Springtime road trips start with Christchurch International Airport car rental
Late September in Canterbury brings bright blue skies and crisp morning air that practically beg for a road trip down to the Mackenzie Basin. The spring thaw is just starting, meaning the mountain passes are clearing up and the lambing season is in full swing across the green paddocks. After you grab your bags and sort out your car hire in Christchurch International Airport, you are less than two hours away from watching the evening light bounce off Lake Tekapo. Having your own wheels for this exact stretch of weather is the best way to see the South Island at its absolute finest.
Looking at the available wheels for this National Day Golden Week window, Alamo is the sole supplier on the tarmac with twelve listings. The median price sits at $1051, but if you want cheap rental cars Christchurch International Airport is still delivering. The lowest price over these ten days sits at $977.41 for a Mystery Car. A smart booker will grab that special fast, because saving a few dollars on the vehicle means more money for pub dinners along the coast.
Every single vehicle available right now seats exactly five people, which is perfect for small groups or families. Standard petrol cars make up the vast majority of the fleet, which is exactly what you want for ticking along the flat open roads of the Canterbury Plains. Spring weather can still throw a surprise hailstorm in the alpine regions, so keeping your luggage compact to fit into a standard boot is a good move. Grab your keys in the morning to beat the afternoon flight rush at the terminal gates.