Spring into your South Island road trip this Labour Day
Late October sunshine is warming up the tarmac at Christchurch Airport, and the spring blossom in Hagley Park is in full swing. Labour Day weekend is when locals and visitors alike pack up the car to chase the first real warmth of the season down toward Tekapo or up the coast. Locking in your Christchurch Airport car rental right now is the smartest move you can make before the holiday rush hits.
Sorting through 88 available vehicles for this seven-day stretch reveals some clear winners for your wallet. Sixt currently offers the best average rate at $746, but Ezi holds the absolute lowest price tag at $499 for a compact SUV. A smart booker will compare these daily rates against the top-tier providers like Hertz and Avis to find the sweet spot between budget and vehicle quality.
The airport forecourt is packed with standard petrol cars and five-seaters, making up the vast majority of the fleet. Grab a hybrid if you want to save on fuel while cruising over Arthur's Pass, or grab an intermediate SUV for a bit higher driving position on those gravel side roads. Book your pickup for mid-morning to dodge the worst of the outbound holiday traffic on Memorial Avenue.