153 Orchard Road, Harewood
Welcome to A Rentals Christchurch Airport. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you find our airport shuttle pick-up point, collect your rental vehicle, and return it at the end of your trip. Please review the information below before arriving at Christchurch Airport.
We provide a complimentary airport shuttle between Christchurch Airport and our rental branch. After arriving at the designated shuttle pick-up point, please contact us to arrange your transfer.
Complimentary shuttle serviceOur Christchurch Airport branch is open daily from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Our complimentary airport shuttle operates from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Daily: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PMVehicle pick-up and return outside normal branch opening hours are available by prior arrangement. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. An additional NZD $65 fee applies.
Advance arrangement requiredArriving at Christchurch Airport? Follow our step-by-step airport pick-up instructions below to locate the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point. View airport pick-up instructions →
Arriving at Christchurch Airport? Select your arrival terminal below and follow our step-by-step guide to find the A Rentals shuttle pick-up point.
Follow these three steps to reach the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point at Christchurch Airport.
Turn right after customs
After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, turn right and follow the signs Check-in toward the check-in counters.
Walk past the check-in counters
After passing the check-in counters, head towards Door 2 to exit the terminal.
Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point
After exiting, you will arrive at the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point. Please contact us. We will send a shuttle to pick you up and take you to our branch for vehicle collection.
☎ Call Shuttle: 09 600 6660Complimentary airport shuttle: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM. View operating hours and after-hours information.
Important: Please call A Rentals at 09 600 6660 when you reach the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point. Our team will arrange your transfer to the Christchurch branch.
Follow these four steps to reach the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point at Christchurch Airport.
After collecting your luggage
After collecting your luggage, go straight and take the escalator down.
Head towards the check-in counters
Then, follow the signs Check-in toward the check-in counters.
Leave the terminal
After passing the check-in counters, head towards Door 2 to exit the terminal.
Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point
After exiting, you will arrive at the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point. Please contact us. We will send a shuttle to pick you up and take you to our branch for vehicle collection.
☎ Call Shuttle: 09 600 6660Complimentary airport shuttle: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM. View operating hours and after-hours information.
Important: Please call A Rentals at 09 600 6660 when you reach the Courtesy Shuttles pick-up point. Our team will arrange your transfer to the Christchurch branch.
Returning your rental vehicle at Christchurch Airport? Follow these three simple steps to return your vehicle and get to the airport.
Please return your vehicle to our Christchurch Airport branch at 153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch .
Please park your vehicle in our parking lot and return the keys to a member of our staff.
Once our staff has completed the vehicle inspection, you can take our shuttle to Christchurch Airport.
Complimentary airport shuttle: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Branch operating hours are 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. View operating hours and after-hours information.
Please check our operating hours and airport shuttle service hours before your pick-up or return.
Please note: Branch operating hours and complimentary airport shuttle service hours are different. The branch is open until 7:00 PM; complimentary airport shuttle service operates until 6:30 PM.
After-hours pick-up and return: To arrange for pickup or drop-off outside of standard hours, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance, and a fee of $65 will apply.
Find answers to common questions about collecting and returning your rental vehicle.
All A Rentals locations are near the airport, and we offer complimentary airport shuttle services during office hours (8:30 AM – 6:30 PM).
Yes, it is possible. To arrange for pickup or drop-off outside of standard hours (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM), please notify us at least 24 hours in advance, and a fee of $65 will apply.
To hire a car, you must hold a valid, full driving licence. If your licence is not in English, you will need to provide an NZTA-approved translation or an International Driving Permit alongside your original licence. You must present a physical copy of these documents when picking up your rental car.
You must present your original physical driver licence when picking up your rental car and carry it at all times while driving in New Zealand. The New Zealand Police may require the original licence to verify its validity.
For more information on Digital Driver Licences:
The primary driver needs a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. According to our policy, the renter, driver, and credit card holder must be the same person, and the card must display the cardholder’s name. Depending on the insurance type you choose, a pre-authorised deposit of varying amounts will be charged to your credit card.
Yes, you have the flexibility to return the car to a different location between our branches in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Queenstown, subject to vehicle availability. Please note that additional fees may apply for one-way rentals.
If you return your vehicle before the scheduled date, no refund will be issued for the unused portion.
