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Christchurch Airport Car Rental

Arriving at Christchurch Airport? Start your journey stress-free with our premium car rental service. Fast handover, spacious vehicles perfect for luggage, and excellent service for tourists and business travellers.

Easy Airport Transfers Available

We don't do airport handovers. Instead, we offer a quick paid transfer from Christchurch Airport to our nearby pickup point — simple, fast, and stress-free.

Clear instructions provided after booking.

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Fast handover perfect for airport arrivals
Vehicles with ample luggage space
Meet and greet service available
Easy access to motorways from the airport

Pick up & drop off

Optional airport transfer available for an additional fee. Most customers choose to collect their vehicle directly, with airport transfers offered for convenience. Meet and greet service ensures quick vehicle handover. Our vehicles are perfect for airport arrivals with ample luggage space.

Airport transfers available

Airport transfers are available as an optional paid add-on. Pricing depends on time and vehicle type. Please enquire during booking if you'd like to include this service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I arrange airport transfer?

Airport transfers are available as an optional paid add-on. Please request this service when making your booking, and we'll coordinate your arrival time for a smooth handover. Pricing depends on time and vehicle type.

How long does the vehicle handover take?

Our meet and greet service ensures a quick handover, typically taking 15-20 minutes. We aim to get you on your way as efficiently as possible.

Are your vehicles suitable for airport luggage?

Yes, our vehicles are chosen for their spacious boot capacity. The V-Class and Range Rover Sport are particularly well-suited for multiple suitcases.

What if my flight is delayed?

We monitor flight arrivals and adjust pickup times accordingly. Please keep us informed of any significant delays.

Can I return the vehicle to the airport?

Yes, airport drop-off is available as an optional paid service. Please specify this when booking, and we'll provide pricing details.

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Family of five, two weeks around the South Island! We rented the Mercedes V Shuttle and it was honestly the perfect choice. It was super comfy for the long drives, really spacious (plenty of room for everyone and luggage), and surprisingly economical on fuel which made a big difference over two weeks of exploring. Adam was who we dealt with and his communication was top notch from start to finish - quick replies, clear instructions, and just genuinely lovely to work with. The whole process felt easy and stress-free (unlike the larger rental companies) and the vehicle was exactly what we needed for a family road trip. Highly recommend Dream Drives and we'd absolutely 100% book with them again!

Had the most awesome experience in the Tesla. Hit the nail on the head so to speak and Its a winner for me. Adam & Grace were absolutely Top Notch communication and helpful and very chill. Defiantly will rent a vehicle off them one day and I highly recommend Dream Drives to everybody.

Absolutely amazing people to deal with they made everything so easy for us from transfers from thr airport to the car. Especially with 2 little kids. From pick up to drop off was so easy. Made our 4 day road trip amazing and comfortable. Can't wait to do it again. Will be back with dream drives.

We had an amazing adventure to Christchurch. The vehicle was beautiful presented and wonderful to drive. The communication was fast and easy. The pick up and drop of went extremely easily. We had a wonderful time and experience and are especially thankful for the added value of having carseats available.

DreamDrives was a absolute pleasure to rent from, All the way from the booking process to gaining knowledge about the car and the roads, Adam was absolutely helpful in my whole process of renting to returning.. Would definitely recommend these guys as they have amazing cars and an even better attitude towards their customers.. A+++

Had a wonderful time hiring out a Range Rover. The vehicle was very clean and ran beautifully. I was silly enough to curb one of the rims but Adam and Grace were great with communication and quickly found a solution. They were very respectful for such an annoying situation caused by me. 10/10 will be return customers when we are in the area next. Already eyeing up their collection of Suzuki Jimny's for our next adventure.

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