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Cheap car rental Christchurch

Reliable rental cars in
Christchurch NZ

Cheap car hire Christchurch Airport

For over 25 years Shoestring Rentals has been providing visitors with rental cars in Christchurch NZ for trips to the 
South Island.

Speedy, cheap car rental pickup and drop-off at Christchurch Airport

Shoestring Rentals has the fastest pickup and drop-off Airport service. You get picked up in your rental car 3 mins after your call and you can be on your way 7 mins later. Dropping off at our Christchurch airport base can be anytime, with just a 4 min walk to the terminal.
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Free Airport/Hotel Pickup (Anytime)
Fastest Getaway at Christchurch Airport
Anytime Drop Off (No Charge)
Family Owned - Great Google Reviews
No Breakdown Guarantee

Our vehicles

67

SMALL

1.3 - 1.5 LITRE
Suitable for 2 -3 People
Automatic, Air Bags
Air Conditioned, CD Player
75

MEDIUM

1.5 - 1.8 LITRE
Suitable for 3 - 4 People
Automatic, Air Bags
Air Conditioned, CD Player
79

LARGE

1.8 - 2.2 LITRE
Suitable for 4 - 5 People
Automatic, Air Bags
Air Conditioned, CD Player
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* Prices are based on 7 day hires outside our Peak season
We’ll keep you on the road –
that’s our Guarantee!
We are very confident in the quality of our rental cars in Christchurch, and all are constantly maintained to ensure they don’t have any problems. But in the event of a breakdown, we promise to have the problem resolved, or to provide replacement car hire within 24 hours. If we don’t, we’ll offer you a full refund!
Save money with 
part day hire options
Unlike others, Shoestring Rental Cars doesn't charge for the first 3 hours of the next day. After that, it is only a half day charge for the first 8 hours.
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Very sorry, we are fully booked out in Feb,  and through to Mid March only have large cars available 
 
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3 reasons we can offer cheap car rental

  1. We offer late model rental cars that are great brands, and fastidiously maintained by our cheerful Japanese mechanic “Mr Cede”.
  2. Our depot at 22 Perimeter Road is 400m from the terminal so we don’t pay extra parking costs for car hire. Christchurch Airport also charges extra for companies that have kiosks in the terminal. We’ll meet you at the airport just 3 minutes after your call.
  3. Because we offer a Christchurch to Christchurch service, we don’t need multiple depots. Why pay for what you are not using?
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  • "I have used Shoestring Rentals on numerous occasions. They are always on time, professional & greet you with a warm engaging smile and make the paperwork quick & simple. I have no hesitation recommending them to everyone."

    Sir Henry van der Heyden

  • "I found Shoestring's service excellent - prompt and efficient. The cars are functional, no problems there. Meeting and drop off procedures very smooth and hassle free."

    Carol Stigley

  • "Mr. Cameron such a lovely and helpful person. All bookings were made with zero hassle. The cars that we rented are in good condition. Highly recommended!"

    Neena Anuar

Google Reviews

Easily the best rental car experience I've ever had. The vehicle I rented from Christchurch was reliable, comfortable, very fuel efficient and offered at a very competitive rate. Shoestring Rentals sets itself as an alternative to the huge rental car chains with an emphasis on personal service and they've really done it perfectly. Cameron is easy and quick to get in touch with, and flexible if any issues are encountered, like a later drop-off time if a last minute commitment arises 30 minutes before scheduled drop-off such as was the case for myself. Give them a go, businesses like this need to thrive.

Кот бегемот Avatar Кот бегемот

This is a family owned company that provided excellent service at a very reasonable price. Communication was excellent, overall I think we had a way better experience than we would have had with a big corporate chain. Cameron went above and beyond to help us when we made a silly mistake with the car key at 8pm, he came to our rescue within ten minutes!

Sue-Li Tasker Yeo Avatar Sue-Li Tasker Yeo

Bigger isn't always better, Shoestring Rentals provides the personal service and passion to help people have an amazing experience. From when we were met through the whole trip it was perfect. Best Rental Experience I have had - and i have rented cars in UK, all over Europe, Sicily, Australia and NZ. We did a South Island tour, here is the van we had when we stayed at the Mt Cook Hotel, AMAZING!

Tom Mueller-Heumann Avatar Tom Mueller-Heumann

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