Car hire Christchurch Airport

First time visitors to New Zealand will receive a pleasant surprise when they arrive at Christchurch Airport (IATA). This clean and convenient airport is located in the suburb of Harewood, just seven miles from Christchurch city centre. There is a good selection of car hire at Christchurch Airport, making it quick and convenient to get around.

Although a second building is currently under construction, both domestic and international check-in desks are currently located in the same building. The airport features a number of major airlines including Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qantas and Korean Air. It is a good idea to arrive at the check-in desk between two and three hours before your flight is due to depart to allow plenty of time to complete the process.

Passengers who have arrived at the airport after a long flight can reenergise at one of the terminal building's numerous cafés, which are often praised for their excellent coffee and snacks. There are lots of facilities located at the terminal for the convenience of passengers and visitors and cheap car hire at Christchurch Airport can be located easily.

Passengers who have plenty of time to spare and don't mind queuing might want to travel to Christchurch city centre using the airport's shuttle bus service or public bus. However, those in a hurry will notice that there are plenty of budget car rental options companies and can pick up a great deal at one of several booths provided by leading car hire companies.