Alamo, Christchurch Airport Car Rental

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Pickup
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Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Alamo - Christchurch Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

20 RON GUTHREY RD

Telephone

006433586554

Pick-up Instructions

The Alamo - Christchurch Airport car rental location is in terminal

Complimentary dedicated airport transfer between Christchurch Airport and Christchurch Branch. Make your way from domestic or international arrivals to the phone board in the international arrivals area. This is located behind the Christchurch Airport I-Site on the ground floor. You will see an Enterprise Rent-A-Car board with the instructions to dial 42 to arrange our courtesy shuttle. Alternatively call +643-358 6554 Please then make your way to the southern end of the domestic terminal to door 1 or door 2 and our branded shuttle will collect you from there. Our branch is 1 kilometre from our office so we will get you there in a few minutes.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 13 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + NZTA Translation

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.

Ferry crossings with the vehicle are permitted. Customers are required to inform the rental branch about any cross-border travel at least 3 days in advance. Unauthorized cross-border travel will result in a breach of contract and incur a penalty charge. Parts of New Zealand are not suitable for access by rental vehicles. If the renter takes the Vehicle to any of the following areas, their Liability for any loss or damage may increase and any optional protection product se1ected such as Loss or Collision Damage Waiver will be voided: Ball Hutt Road (Mt Cook), Skippers Road (Queenstown), Ninety Mile Beach (Northland), Te Paki Stream Bed, the road to Macetown in the Queenstown Area, the coast road to Russell (Northland), or any unformed road, track, or thoroughfare, including beaches and gravel roads that are not officially designated a road.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Alamo allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Fiat Egea,Citroen C3,Nissan Altima,Toyota Corolla,Fiat 500,

NZD 5750 for Suzuki Swift,Nissan Sentra,Mitsubishi Montero,Passat,Opel Crossland,Vw Vento,Kia Carnival,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

NZD 4500 for Fiat Egea,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Stonic,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris Cross,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Corolla,Vauxhall Grandland X,Opel Crossland,Toyota Rav4,Toyota Rav4,Ford Kuga,Compact Or Larger,

NZD 4130 for Suzuki Vitara-4wd,

NZD 5500 for Mitsubishi Montero,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Porsche Macan,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6500 for Tesla Model 3,Mg4,Kia Carnival,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Fiat Egea,Citroen C3,Nissan Altima,Toyota Corolla,Fiat 500,

NZD 5750 for Suzuki Swift,Nissan Sentra,Mitsubishi Montero,Passat,Opel Crossland,Vw Vento,Kia Carnival,

NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.

NZD 4130 for Suzuki Vitara-4wd,

NZD 5500 for Mitsubishi Montero,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Porsche Macan,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6500 for Tesla Model 3,Mg4,Kia Carnival,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4600 for Fiat Egea,Citroen C3,Nissan Altima,Toyota Corolla,Fiat 500,

NZD 5750 for Suzuki Swift,Nissan Sentra,Mitsubishi Montero,Passat,Opel Crossland,Vw Vento,Kia Carnival,

NZD 0 for other car models.

NZD 0 for Fiat Egea,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Stonic,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris Cross,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Corolla,Opel Crossland,Toyota Rav4,Toyota Rav4,Ford Kuga,Compact Or Larger,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Vitara-4wd,

NZD 0 for Mitsubishi Montero,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Fiat Toro T270 13,Volvo C40,Porsche Macan,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model 3,Mg4,Kia Carnival,

NZD 0 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.7 mi from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.4 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport

2.1 mi from North South Holiday Park

5 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -43.495062 172.545082

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.0 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Burnell
Christchurch
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Overall, the staff had a good attitude, and there was no need to wait in long lines. However, they couldn't explain how to use snow chains when asked.
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