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Christchurch (Downtown), Christchurch, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Free additional driver

Ford Puma

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
€17.82
per day
Free cancellation
9.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
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Mazda Demio

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
€7.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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Toyota Camry

or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
€14.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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All-wheel drive
Free additional driver

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
6
€21.46
per day
Free cancellation
9.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
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Toyota Aqua

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
€8.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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Mazda Premacy

or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
6
A/C
4
5
€20.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
€32.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
€33.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
€33.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
€34.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
€34.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Mazda 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
€37.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
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High deposit
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Mazda 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
€38.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
€39.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
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All-wheel drive
Free additional driver

Toyota RAV4

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
€40.37
per day
Free cancellation
9.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
16
€40.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
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High deposit
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Mazda MX-5

or similar Intermediate Convertible
Automatic
2
A/C
2
17
€41.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Low deposit
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
€43.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
€44.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in

Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
20
€45.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Ford Mustang

or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
A/C
2
21
€53.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Low deposit
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Online check-in

Mazda MX-5

or similar Intermediate Convertible
Automatic
2
A/C
2
22
€55.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
€59.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
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High deposit
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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
€60.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
25
€66.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Ford Mustang

or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
A/C
2
26
€73.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
27
€78.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Toyota Hiace

or similar Oversized Van
Manual
12
A/C
4
28
€80.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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4x4

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
€82.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
30
€91.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in

Ford Mustang

or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
A/C
2
31
€95.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Low deposit
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4x4
Online check-in

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
32
€113.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
€31 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h or 19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.42 per liter or €5.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.32 per liter or €5.00 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.48 per liter or €5.60 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10

Top 20 locations near Christchurch (Downtown)

  1. Christchurch Harewoodfrom €22.48 per day
    9 km / 5.59 miles away
  2. Christchurch Airportfrom €6.02 per day
    9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
  3. Christchurch Islingtonfrom €24.87 per day
    11.1 km / 6.9 miles away
  4. Timaru Airport
    141.9 km / 88.17 miles away
  5. Hokitika Airport
    162.2 km / 100.79 miles away
  6. Greymouth (Downtown)from €18.31 per day
    167.3 km / 103.96 miles away
  7. Blenheim Airportfrom €23.31 per day
    246.1 km / 152.92 miles away
  8. Nelson Airportfrom €16.99 per day
    253 km / 157.21 miles away
  9. Picton (Downtown)from €22.22 per day
    274 km / 170.26 miles away
  10. Picton Ferry Portfrom €31.39 per day
    274 km / 170.26 miles away
  11. Wellington Airportfrom €8.79 per day
    303 km / 188.28 miles away
  12. Wellington (Downtown)from €19.71 per day
    304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
  13. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €23.70 per day
    307.8 km / 191.26 miles away
  14. Dunedin (Downtown)from €42.15 per day
    311.2 km / 193.37 miles away
  15. Dunedin Airportfrom €19.67 per day
    328.3 km / 204 miles away
  16. Queenstown Franktonfrom €99.73 per day
    350.7 km / 217.91 miles away
  17. Queenstown Airportfrom €11.35 per day
    351.7 km / 218.54 miles away
  18. Queenstown (Downtown)from €97.44 per day
    352 km / 218.72 miles away
  19. Queenstown Airport Areafrom €36.52 per day
    352.1 km / 218.78 miles away
  20. Palmerston North Airportfrom €41.42 per day
    433.8 km / 269.55 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Ezi Car Rental
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
B
Yes Rentals
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
C
Dollar
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
D
Budget
150 Kilmore St
E
Hertz
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch

When to book in Christchurch (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Christchurch (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJune Most expensive month February
Average price €32 A good deal €22 Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
€73
€37
€0

€51

in January

Jan

€67

in February

Feb

€51

in March

Mar

€42

in April

Apr

€47

in May

May

€18

in June

Jun

€57

in July

Jul

€20

in August

Aug

€33

in September

Sep

€18

in October

Oct

€35

in November

Nov

€61

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average €18.04 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average €66.79 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Christchurch (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.

Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0

2.3 times in January

Jan

1.5 times in February

Feb

0.8 times in March

Mar

0.7 times in April

Apr

0.6 times in May

May

0.4 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

0.4 times in August

Aug

0.7 times in September

Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct

1.8 times in November

Nov

2 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Christchurch (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 15 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 6 days.

Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
17
8
0

11 days in January

Jan

10 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

11 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

7 days in June

Jun

6 days in July

Jul

7 days in August

Aug

10 days in September

Sep

15 days in October

Oct

10 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersBargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Avis, Dollar, Ezu Car Rental
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, large cars, station wagons
🤑 Lowest price€20 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBargain Rental Cars

Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown)

8.0
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Tiida
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Mar 6, 2024
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Nature. Walks. Touring.
Oct 18, 2023
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Mazda Demio
Took inland route via Lake Tekapo to Queenstown. Very pretty snow on the hills.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€31
Lowest daily price
€20
Total cars available
125

Top 7 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2026

Ezi Car Rental
9.5
Excellent
70 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.6
€43
per day
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
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Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
9.1
Excellent
Value for money
9.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.7
€25–€135
per day
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
+6492171001
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:30
Tue
09:30-16:30
Wed
09:30-16:30
Thu
09:30-16:30
Fri
09:30-16:30
Sat
10:00-15:30
Sun
10:00-15:30
Dollar
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
€20–€128
per day
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Budget
Budget
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
€103–€176
per day
150 Kilmore St
0800585858
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€53–€197
per day
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
+64033652195
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Avis
Avis
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€102–€192
per day
150 Kilmore Street
039306103
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Firefly
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
€102–€192
per day
150 Kilmore St
033652195
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00

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Jul 26, 2026
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Jul 26, 2026
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