Car Rental Christchurch

Call the Christchurch Pegasus Team today on 0800 35 45 04 or get a quote to find out about pricing and availability of our rental cars.

Once you find the vehicle that suits you, enter your rental dates to get an instant quote. You will drive away in the model you selected – guaranteed.

Visiting Christchurch for business or travel?

If you’re here on holiday, ask us about our discounts for local attractions. We have a wide range of New Zealand tourist guides for inspiration. We provide Christchurch and South Island maps with every car hire.

Here on business? Leave a comment on your booking page so we can forward your paperwork to sign before your arrival to save time. Don’t miss out! Book now to grab an incredible Christchurch car rental deal.

Airport Pick Up During Business Hours

We offer airport car rental transfers seven days a week from 8 am to 5 pm. When you book, notify us of your flight details, and one of our friendly representatives will meet you at the airport.

Returning Your Rental Car or Van During Business Hours

Please return your van or car rental in Christchurch to our depot at 158 Orchard Road. Our Pegasus representative will then deliver you to the airport.

Our car range for hire

Our car rentals Christchurch consist of economical Nissan Tiidas and Mazda Demios for dashing around town. Heading out to the ski fields or taking an extended trip? Head out in comfort and safety in one of our spacious SUVs. We’ve also got 8 or 12 seater vans to accommodate groups.

How to get to Pegasus Rental Cars at Christchurch Airport

The Pegasus Rental Cars depot is five minutes from Christchurch Airport. Organise your airport transfer when you book your car hire. Once you’ve collected your luggage, give us a call on 0800 35 45 04, and we’ll notify you of the meeting point.

Contact details for car rental in Christchurch

Call, email or message our friendly team at:
Phone: (03) 358 5890 | 0800 35 45 04
Email: christchurchairport@rentalcars.co.nz
Facebook: @pegasusrentalcarschristchurch

Drive around Christchurch and beyond

Jump in your air-conditioned Christchurch Airport rental car and zip around the city centre and beyond with confidence. All vehicles come with comprehensive vehicle insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance, country-wide. We offer unlimited kilometres on rentals of four days or more. GPS navigation and child booster seats are available for hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I stay in Christchurch?

Whether you’re after a hotel, B&B or apartment, AA Travel New Zealand offers accommodation close to the Christchurch Airport and CBD. Enjoy up to 20% off regular room rates, and AA members can save an extra 10% on selected accommodation.

How much does it cost to hire a car at Christchurch?

Here at Pegasus, we strive to keep our prices competitive. Check out our deals page for promotions and seasonal specials. Make sure you book early during New Zealand holiday periods, as demand is high and prices can increase.

Where to drive and what to do near Christchurch?

Why not branch out and explore the stunning Canterbury region? Marvel at the turquoise glacial waters of Lake Tekapo. Go for a hike through Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, or grab some fish and chips at Banks Peninsula.

Reviews from our Christchurch customers

We love to hear about your experience with us! Read what our past customers had to say:

One of the easiest and best car rental experiences we have ever had in terms of customer service and communication prior to pick up, including a very friendly reminder call the day before when I had forgotten to pay for the rental. Thank you, Aman! They also went the extra mile when I left my sunglasses in the car on drop off, getting them to the airport for me.Super slick and easy after hours pick up too.Car was solid and reliable, exactly as described and expected for the cost. Don't come to Pegasus expecting shiny brand new cars with all the bells and whistles. Come to Pegasus expecting a fair price for a solid, well-maintained car backed up by friendly customer service that is simply priceless.

Jo Odds

07:38 13 Jan 21

Picked up from the airport quickly, car was fantastic, staff were brilliant and we paid an amazing price considering we booked over the Xmas/NY period. Plus we got a nice upgrade on our vehicle!We will 100% be using Pegasus for our car rentals again!!

Charlie Roberts

03:27 12 Jan 21

Pegasus were easy to hire from and we got exceptional service from Aman one of the team there. Extremely helpful and rang us once our flight arrived to confirm pick up location. Good info. Would recommend for an easy rental experience.

David Cant

23:45 10 Jan 21

Very impressed with the service. Had no problems at all, and everything went smoothly. also great rates!

Dave Leathwick

06:40 02 Jan 21

Outstanding customer service. Aman and his team were great. Efficient and super friendly service. Vehicle was tidy and drove well. Good value for money. Thanks guys. Will use again.

Ruth Flynn

02:17 02 Jan 21

We used Pegasus recently because of the Consumer review. They were efficient, cars clean, service impeccable, quick. On our return, Aman, Manager, even remembered my name. He was so friendly - nothing was a problem. Checkout was the best I have experienced - took no time at all. Thoroughly recommend this office - everything, from booking, pick up, shuttle, return, just worked! Will use again!

