Budget rental. The most economical offers in Christchurch are rendered for the following cases: (a) your pick-up date is 2-6 months ahead; (b) the same pick-up and return location and (c) a long-term rental (one week and longer). In New Zealand, cars with a mechanic transmission and a petrol engine are less expensive than vehicles with an automatic transmission and a diesel engine.
Reservation options. At your reservation time, you can additionally select a GPS navigator, child seats, winter tires, and many other convenient options. For most of the cars in Christchurch, we will offer you a full coverage (zero franchise) insurance (full coverage of your risks, No Excess).
Car pick-up. The rental office in Christchurch will make the vehicle ready for you at the time indicated during your reservation. Upon arrival, you should show the required documents: your voucher, driving license and credit card. The rental office will provide you the keys, rental documents, and the invoice. Please check that all the data in the documents and invoice coincides with the data in your voucher.
Safety. Have your rental papers with you during the whole rental period in New Zealand, do not leave them in the car or at your hotel room. Keep car keys in a safe place out of reach of burglars in Christchurch. In case of a car theft, your insurance will be invalid without keys provided.
Car return. The final examination of the vehicle, final payment, and issuing of documents are performed in Christchurch office upon the return of the vehicle. The fuel conditions (return with a full tank or an empty tank) are indicated in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you an exciting driving experience in Christchurch!
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