Downtown, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Bargain Rental Cars in Christchurch (Downtown)

213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
0064 0 800 566 701
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
08:00-18:00
Tue:
08:00-18:00
Wed:
08:00-18:00
Thu:
08:00-18:00
Fri:
08:00-18:00
Sat:
08:00-18:00
Sun:
08:00-18:00
Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Australia
Toyota RAV4
3/26/26

Pros: Tania was nice

Cons: Older car with over 200,000 klm, presented unwashed and without preordered navigation
Australia
Toyota Prius
12/30/25

Pros: Very friendly staff and an easy pickup and drop-off with no waiting, paperwork, or hassle. All the requirements were completed via email beforehand, exactly as requested. The car was clean, reliable, and economical. We chose a hybrid, which is definitely the way to go in New Zealand—especially with the average price of 91 unleaded around $2.66. We’ve used Car Bargains for all our travels, and they always deliver. Highly recommended.
Australia
Mazda Demio
11/20/25

Pros: uncomplicated
Australia
Toyota Corolla
9/15/25

Pros: Efficient

Cons: Helpful and friendly
Australia
Mazda Demio
1/12/25

Pros: Super helpdul and friendly staff. Changed the car key battery in a sec as car was showing alert on the 1st day of two weeks rental, parked the car out for me at the parking lot which is a bit tight, and didn't complain or charged coz I lost the key tag.
Australia
Nissan Teana
11/23/24

Pros: Larger size of car versus what I thought I would have

Cons: Nothing - smooth, easy and all good
New Zealand
Toyota Highlander
4/28/24

Pros: They were efficient and proffesional.

Cons: Nothing.
Australia
Toyota Highlander
3/26/24

Pros: Damaged panels. Etc
Australia
Nissan Teana
2/14/24

Pros: Incompetent

Cons: Didn’t have GPS I booked and we had no alternative
New Zealand
Mazda Demio
2/3/24

Pros: We did not get the car originally booked!! Got a horrible Hyundai Getz… paint was peeling off Bonnet, then it broke down, it was a hell of a problem getting the break down guy to take it as the AA membership had expired in 2021, then we were asked if we would be able to drive it back to Christchurch 🤷‍♀️seriously after explaining to the manager at Budget rental cars what was wrong! We lost an entire day, we were not even offered compensation for the loss!!

Cons: Will avoid them at all costs sorry
Australia
Mazda Demio
10/18/23

Pros: Very friendly and accommodating staff

Cons: Overall age and condition of vehicle. Delay in refunding $250 deposit which has still not come through 4 days after car was returned.
Singapore
Mazda Demio
10/15/23

Pros: I think the price overall is affordable and they don't ask for a lot of deposit.

Cons: The body condition of the car is bad. Luckily the engine is ok. I am not impressed with the representative. He is very reluctant to share any information when asked. I would have appreciate some answers. Not a very helpful individual. Also, as someone who is on 1st visit to NZ, I would have appreciated some advice about the engine size. I didn't know I had to climb mountains, I would have gotten a car with a bigger engine size. Luckily, I was safe.
Australia
Mazda Demio
3/2/23

Pros: The car was ready at the pick up time and any paperwork required had been done. The guy in the office was friendly and took me around the car to show me any previous damage . There was nothing said about the controls in the car and that the handbrake was a third pedal .

Cons: The vehicle advertised wa not the vehicle I received as this was a 2008 vehicle that looked rather scruffy inside and out. The car mats were very dirty as were the seats and tape had been used to cover a rip in the storage compartment between the front seats. There was no manual in the glove compartment.
Canada
Mazda Premacy
12/13/22

Pros: They helped to replace an inappropriate first car by allowing me to drive the unacceptable car to the other Christchurch office.

Cons: The first car was noisy and the brakes too soft. It was not in good condition.
Australia
Nissan Teana
10/17/22

Pros: Friendly, efficient

Cons: Refer to my comments above
New Zealand
Subaru Outback
8/6/22

Pros: Quick pick-up and drop-off.

Cons: Had a little trouble confirming airport pick-up & drop-off on-line.
New Zealand
Mazda Demio
1/28/22

Pros: Nothing

Cons: The fuel gas given was not full as I drove 10km the level dropped below full quickily
New Zealand
Mazda Demio
10/13/21

Pros: As above

Cons: Nothing
New Zealand
Nissan Tiida
4/14/21

Pros: Efficient, helpful.

