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Bargain Rental Cars Christchurch
We are open 7 days
Branches:
Mon-Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Airport: 24hrs
Bargain Rental Cars has 2 branches conveniently located in Hornby and Christchurch Airport. You won’t need to travel too far to encounter one of our branches. There you will find friendly and knowledgeable staff members to assist you with any queries you might have regarding a rental car or rental minivan.
Bargain Rental Cars Christchurch Airport
We provide 24/7 services to Christchurch airport terminals when bookings are made in advance. Please see more information about our Pick up and Drop off instructions HERE. We operate off airport and a free shuttle service is provided to and from the Christchurch Airport Terminal when collecting or returning your rental car or minivan.
You can easily get a cost estimate for your rental using the booking tool on this page.
Why should you hire a car from us?
Our staff will go the extra mile to provide our customers with an excellent experience from the time of booking to the return of the vehicle.
Here are a few more reasons to choose Bargain Rental Cars:
Here is what some customers have to say about us:
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1 – The Museums
Christchurch has some interesting Museums and the best part is that most of them are free entry! The Christchurch Museum has collections on the people of the area, the land and animals of New Zealand, Aotearoa before the European arrival, as well as design that is uniquely New Zealand (Kiwi-ana). As Christchurch is the gateway to Antarctica, there is also an exhibit about that continent, as well as the special exhibitions that are regularly planned. The Art Gallery is nearby and is also free, offering an opportunity to enjoy some local and international masterpieces. The Air Force Museum is out of the town centre at Wigram, near the Air Force Base. As well as having a flight simulator, this Museum offers hands-on experiences as you get to try out a number of planes and jets. There is a tour through their exhibits on the history of the Air Force and of Wigram. There is one more museum in Christchurch and it is a beauty. The Antarctic Centre is close to the airport and has a number ofice and snow interactive experiences. Try the cold of an Antarctic storm, or see the Penguins. Ride on a Hagglund, and learn about Scott as well as a 4D adventure, and Huskies visiting.
2 – The Beaches
Christchurch has a number of beaches within a close area. Follow the Avon River to the sea and find Sumner Beach, a strip of beautiful white sand. Along the beach, you will find Cave Rock, a huge lump of lava abandoned at one end of the beach. It resembles the body of a whale, but offersgreat climbing and exploring possibilities. Sumner Beach is a relatively safe beach for family play, while the surf gets bigger further along the coast at Scarborough Beach. Reminiscent of English beaches and their piers, NewBrighton Beach has a 300m in length. In the summer, New Brighton is an active area with free public events held regularly, including the New Zealand Sand Castle competition.
3 – The Playgrounds
Margaret Mahy was a very well-known author of children’s books, and the Playground that bears her name will entertain children as well as she herself did. A childhood wonderland is supposedly the largest playground in the southern hemisphere and offers a wide variety of fun activities. Water cannon, sandpits, climbing frames and a 4m wide slide, as well as a double flying fox, are all there. There is a BBQ and picnic area as well. Imagination Station is a Lego-inspired play area, with workshops and play spaces, and classes in animation, robotics an digital design. Lego, Lego Technic, and Duplo blocks are here to entertain in two locations, Cathedral Junction and New Brighton.
4 – The Surrounding Countryside
Close to Christchurch are a number of interesting destinations. Take the 1.9 km long Lyttleton Tunnel under the Port Hills to Lyttleton Village, Port and Harbour. The deep harbour is the remains of an ancient volcano and is ideal as a port. Today the old stone dock ruins can still be seen where the first European emigrants landed. The township is a charming place to visit. Quail Island lies in the middle of the harbour and is an ideal spot for a day out. Once a leper colony and quarantine station, eight shipwrecks still lie on the far side of the island. Safe swimming spots combined with delightful picnic areas offer a welcome secluded hideaway from everyday life.
A drive through the beautiful hills of the Banks Peninsula to the little French styled town of Akaroa. Here another settled harbour offers more seaside adventures including cruises to see Dolphins. Akaroa is also known for its fine dining.
5 – Parks & Reserves
Christchurch is also known as “The Garden City” due to its great numbers of parks. Hagley Park is located at the heart of the city and offers great spaces for picnics, a relaxing walk or a run. At Riccarton Bush, you will find an ancient native forest. Victoria Park is also a great option for picnic sand views of the coast and the Southern Alps.
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