWg4JM8 AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available 24/7. Key drop box on Avis Preferred both in car park.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -23:59 00:00 -01:30	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -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 rental 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 21 - 25 years old with charge of NZD 25 - 28.75 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence 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 + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

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 Driver's License in Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.

The car should be taken on the ferry. Please book the vehicle onto the ferry (best to book this in advance).

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Avis 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)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.2 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.3 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

1.9 mi from North South Holiday Park

5.4 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of Avis Store Location

coordinates: -43.487956 172.540197

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The Rental Desk

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The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.4 / 10 Very good

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

Faithe Peggy
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Big company, great reputation!
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Suzanne Clarissa
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Pandora Harte
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The vehicles are relatively new, and the staff's attitude is nice.
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Cyril Marcus
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Avis employees were very nice and helped explain all our questions! A very pleasant car rental experience!
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Newman Herbert
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Hardy Malachi
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Kama Boswell
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The car pickup process was very convenient, and the car itself was excellent.
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Zenobia Oscar
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The front desk guy explained everything in detail and was very patient. The car condition was excellent.
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Audrey Turner
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Dean Humphr(e)y
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Felt very professional
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Virginia Alerander
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Excellent service, patiently explained all the precautions to us.
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Guy Haywood
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The day I went, their computer was down. I booked a zero-deductible insurance through QEEQ, but they didn't register it! Overall, this issue took quite a while to resolve. QEEQ's service was excellent!
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Muriel Aldington
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Bblythe Brooke
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
More affordable than Hertz
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Horace Kennedy
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Good vehicle condition, quick and simple pick-up and drop-off procedures.
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John Bellamy
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
AVIS's service is user-friendly, convenient, and efficient, perfectly matching our expectations. Highly recommended and will be our top choice for future trips.
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Elsie Agnes
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Victor Forster
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The counter staff patiently answered questions and provided a complete driving guide manual, which was very helpful!
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Omar Hazlitt
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very convenient
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Jo Bessie
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very good
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Afra Nichol(s)
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Merry Lawson
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Janet Bob
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Everything went smoothly, got the car within 10 minutes.
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Andre Isabel
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Had to wait for only one person
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Violet Trollpoe
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Milo Ruth
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Lennon Jimmy
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Candice Newman
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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James Whitman
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The car rental location is easy to find, and the procedures are simple and efficient.
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Ingram Matthew
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Quite good
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Boris Robert
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Malcolm Rutherford
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Picking up and returning the car was very convenient, and the vehicle was in excellent condition and very new.
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Godfery Wheatley
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Good
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Laurel Ellis
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Good
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Phoenix Barnard
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied
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Miles Judson
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Jack Yeates
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The staff were very friendly and carefully explained important details.
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Hannah Laurie
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
You can't rent a car directly at the airport; you must book online.
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Megan Marjory
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very good
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Kerwin Alice
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Simple procedures and reasonable prices.
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Sabina Michael
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very good
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Cora Hume
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The staff was very enthusiastic and helpful; they upgraded our car directly. We got an almost brand-new car.
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Taylor Cook(e)
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The process is straightforward and clear. I added roadside assistance on-site, but there is an extra credit card fee in the total cost.
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Lilith Maria
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied
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Vic Tobias
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied. Compared to the service efficiency on the North Island, the South Island is much better. The North Island is quite unreliable.
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Lucy Sweet
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Service was satisfactory
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Glenn Morse
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The car had only 5000km, it was very new. Pickup and dropoff were both at the airport, which was very convenient. The staff also recommended nearby supermarkets that open after 6pm. The service was excellent.
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Tiffany Emma
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied, provided detailed explanations patiently
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Colbert Peacock
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
There was a minor issue with the car, but it was resolved quickly.
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Mignon Archibald
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Satisfied
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Michell Pullman
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied!
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Virgil Ted
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Good
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Leo Tours
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Extremely satisfied. The service was quick and efficient.
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Emma Craigie
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Everything was great overall, the pick-up and drop-off were very quick.
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Oscar Evelina
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Chloe Roland
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Satisfied
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Rory Walpole
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The store is easy to find, and the car pickup process is quick.
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Mavis Eveline
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Easy pickup, car in good condition, no upselling.
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Warner Sassoon
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Not bad.
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Lilith Maria
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Satisfied
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Ben Emily
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The car is in good condition, with 50,000 kilometers on it.
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Giles Geoffrey
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Bruno Reynolds
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Very satisfied
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Marcia McCarthy
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
QEEQ's service is excellent.
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Burton Brook
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025
The rental car counter is conveniently located to the left right after baggage claim. Returning the car is simple - just drop the keys in the designated mailbox in the parking lot or at the counter's dropbox. The staff on-site recommended upgrading to a Lexus RX AWD with built-in GPS navigation, which saved us a lot of hassle during our road trip. The built-in navigation had accurate information, speed limit reminders, and assisted driving features. We also upgraded to full insurance and added an additional driver, and the overall cost was very reasonable! This experience was truly fantastic!!
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