Christchurch Airport information
Our Christchurch Airport car rental branch is only minutes from the airport terminal and just a short drive from Christchurch City Centre. As soon as you land, you can request your shuttle and we’ll race over to pick you up from the airport terminal and you’ll be discovering Christchurch in no time.
We want to fuel your holiday with savings! Our Christchurch car rental branch is located outside the airport terminal, so we save on costs. This means we can pass those savings on to you.
As one of the largest independent Kiwi rental car company, our range of vehicles and competitive rates are tire-lessly good!
Affordable rental cars at Christchurch Airport
Accelerate your trip with even more savings at our car rental Christchurch branch! With great rental car rates, the best car rental deals and relocation offers, you won't believe the mileage you’ll get out of these savings.
FREE basic car rental insurance
Our basic insurance cover is included in the cost of every car hire with two upgraded insurance options available!
One-way car rentals
We can organise one-way rentals with pick-up in one location and drop-off in another. Stick to your dream itinerary without worrying about circling back.
Offset carbon emissions
In partnership with CarbonClick, you can choose to offset the carbon emission of your GO Rentals road trip.
24hr AA roadside assistance
All GO Rentals hire cars have access to the AA 24-hour mechanical breakdown assistance and our Tesla EVs have access to Tesla Roadside Assistance.
GO App
With our GO Rentals App, you can book a car, check in faster and even control your Tesla car functions, right from the palm of your hand.
A comprehensive $3 per day fee ensures your journey is simple and stress-free, we include the following services:
Roadside Assistance
Complimentary callout service for ALL types of breakdowns.
Government Road Taxes
Covers registration costs, safety inspections and road user charges.
Toll Road Freedom
Enjoy free passage on all toll roads, we cover all costs including admin fees.
With Total Road Care, we handle all the essentials so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
We're confident a GO Rentals vehicle is perfect for your Christchurch road trip. To prove it, here are a few reviews from our satisfied customers.
Get your journey started as quickly as possible thanks to our speedy check-in. Manage your booking online or download our app to get through the check-in process and on the road faster.
Decelerate your costs with the best car rental deals available in Christchurch and awesome relocation deals! Get on the road with affordable rental cars.
Hot Deals
Secure the best deals for your car rental in New Zealand. From discounted bookings across our most popular cars to relocation deals for one-way trips. Discover how you can save with GO.
AA Member Discount
AA Members get an exclusive 15% off the daily rate from every GO Rentals car booking.
Book online or call us with your membership number to redeem this offer.
Snap Happy
Your travel memories matter to us!
Snap a picture of your adventure around New Zealand, and be in to win up to $500 of the cost of your rental back.
Rental Car Insurance Coverage
Your car rental rate and Total Road Care package with GO Rentals include 24-hour AA roadside assistance and complimentary callout service for ALL types of breakdowns.
Your stress-free car rental experience is a priority and our insurance coverage has peace of mind built right in.
Cost per day
$0 extra cost. Included as standard in our rental fees which varies depending on the rental vehicle.
Excess
Excess liability paid by the hirer in the event of an accident or damage covered under the rental terms. The excess amount for this package is dependent on the vehicle selected.
Bond
A pre-authorised amount to be paid at pick-up and returned to hirer if no damage is caused. The bond amount differs depending on the vehicle and hire period selected.
Credit or Debit
A credit card with the main hirer’s name is required for this insurance option.
Cover
Full comprehensive cover including third-party liability, windscreen and tyre damage. The hirer is liable for the excess amount only if conditions under the agreement are met.
Cost per day
A fee per day will be charged for the full duration of your hire period depending on the rental vehicle. This is an insurance premium and non-refundable.
Excess
Excess is reduced from the maximum depending on the vehicle selected. This is only to be paid by the hirer in the event of an accident or damage covered under the rental terms.
Bond
Starting from $0 depending on the rental vehicle. A pre-authorised amount will be paid at pick-up and returned to hirer if no damage is caused.
Credit or Debit
A credit card with the main hirer’s name is only required for rental vehicles with a bond deposit.
Cover
Full comprehensive cover including third-party liability, windscreen and tyre damage. The hirer is liable for the excess amount only if conditions under the agreement are met.
Cost per day
A cost per day depends on the rental vehicle selected. The upgrade fee is an insurance premium and non-refundable.
Excess
From $0 excess liability and calculated based on the rental vehicle chosen. The hirer may have to pay an excess in the event of an accident or damage covered under the rental terms.
Bond
A credit card with the main hirer’s name is only required for rental vehicles with a bond deposit.
