Dollar, Christchurch Airport Car Rental

Best price car rental
Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Kia Niro
Compact SUV
US$134.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Sportage
Compact SUV
US$145.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP

Dollar - Christchurch Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

30 DUREY RD,CHRISTCHURCH,8053,NZ

Telephone

+64800243789 / +6433586730

Pick-up Instructions

The Dollar - Christchurch Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

The office located inside the terminal, near Door 7.

Drop-off Instructions

Please go along Durey Rd to the Rental return car park behind Novotel Hotel. Follow the Rental Cars signs. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e7JRvGnJ1DLqt8cz8

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by 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 more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus NZD 250	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

E-voucher

A mobile voucher is accepted; a printout is not required.

Age requirements

18 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 18 - 20 years old with charge of NZD 139.99 on all rental 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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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

Free of Charge:

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

For rentals starting on one island and ending on the other, the below new process will apply. Two separate bookings will now be required Dollar has depots right on the main lnterislander Ferry terminal at Wellington and Picton. For rentals starting and ending on the same island, but travelling on both islands, please keep the same vehicle for the entire duration of the trip. Please keep in mind that the customer will need to pay for the vehicle on two ferry trips. A fee will be charged if the vehicle is not returned to the same island it was rented from. Hertz will assess a fee based on the actual cost of relocating the vehicle, up to a maximum of NZD$1,000, plus GST.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Dollar 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 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,Renault Megane,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Vw Taigo,Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Peugeot 208,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,Sante Fe Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,M5 Ford Mustang,Ford Transit,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Ocatvia,Vauxhall Grandland X,Renault Rafale,Toyota Rav4,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Genesis G70 Or Similar,Tesla Model Y,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Renault Megane,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Vw Taigo,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang,

NZD 6001 for Ford Transit,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Renault Rafale,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.

NZD 0 for Renault Megane,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Vw Taigo,

NZD 0 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 0 for M5 Ford Mustang,

NZD 0 for Ford Transit,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 0 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 0 for Renault Rafale,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Renault Megane,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 6001 for Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Vw Taigo,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 5500 for Renault Rafale,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 6001 for Ford Transit,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.2 mi from Christchurch Airport

Railway Stations

5 mi from Christchurch Railway Station

Hotels

0.3 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

1.9 mi from North South Holiday Park

5.5 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of Dollar Store Location

coordinates: -43.4880881 172.5393645

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.2 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 1.1
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.0
Spaciousness: 1.0
Counter staff: 1.1
Pick-up location: 0.6
Drop-off location: 0.7
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Super friendly service and really smooth pick-up and return, plus the car was in great condition.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, October 10, 2026
The branch was really easy to find and there was no line at all, so picking up the car was super efficient. Just be aware that diesel cars need extra ADblue. We rented two cars and halfway through the trip one of them warned that ADblue was low, so we had to stop at a big gas station and pay to top it up ourselves. We forgot to mention this to the rental company when we returned the car, but we’re going to try emailing them to see if we can get reimbursed.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Really good overall.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, August 21, 2026
Pick-up and drop-off were super quick, didn’t waste any time at all.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 15, 2026
The staff were really patient and helpful the whole way through.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, July 31, 2026
Absolutely delighted with the whole experience
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Super quick and hassle‑free, the whole process was really smooth.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Super quick and efficient paperwork, got the car in no time.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Really great experience overall.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Super happy with the overall experience.
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Gene MacDonald
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Good
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Don Emmie
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The staff were very friendly and even gave the kids a set of coloring crayons and paper to keep them focused on drawing during the trip. Very thoughtful!
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Ingemar Katrine
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 26, 2025
They provided the Mitsubishi Outlander I booked. The car was in excellent condition, very new, and I am extremely satisfied.
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Carol Bach
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Very satisfied
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Horace Kennedy
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Excellent
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Armand Church
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, March 17, 2025
The service was excellent, and the explanation was very thorough.
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Rosalind Wilmot(t)
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 24, 2025
The staff are very nice, and the rental and return processes are convenient.
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Dylan Aldridge
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Sarah Whyet
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 21, 2024
The bearded guy at reception was very nice.
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Wright Jasper
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Convenient and fast! Staff are excellent.
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Ivan Kent
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, October 18, 2024
Very good service, very nice, no long waiting time, everything was explained clearly.
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Joan Hardy
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Good
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Aldrich Lloyd
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Good
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Page Kitty
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Pretty good, the instant return process was very surprising.
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Theresa Needham
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 7, 2024
Very satisfied, the staff were patient and enthusiastic.
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Arlene Christopher
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Eric Habakkuk
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Overall quite satisfied, just pushed the insurance.
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Rory Walpole
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Very satisfied
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Harvey Shorter
Christchurch
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Excellent vehicle quality
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Kenny.Chen
Christchurch
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, March 4, 2024
I have an issue. When I returned the car the tank is full and I received the confirmation with the on site employee and email. But after three days, we received bill for fuel charge! How to escalate this issue?
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Brian Clara
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 29, 2024
The service was okay, and they didn't push for insurance sales.
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Omar Eipstein
Christchurch
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Dolores Samuel
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 19, 2024
Satisfied
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Ula Eisenhower
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Very satisfied, much more streamlined than renting in China, very convenient. You get the key and pick up the car yourself from the parking lot; when returning the car, I happened to meet a staff member who was parking and told me it was Hertz's, so I could just hand over the key without going to the office. Seamless return.
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Constance Antoinette
Christchurch
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Frederic Gregory
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Very satisfied
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D.Ruan
Christchurch
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The car was so so good, worthe the money. The qeeq customer service is really not too helpful, would rather they give me the contact info of dollar shop directly and contact them directly right after booking.
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Anonymous
Christchurch
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, December 11, 2023
Car was fine, no issues. Was a bit confused about drop off (picked up in Hertz spot but was a Dollar rental, not sure where to drop off but figured it out) However when we arrived home found I was charged and extra $25 for fuel. We filled it to full 1km from the airport and have photo proof that the gauge was full. Took about 40 minutes of calling and emailing to try to get this sorted. This was already charged to my credit card without any consultation with me. Still waiting for resolution.
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