Alamo, Christchurch Airport - Airport - Alamo Car Rental

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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

Alamo - Christchurch Airport - Airport - Alamo Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT 30 DUREY RD,CHRISTCHURCH,8053,NZ

Telephone

98703330

Pick-up Instructions

Pickup instruction is being collected.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 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

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

Age requirements

21 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 13 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 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 driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

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

Ferry crossings with the vehicle are permitted. Customers are required to inform the rental branch about any cross-border travel at least 3 days in advance. Unauthorized cross-border travel will result in a breach of contract and incur a penalty charge. Parts of New Zealand are not suitable for access by rental vehicles. If the renter takes the Vehicle to any of the following areas, their Liability for any loss or damage may increase and any optional protection product se1ected such as Loss or Collision Damage Waiver will be voided: Ball Hutt Road (Mt Cook), Skippers Road (Queenstown), Ninety Mile Beach (Northland), Te Paki Stream Bed, the road to Macetown in the Queenstown Area, the coast road to Russell (Northland), or any unformed road, track, or thoroughfare, including beaches and gravel roads that are not officially designated a road.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Alamo 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 differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Volkswagen T Cross Aut.,Chevrolet Beat Hatchback,Toyota Corolla Gli 20,Mercedes-benz A-class,Renault Twingo,

NZD 5750 for Ford Fiesta,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Kia Sorrento,Passat,Chirey Tiggo 7,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

NZD 4500 for Volkswagen T Cross Aut.,Renault Captur,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Chr Hybrid,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris Cross,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Mercedes-benz A-class,Toyota C-hr,Chirey Tiggo 7,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Ford Bronco Sport,Mystery Car,

NZD 4130 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD 6500 for Tesla Model 3,Mazda Mx30,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Volkswagen T Cross Aut.,Chevrolet Beat Hatchback,Toyota Corolla Gli 20,Mercedes-benz A-class,Renault Twingo,

NZD 5750 for Ford Fiesta,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Kia Sorrento,Passat,Chirey Tiggo 7,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

NZD 4130 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD 6500 for Tesla Model 3,Mazda Mx30,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Volkswagen T Cross Aut.,Chevrolet Beat Hatchback,Toyota Corolla Gli 20,Mercedes-benz A-class,Renault Twingo,

NZD 5750 for Ford Fiesta,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Kia Sorrento,Passat,Chirey Tiggo 7,Bmw 3 Series,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 0 for other car models.

NZD 0 for Volkswagen T Cross Aut.,Renault Captur,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Chr Hybrid,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris Cross,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Mercedes-benz A-class,Chirey Tiggo 7,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Ford Bronco Sport,Mystery Car,

NZD 0 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 0 for Kia Sorrento,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model 3,Mazda Mx30,Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.3 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.2 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 Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -43.489 172.54077

Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 10.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 10.0
Drop-off location: 10.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

S Wray
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 8, 2025
Car was in great condition and the staff easy to deal with both at collection and drop off
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