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Book Budget car rentals in Christchurch

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Budget car rental prices in Christchurch

Economy car
Economy
M
Compact car
Compact
M
Intermediate car
Intermediate
M
Standard car
Standard
M
Full-size car
Full-size
M
Luxury car
Luxury
M
Minivan car
Minivan
M
Passenger van car
Passenger van
M
Commercial car
Commercial
M
Pickup truck car
Pickup truck
M

Reviews for Budget in Christchurch

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall Rating8.4 Very goodBased on 5 reviews
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
8.8

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6.0
Car was it ready at pickup. Waited over an hour. Everything else was very goodReviewed 2023 Nov 25
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6.0
Cons:At pickup was informed Invercargil roads were all closed (which was untrue), so I may not be able to drop the car off at scheduled point, but if I made any changes to the dropoff location I would be charged extra by Budget. Very unhelpful, and very unfair to charge customers extra due to weather events outside of our control.Reviewed 2020 Feb 16
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Christchurch?

Address

Terminal Building

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Friday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30

Phone

+64 3 357 0231

Address

150 Kilmore St

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+64 3 930 6102

Address

78 Orchard Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Good to know

Most popular location

Terminal Building

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Christchurch

  • If you want to book Budget car hire in Christchurch and are staying downtown, the Budget offices on Kilmore Street are the most popular pick up for your visit conveniently situated right in the centre of the city. The office hours are not 24/7 but they do have the option for you to drop off your car after hours and leave the keys in the dropbox. This popular destination is close to tourist attractions like the Canterbury Museum and the Margaret Mahy family playground.
  • If you are looking for convenience when you book Budget car hire in Christchurch, then the 78 Orchard Road car rental offices are perfect for a pick up if you want to be close to the Russley Golf Club and Conference Centre for a business meeting. Pick up your car and be within your destination in 5 minutes. This car rental office is also central and close to popular attractions and hotels.
  • When looking to book Budget car hire in Christchurch choosing from one of the 3 car rental offices in Christchurch will offer you a wide selection of fleet cars perfectly suited to your needs. The Budget car selection is constantly updated with the latest model cars and you can find anything from an intermediate or compact car up to a high-level SUV or luxury car. Book in advance at your chosen rental office to make sure you get the car you desire.
  • Budget car Hire are always keeping up with the latest technologies and when booking at any of the 3 Budget rental locations in Christchurch you can make use of their special feature ‘PhotoProof’. The car is photographed in its current condition, which can be viewed prior to pick up. If there is any pre-existing damage this is recorded and sent to you via email to sign off. This saves anxiety on being accused of damage not caused by you.
  • Intermediate rental cars from Budget in Christchurch are around -6% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Christchurch

  • Does Budget car hire offer roadside assistance cover?

    Budget car hire offers a free ‘Not Your Fault’ mechanical breakdown cover, which will cover you in case of any mechanical breakdowns and will assist to get you back on the road in no time. This is included in all rentals. If you would like extra insurance for windscreen and tyres, this will be at an extra charge. There is a basic Roadside Assistance and Roadside Assistance Plus, which will be charged at a small extra daily fee, so check before your trip which would suit you best depending on what sort of travel you will be doing.

  • What benefits are included in my Budget car hire in Christchurch?

    Budget car hire has certain benefits included in all of their rentals which will save you worry of extra costs you are not aware of. All Budget rentals from each of the 3 locations in Christchurch include unlimited kilometres, access to free travel assistance and local maps, 24 hour roadside assistance and more. Optional extras can be booked for an extra reasonable fee.

  • Does Budget car rental allow you to take your hire car across the island?

    You are allowed to take your rental car on the Inter Island ferries across the Cook Strait if you are travelling between the North and South Islands. You would need to book your own ferry tickets and vehicle tickets and pre warn Budget car hire before you pick up the car. If you would then like to drop off your car hire at a different location in New Zealand, this is possible. Budget recommend that you make sure to book the ferry crossing well in advance to make sure you can secure the desired crossing date to suit your travels.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Christchurch?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Christchurch.

  • How many car rental locations does Budget have in Christchurch?

    Budget has 3 rental locations in Christchurch. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Christchurch airport (CHC)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Christchurch airport (CHC)?

    Yes