Credit or Debit
A credit card or debit card can be used.
Cover
Full comprehensive cover including third-party liability, windscreen and tyre damage.
Have peace of mind when you GO green! All of our coverage options cover our electric car fleet with the following amendments:
For full details on the electric car insurance, please read our terms.
Christchurch Airport’s location makes it ideal for jumping into your holiday activities as quickly as possible when you pick up your rental car. You don’t have to trek far to find something you and your travelling party can all enjoy. For more information on Christchurch’s top attractions, check out our complete Christchurch travel guide.
Located right next to the Christchurch International Airport is one of New Zealand’s most popular attractions. The International Antarctic Centre is sure to transport you and your family to the world’s most magical continent, with all-terrain vehicle tours, an Antarctic storm room and an immersive 4D theatre. You can even get up close and personal with penguins and huskies.
They don’t call Christchurch the garden city for nothing. This 21-hectare park features more than 10 individual gardens, contained mostly by the stunning Avon River. Just 10.2km away from Christchurch Airport, you don’t need to wait long to check out this stunning attraction.
Christchurch has an incredibly rich history. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located in the first Air Force base ever built in the country. It offers daily tours, museum hunts for the family and a stunning collection of aviation artefacts. 9km away from Christchurch Airport, it takes just a short drive to start immersing yourself in essential New Zealand history.
The Orana Wildlife Park offers an unmissable chance to experience wildlife up close. An open-range zoo, it’s home to New Zealand’s only gorillas, a thrilling lion encounter, the chance to hand-feed giraffes and more. Best of all, it’s located just 12.5km away from Christchurch Airport.
Renowned for its natural hot springs and stunning alpine scenery, Hanmer Springs is a beaut place to head in your car hire. With pristine pools and spa treatments paired with a stunning landscape for hiking and mountain biking, it's a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Make the most of a Christchurch car rental with an epic New Zealand scenic road trip. Cruise through the Canterbury plains, pass through picturesque towns and feast your eyes on the magnificent Mount Cook Southern Alps. With awe-inspiring vistas of New Zealand's highest peak, you will be rushing to capture a photo for our Snap Happy car rental photography competition.
Our Snap Happy Photo Competition has customers revv’d up about our Christchurch Airport car hire in New Zealand! Submit a cool photo of your GO travel memory and be in with a chance to WIN up to $500 back from your booking.
Our holiday was a road trip loop around the top of the South Island from Christchurch, across to Franz Josef, then Hokitika, Greymouth, Nelson, Blenheim, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura then back to Christchurch. We made an unscheduled stop at St Arnaud at Lake Rotoiti because the weather was perfect and the views were spectacular - particularly when kayaking on this lake. With the mountain backdrop and pristine water and conditions, this was a shot we could not have achieved without our hired car to get us there, compliments to GO Rentals! Thanks guys! =)
Snapshot of my dad with our reliable GO Rentals Pajero Sport with the backdrop of the majestic Lake Hawea! As of writing this, we have travelled from Christchurch to explore the amazing wonders of NZ: Mount Cook, Lake Wanaka, and Clay Cliffs. We have paid our visit to see the penguins in Oamaru as well. We can’t wait to explore the rest of South NZ Queenstown, Milford and Doubtful Sound and Dunedin! We won’t be able to make this trip without GO Rentals!
This is my second car rental with GO Rentals in the same month. Loyal customer only comes as a testament to great service. This is my north coast of the South Island trip, passed by scenic St. Arnaud Lake Rotoiti on the way back to Christchurch. Superb side trip! Will do this again.
The road to nowhere. We hired the new Wildtrak for a week and drove my Dad to many unknown sites of the South Island. We took advantage of the truck and took it off-road to see some wonderful views that other people couldn't manage in a normal vehicle. We had a lot of fun and the weather was very kind to us.
Choose one of New Zealand's largest independent car rental companies with car rental Christchurch. Our local Kiwi staff are passionate about this stunning Island and ensuring your car rental experience goes beyond getting you from A to B.
With a personalised road trip planner and NZ travel blog, we are committed to ensuring your car hire is part of your adventure. Get on the road with a stress-free car rental and cruise this breathtaking island with our local tips!
With our simple pre-check-in process, 24-hour roadside assistance and transparent rental car insurance options, you are our priority at every curve of the road. Whether you need a weekend car rental or a long-term car rental, our Christchurch car rental team are waiting for you.
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GO all across NZ
We have nine car rental branches spread evenly throughout New Zealand, in the major destinations of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill so that you’re never far from a GO rental car.