Patrick Cummings

01:31 07 Dec 20

I've used Pegasus Rental Cars about 10 times. The service is the best I ever got in New Zealand. Very friendly team. Never had an issue. Very reliable company. Special thanks to Aman.

Igor Afanasyev

22:18 02 Dec 20

A++ I highly recommend Pegasus Chch. They were easy to deal with from the initial booking, pick up, drop off and shuttles to and from the airport out of business hours. I also had a minor incident in the car and the extra I paid to remove the excess paid off. Pegasus took care of it all.

Louise Daly

19:56 02 Dec 20

Excellent experience with Pegasus Rental Cars. Very well maintained, clean, great price. Did not have any issues with the vehicle and we drove a lot in the South Island.I really can't speak highly about Aman, he coordinated very well, from the time I did the online booking until the end of my trip. Not forgetting Paul (hope I got his name correct) who picked and dropped us to the airport.Aman and Paul I hope you're there when I visit the South Island again.I would recommend using Pegasus Rental cars Christchurch, without giving it a second thought.

Collin Carvalho

05:29 30 Nov 20

Great service by the Pegasus Team at Christchurch Airport. All parts of the service were excellent, from pickup to drop of, and the team members were friendly and helpful. The car was in good condition and was excellent for our needs. And overall great value for money. Well done Aman and the Team.

Eddie V Pullar

05:18 23 Nov 20

All good on trip. Well looked after.Well 2 yrs on from our last hire, service as usual ! Great contact during hire process online, pickup service no problem, car as expected-no problems, and friendly courteous staff all round. 5 stars again.

Billy “BillyOD” O'D

06:12 20 Nov 20

Great service, friendly and helpful. Compact car was ideal. Would recommend Pegasus😊

Trish Simpson

04:36 17 Nov 20

Straight forward process for pick-up and drop-off. Very efficiently run. Very competitive rate, and car was clean and servicable.

Peter Hale

01:09 10 Nov 20

Great value for money. Many thanks Aman

Richard Hawes

07:16 07 Nov 20

Great service and value for money. Helpful and friendly staff

sarah follas

04:13 27 Oct 20

awsm service, quick n fast, i alwaes use pegasus rental cars christchurch everytime, recommend them100%

allushyn westernlake

03:46 26 Oct 20

Great service. No issues at all and a great vehicle. Thanks Aman you were very helpful.

A Google User

08:34 12 Oct 20

I always use pegasus great service and value for money

Noel Bowden

03:44 10 Oct 20

Always use Pegasus, excellent service, good price & vehicle in good condition, highly recommended

Lilian Kombora

02:16 06 Oct 20

Thanks for the great service we received. Great price, great car, no problems. Would definitely use Pegasus again. Thank you!

Jill Gallaher

03:47 10 Mar 20

Amazing experience with Pegasus Rental Cars! Aman and the staff went over and above to help us with our travels which was a challenge as we travel with bikes. Friendly helpful service, good cars and great value! Would highly recommend them!

jennifer wright

07:37 24 Feb 20

This is the second time we have used Pegasus cars. They are exceptionally efficient, reasonable priced, good vehicle choice ,well maintained. Always a friendly service and I would certainly use them again

helen santry

22:40 23 Feb 20

Being unfamiliar with renting cars it was a great relief to get the friendly service that Pegasus rental cars offered. They made it so easy and effortless. I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. The pick up from the airport was prompt and friendly. The manager was so helpful and efficient, I was on my way in no time. The car was in great condition and very economical and more than met expectations.I would recommend them to anyone and certainly would use them again.

Nancy Barclay

01:20 21 Feb 20

This’s the only place that can let me rent an EV (Nissan Leaf) for long term. Thanks to Aman for your services.

Jah Duenphen

01:46 20 Feb 20

If you guys are in Christchurch and looking for cars, please go to these guys. The service is terrific, very fast responds, and the car conditions are well maintained. 100% recommended 👍🏻 also the price are way cheaper than the other car rentals 🙂

lina rashid

10:10 15 Feb 20

Really friendly staff and reasonable price make me smile. If you have plan to go south island. I'd like to highly recommend. I hope you guys have a good day. Amen. Cheers.

최영환

02:22 10 Feb 20

Really friendly staff and reasonable price make me smile. If you have plan to go south island. I'd like to highly recommend.But I would like to ask them that I fill the gas 40$ and returned as written on paper.(Before return fill the gas 40$)But they charged about 40$ again. The reason was I didn't fill the gas enough fully.I think you guys need to fix the document a little bit from confused.

최영환

00:28 10 Feb 20

Manager Aman, went over and beyond his service. Very friendly and easy to dealt with.Service was super extreme excellent.Highly recommended rental cars.Nice tidy vehicle, reliable, great price, and car in good condition. More acceptable hire cost than other companies i tried. We will certainly using Pegasus Rental Cars again.

