Speedy Rentals’ Christchurch branch at 153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051 is the start of your South Island road trip, just 3 minutes from Christchurch Airport. Akaroa is about 1 hour 30 minutes away and Lake Tekapo about 3 hours. Every hire includes unlimited kilometres, which matters on long South Island drives.
Complete online check-in before you fly.
call 0800 800 338 and our team will arrange your pick-up from the airport. The branch is about 3 minutes’ drive from the terminal.
Ferries arrive in Picton, about 4 hours north of Christchurch. Our rentals start from the Christchurch branch. Contact us if you need a different pick-up location.
Christchurch Railway Station is in Addington. Please contact us to arrange pick-up.
Return the car to the branch during opening hours; contact us for after-hours drop-off. Allow at least 45 minutes before your check-in time when returning for a flight.
The branch is just minutes from the airport terminal. Head via Orchard Road.
Take Park Terrace, Rossall Street and Condell Avenue to Harewood Road, then follow Harewood Road and Orchard Road to the branch.
| Category | Example models | Seat | Best for | From (per day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Compact | Toyota Aqua or similar | 5 | City trips, couples, fuel savings | $40 |
| Mid-size sedan | Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius Hybrid | 5 | Business travel, longer drives | $50 |
| SUV | Toyota RAV4 Haval Jolion 2026 | 5–7 | Families, luggage, road trips | $65 |
| Mini van | Toyota Vellfire Nissan Serena | 7–8 | Groups and larger families | $75 |
| People mover | Toyota Hiace | 10–12 | Groups and larger families | $150 |
| Luxury | Toyota Highlander Hybrid Toyota Alphard | 7 | Special occasions, executive travel | $100 |
Prices are NZD starting rates per day and vary by dates and length of hire.
in the city centre
next to the airport
French-settled harbour town, about 1 hour 30 minutes away
hot pools, about 1 hour 45 minutes north
alpine walks, about 2 hours west
whale watching, about 2 hours 30 minutes north
about 3 and 4 hours south-west
One-way hires are subject to availability and a relocation fee. Please contact us for a quote.
Chains may be required on alpine routes such as Arthur’s Pass and the road to Mount Cook between June and September. Check NZTA road conditions before you leave. Please ask us about chain availability when you book.
A full driver licence held for at least 1 year and a Visa or Mastercard credit card in the main driver’s name. Overseas visitors need their original licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an approved English translation if the licence isn’t in English.
Yes. A bond of up to NZ$3,500 is held on your credit card. It is reduced to NZ$200 if you take our full insurance.
Drivers aged 21–24 pay a young driver fee of about NZ$100 per rental.
Yes. Drivers over 65 pay an extra NZ$100.
Yes, inter-island travel is allowed with extra insurance. Please ask us for the cost before you book.
