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Christchurch is blanketed by landscapes where public transport doesn't go, so the best way to explore the mountains, lakes and national parks is to hire a car.
The good news is that because there is a lot of competition due to demand, you don't have to go far to find a bargain.
Here's everything you need to know about hiring a car in the largest city on New Zealand's south island, including what budget to set and the rules of the road.
To give you an idea of how much you'll have to budget for your wheels, we sussed out a few starting prices for a hire car in Christchurch.
To get these, we searched our rental cars engine for a seven-day hire from Christchurch Airport, valid for a driver aged 30-65. We then found the cheapest prices available per type of vehicle.
All quotes were retrieved on 28 October 2018.
Prices mentioned above were retrieved on 28 October 2018 and change constantly. Get the latest prices for your car hire today.
These companies offer vehicles straight from the International Arrivals Hall of Christchurch Airport:
Other companies with depots in greater Christchurch also provide pick-up and drop-off services to Christchurch Airport. Other pick-up locations include the following:
This two-week-long road trip is one of the best in Australia as it gets travellers exploring destinations that aren't on everyone's radar, from unusual-looking national parks to crystal-clear waters and snorkelling and diving with marine life.
This road trip is nothing short of epic and shows Australia's extreme diversity.
If more strapped for time then opt to take this shorter road trip instead of one to The Kimberley. On it you'll still see many of the natural attractions, including the only place in Australia where you can swim with whale sharks.
It also features national parks and cake-coloured sand beaches.
Often used as a road trip between Christchurch and Adelaide, the Nullarbor Plain is an other-wordly drive.
It takes you across vast bushland in the Outback where you can spot wildlife and then to a coastal region where you can spot whales.
You can choose to end in Nullarbor itself or continue on to Adelaide if you have more time.
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