Lee Urbina

00:46 01 Feb 20

Fast and clean, just like my wife's driving! Awesome service and very reasonable price! Thanks again

Alexis Paré

22:44 24 Jan 20

I really can’t speak highly enough about our recent experience with Pegasus Car Rentals. From the point of my first email enquiry, to handing back the keys after a period of three weeks encompassing two hire periods, Aman was the epitome of professionalism. Always on hand to answer my questions, either via email or phone, his prompt response times ensured that everything ran very smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble. Very reasonable rates too and no hidden costs.This was the first of many trips to NZ from the UK and I am so pleased that I have found a reliable car hire company that I will use again and again!

Heidi Dore

14:04 22 Jan 20

We had a great experience with Pegasus Rental Cars. Cars were clean and reliable. Office person was very understanding and helpful in all respects. We will highly recommend this business.

Vivek Hegde

10:24 21 Jan 20

Pegasus CC is a great car hire co. They are friendly and have a good range of cars on offer. Personally I think they are also good value for money too! Thanks to Aman and the guys for such good service.

noeltown griffin

01:55 09 Jan 20

I leased a small Peugeot hatchback for a week from Pegasus Christchurch. The staff picked me up at Christchurch airport around 1am in the morning to collect the car and dropped me back to my hotel when I returned the car to Pegasus.The car was an older model with a small engine size but got me around the south island. With the cost of petrol in NZ around $1.40 per litre, a small car makes a good option, if you are not travelling with much luggage.

Greg Peak

09:31 02 Jan 20

Extremely professional, very accommodating and courteous. I couldn't have chosen a better car rental for my trip to NZ. Thank you Amandeep! You are the best person for this business.

Garima Kapoor

04:40 02 Jan 20

Sensational service. Prompt, punctual and no fuss. Even when we had a mechanical issue in a remote area (by NZ standards) we received swift assistance. Been using Pegasus for a decade all over NZ and Anan at Christchurch is the best of a good lot. You won’t be disappointed.

Jonathon Woods

00:46 02 Jan 20

Really friendly staff, was a totally hassle free experience. Vehicle exactly what I was looking for and performed perfectly. I was really happy I chose Pegasus and I can understand why they were recommended by a friend, I would do the same.

Ollie Keith

22:27 28 Dec 19

Decided to choose Pegasus based on their amazing reviews and was so glad I did! The process was incredibly easy, very quick pick up and drop off, great car, and super friendly staff. Thank you Aman for all your help, and for picking up my friends and I with a smiling face, even at 1am! Could not recommend this place more.

Lianne Britto

00:38 13 Dec 19

We are very impressed with the personal service this company offers. From the initial booking, to being collected from our flight, to the car ready and waiting, everything was as we had hoped. But then, when we had problems with our return flights and our return was delayed they went far beyond our expectations in consideration and helpfulness. We will always use this company for our South Island travels.

Helen Miller

00:20 12 Dec 19

super helpful everything we make a booking. great cars and reasonably priced compared to others. we only use pegasus car hire now. great customer service.

Penny Nichols

05:33 09 Dec 19

Normally I have plenty of time to collect my car, but last week, due to late flight arrival, I had 45 minutes to collect car, and get to city centre. Aman arranged for an immediate pick up after advising me it could be 10 minutes, then when I got to depot, paperwork was done, billing done, and car ready! I got to presentation with 2 minutes to spare.On return, always courteous, always a great smile, that is why I keep going back to them. Great service guys, well done!

Tony Lucas

04:25 03 Dec 19

Aman and mate were fabulous. From the pickup at the airport, the drop off at the end of our trip and all the dramas in between they sorted it all with a smile and a “no worries” attitude. We have used them for many years and always had the same courteous service. We highly recommend them. Meredith

Meredith Dearden

07:27 02 Dec 19

Pegasus was great. The booking process is easy, the people are friendly, and the vehicles are great. The only thing is that this location is a little difficult to find on your first try, so keep both your eyes peeled!

Matthew Huang

20:58 28 Nov 19

Pegasus Rental Cars was a great option and experience for my family and I while visiting Christchurch and the South Island. They were very courteous and had the car gassed, cleaned and ready to go upon my arrival at their rental location. Online booking was easy, and I got a personal follow up from Aman to make sure everything was good to go. Returning the vehicle was quick and easy as well. I will be sure to use them again in the future.

Chris Lawler

07:54 27 Nov 19

Aman provided outstanding service. This was our first time traveling to NZ and I had so many questions regarding the process that Aman patiently addressed. We will use this agency again on future trips!

k heath

01:24 26 Nov 19

Our experience with Aman and his crew at Pegasus rentals was wonderful. From the moment we booked they kept us informed, were happy to make changes to our arrangements and their airport service was was exemplary . We are happy to recommend them to other travellers and will use them again. Thanks, The Wright family.