Cons: They took a deposit from my Visa on pickup... usually rental car companies just have a hold on my visa.
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
1/29/21

Pros: Airpark Canterbury staff helpful and friendly.

Cons: No communication about arrival arrangements. Did not tell me my credit card would be charged for extra fee. Car 10 years old, stank of cigarette smoke. Interior badly worn.
New Zealand
Nissan Wingroad 2007
1/11/21

Pros: The representatives are good in swapping the car when the booked one was faulty

Cons: The cars were average condition in terms of performance
New Zealand
Suzuki Swift
1/10/21

Pros: It was quick and easy

Cons: Wasn't really anything to dislike
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
1/8/21

Pros: they overall were good

Cons: through no fault of there’s we thought we were picking up the car from discovery cats and spent unnecessary time trying to find it
New Zealand
Toyota Prius
1/8/21

Pros: nothing really it was very basic as if they were working out of a garage

Cons: the office smelt very stongly of cigarettes and I have COPD
New Zealand
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
1/7/21

Pros: Friendly

Cons: Car wasn't quite ready at arranged time.
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
1/6/21

Cons: Despite all the information provided is correct, the car is still dropped at the wrong place. The car given was not the one being advertised, we have no others options to choose.
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
11/12/20

Pros: Great attitude by counter staff

Cons: Car had mechanical noises - worn suspension bushings
New Zealand
Mazda Demio 2007
11/6/20

Pros: Fast pick up and drop off. Clean and tidy car.
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
10/20/20

Pros: Not much

Cons: Not there - delays and poor service
New Zealand
Toyota Camry 2007
10/10/20

Pros: Car was cheap . It was an older car with lots od dents but it ran reliably so we didn't mind.

Cons: Insurance charged,, but car pick place had compulsory zero insurance also. Luckily they were aware of this "trap" so promised to reimburse us their premium after the trip. But one wonders what would have happened if we'd had an accident - two full premiums not reimbursed?
New Zealand
Nissan Wingroad 2007
7/21/20

Pros: Good service and agents

Cons: Booked thru Discovery website and were misled about total cost
Germany
Nissan Tiida
7/6/20

Pros: Friendly service
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Most popular car rental deals

Compact
Mazda Demio or similar
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$20.55 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Prius or similar
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$24.36 per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$26.82 per day
Standard
Nissan Teana or similar
Nissan Teana
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$30.90 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$34.02 per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$42.99 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$44.90 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$47.18 per day
Full-size Van
Toyota Estima or similar
Toyota Estima
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$57.30 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Highlander or similar
Toyota Highlander
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$66.49 per day
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 10
  • 1
  • 4
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$145.16 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:04 PM on 4/24/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Downtown, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 1980.00 - € 2260.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Free modifications, State Tax.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 21 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.

Maximum rental age is 80 years.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the national driver license is not written in English.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if it is accompanied by a regular driver's license, is issued by an official authority or government-authorized organization, and is in physical (not digital) form.

In addition to documents mentioned previously, the customer will need the following: passport, valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, booking voucher, flight information.
Deposit and deductible policy
The deposit is taken at the start of the rental, to cover any additional charges incurred during the rental.
Optional extras and services
Available special equipment: Baby seat (up to 1 year of age), Child seat (2-4 years of age), Booster seat (4-10 years of age).
Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.


Additional drivers are allowed free of charge.
Delivery/collection service is not provided.
Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Business hours
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 180 minutes.

Pick-up & Drop-off
Mon:  
08:00 - 18:00
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Top Suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown)

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Outstanding 9.5 / 70 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
$194
Working hours
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08:00-16:30
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Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.8 / 2 reviews
+640800243789
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Working hours
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Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.7 / 1 review
+640800737070
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Working hours
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Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.6 / 1 review
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150 Kilmore St
$51 - $60
Working hours
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Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.5
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Working hours
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Avis
Avis
Very Good 8.4
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150 Kilmore Street
$53 - $62
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Firefly
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Very Good 8.3
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150 Kilmore St
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Fri:
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Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Very Good 8.3
+6492171001
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
Working hours
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09:30-16:30
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Thu:
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Sat:
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Sun:
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