Car Hire Christchurch

FAQ

• When I book my car hire in Christchurch, how can I trust the car I have booked will be there for me to pick up?
• How can I make changes to my booking?
• Am I able to cancel my car rental booking?
• When I make a booking, will I be guaranteed the car I see on the screen?
• What driver’s license requirements will I need to meet in order to drive my car in Christchurch?
• How does ‘one-way’ Christchurch car hire work?
• I have purchased travel insurance with Webcarhire, will I need any other coverage?
• What are the advantages of booking my car hire in Christchurch through Webcarhire?
• Can I arrange through you to hire an older vehicle?
• Do I need to consider airport surcharges?

Q: When I book my car hire in Christchurch, how can I trust the car I have booked will be there for me to pick up?

Webcarhire provides the ultimate vehicle hire Christchurch visitors could wish for. Once your booking is complete, we will email you instant confirmation of your booking. Behind the scenes, we’ll confirm your booking with the car rental company. To collect your car in Christchurch, we recommend you take a printed copy of your booking confirmation email and present this at the service desk.

Q: How can I make changes to my booking?

A: You can modify booking by clicking here Restrictions apply depending on your car hire Christchurch supplier and the changes you wish to make.

Q: Am I able to cancel my car rental booking?

A: Yes you can. Cancel any car hire Christchurch bookings you have made by logging into My Account.
vehicle hired, Cancellation Protections enables you to cancel your booking without charge up to 24 hours prior to picking up the car.

The Protection means your deposit will be returned to you, minus the cost of the Cancellation insurance and any processing fees. The payment will be credited back to your credit card once your cancellation has been processed.

For more information on cancellations, call us today on (+61 3) 8532 5311 contact us online for more information.

Q: When I make a booking , will I be guaranteed the car I see on the screen?

A: During the booking process, the car you see pictured on the screen gives you an indication of the vehicle you can expect to pick up. No car company can guarantee the specific make or model, but instead will guarantee the criteria is met in the car hire ‘group’ by giving you a similar vehicle to the one in the image.

‘Group’ is a term used by car companies to describe the category of the car.For example a car with code ECMR will provide you with an Economy vehicle, 2/4 Door, Manual with air conditioning. In this example, you can expect a car similar to the one you see in the picture, guaranteed to meet these specifications.

Q: What driver’s license requirements will I need to meet in order to drive my car in Christchurch?

A: Driver’s license requirements vary between hire car companies. To find out the requirements specific to your provider, source a Quote and read all the information relevant to you under the heading ‘Driver’s License Requirements’

If you’ve already booked the vehicle and forgotten to check, refer to the booking confirmation email we sent immediately after your transaction.

Q: How does ‘one-way’ Christchurch car hire work?

A: ‘One-way’ car hire refers to selecting one destination for vehicle pick up, and another for vehicle drop off. Many people chose this option when travelling from coast to coast. For example, you start your journey in Christchurch and finish in Auckland.

Webcarhire offers many one-way car hire options, all of which appear in the search results.

Q: I have purchased travel insurance with Webcarhire, will I need any other coverage?

A: The travel insurance coverage you purchase with Webcarhire is provided by our partners: Mondial Assistance. You will not be required to take out any other car insurance for your car, including the insurance sold to you directly by the car hire company.

Our insurance is thorough and on comparison is often better and cheaper than the cover provided by car hire companies. Find out what you’re covered for by reading the Product Disclosure Statement.

We organise car hire and travel insurance (with zero excess) to ensure you have nothing to worry about when you organise rental cars through us.

Q: What are the advantages of booking my car hire in Christchurch through Webcarhire?

A: Comparison sites such as Webcarhire provide a combined look at the rental rates of big players in Christchurch car hire and across New Zealand. Broker sites like Webcarhire will even go to the next level, displaying the deals negotiated just for you as well as rates from small but reputable independent hire car Christchurch providers..

Q: Can I arrange through you to hire an older vehicle?

A: Some independent rental companies, like some of our New Zealand suppliers, stock cars older than the industry’s average (most rental companies replace vehicles when they hit 12 to 18 months in age).

Though older cars carry a few more miles, you are guaranteed the same reliability—usually at a lower cost. For older car rentals in Christchurch, visitors need go no further than Webcarhire.

Q: Do I need to consider airport surcharges?

A: Rental Car companies who operate in airport terminals pay for the privilege to be there—and this is reflected in your rental rate.

Certainly there is a distinct convenience in picking up a vehicle directly at the airport. Just make sure these benefits outweigh the additional cost listed in the quote.

We hope we’ve answered your questions. Should you have any further queries or if you would like to arrange the most hassle-free car hire Christchurch can offer, let us do all the work for you. Contact us online or call us today on (+61 3) 8532 5311 to find out just how easy we make it.

Contact us online or call us today on (+61 3) 8532 5311 to find out more.