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Christchurch Car Rental

Start your South Island adventure from Christchurch. Our premium vehicles are perfect for tourists, families, and business travellers ready to explore New Zealand's stunning landscapes.

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Perfect starting point for South Island road trips
Easy access to motorways and scenic routes
Central location with flexible pickup times
Wide range of premium vehicles to suit your journey

Pick up & drop off

Convenient pickup from central Christchurch. Easy access to motorways and scenic routes. Flexible drop-off options available. Optional airport transfer available for an additional fee. Most customers choose to collect their vehicle directly, with airport transfers offered for convenience.

Airport transfers

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

Where is the pickup location in Christchurch?

Our pickup location is in central Christchurch with easy access to motorways and main routes. Exact location details are provided upon booking confirmation.

What are the operating hours?

We offer flexible pickup times to suit your schedule. Standard hours are available, with early morning and evening options by arrangement.

Can I drop off the vehicle in a different location?

Yes, we offer flexible drop-off options. Additional fees may apply for one-way rentals. Please discuss your requirements when booking.

Do you provide child seats?

Yes, child seats are available for all ages. Please request them when making your booking.

What documents do I need to rent a car?

You'll need a valid driver's licence (international licences accepted), credit card for security deposit, and proof of insurance if applicable.

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★★★★★ 5 rating on Google · 24 verified reviews

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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