Mary Wright

00:09 26 Nov 19

Great service at a great price. I have been using these guys for my annual fishing trips for 20 years. Always very helpful. The ability to hire a bike rack is an added bonus. I would highly recommend.

Geoff Mutton

23:12 17 Nov 19

The team at Pegasus Rentals were very friendly/ helpful and made the rental process easy for us. Picking us up / dropping us off at the airport made the rental process easy without the worries of getting lost in and around the airport. Vehicle easily met our needs.Thankyou

Ron Pollock

21:49 17 Nov 19

Aman was great to deal with.Car was reasonably priced and of great quality.I made very good use of the unlimited kilometers available as standard.(PS. If you are from Australia... You will be shocked by the cost of fuel in NZ, but that is just how it is!)

Rick L

23:18 13 Nov 19

I often use Pegasus Rental Cars at Christchurch Airport. It is an absolute pleasure to deal with them. They are professional, friendly and always go out of their way to accommodate me. Their cars are always in a great condition.

Lilly Halgryn

20:51 07 Nov 19

Well organised friendly people. Car clean and well-groomed. Perfect for our needs.

Terry Swanson

20:14 31 Oct 19

I am very impressed of the quality of service and professionalism shown by Mr.Aman of Pegasus Rental Cars.The paperwork was well organised and the cars were ready for our use without delay.A great guy to deal with.Shall not hesitate to use Pegasus Rental Cars for my next visit to Christchurch.

fookchoy chan

11:33 17 Oct 19

Great service. Friendly & professional. Easy to use & enjoyed the vehicle

Karen de Lautour

04:31 13 Oct 19

Absolutely friendly service and such helpful staff. Van was spotlessly clean. Highly recommend these guys

Pauline Smith

18:43 30 Sep 19

Aman and his team are deeply committed to providing A1 service with a genuine smile. After 3 hires, the last one at short notice, nothing is too much trouble. Being a serial car hirer in many countries I can hand on heart say Aman and Pegasus Rentals, Chrishchurch NZ are the BEST 💖💕

Trina Hill

07:15 27 Sep 19

an excellent service , car was very modem and carry all our essential baby needs

Richard Mccullum

07:27 14 Sep 19

Great firm to work with. Communication was excellent and they even went out of their way to deliver a left item in one of the car to a depot across town. Would recommend using this firm again.

Robyn Wells

21:44 11 Sep 19

My husband and I rented a car from this company on the 6th and 7th September. We experienced exemplary service from the manager, Aman. The email communication from him during the booking process was excellent and courteous. When we arrived at Christchurch airport we were collected by Aman and taken to Pegasus Rental Cars. The paper work was straightforward and simple. I asked Aman about taxi services for the day we were due to return the car and he took the time to set up the Uber app for me on my mobile, and in addition he explained how to use the app. My husband and I are both in our seventies, therefore modern technology sometimes is complicated for us. We cannot recommend Aman enough. He understands the need for good customer service. Our experience was so good that we will always rent a car from Pegasus whenever we require one on our travels.

Margaret McCallum

01:30 11 Sep 19

I have used Pegasus Rentals in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin but this was my first experience with the Christchurch branch. Our contact, Aman, was a very gracious host and fetched us from the airport. We rented a budget Nissan Tiida sedan and I was very surprised to get the car in gleaming white and in spic and span condition (a first for me with any rental!). We had 3 large suitcases and I was very sure that one would need to go on the back seat but this budget sedan's boot swallowed all 3 bags and still had room for one of our small carry-on(s). Aman even helped lift our heavy suitcases into the boot - good man! I am always a little nervous about rentals and their reliability especially as we planned to make a trip to Dunedin from Chch. We had no issues at all with the car and managed to even eke out a 15km/l consumption on our run both ways. Overall a fantastic experience with Pegasus Christchurch and kudos to Aman for making all the transaction procedures fast and easy as! 5 stars all around!

Clement Pakiam

01:47 22 Aug 19

It's when unforeseen hiccups happen in any business that customer service really counts. Darryn and Aman in Christchurch certainly stepped up for my daughter and I when the vehicle we had booked was not available due to last minute damage. Aman was most apologetic and had no option but to supply us with an alternative vehicle, in a lower category than we had paid for, so that our trip could continue. We subsequently received a rate refund. The staff at Pegasus were courteous and friendly throughout all levels of communication and made sure that we received excellent attention. Aman helped us to download NZ maps for the area we were touring and thoroughly explained details of insurance, road rules, break down assistance if required etc. in order to ensure that we continued to have their support during our trip. The car had no mechanical problems whatsoever and the replacement hybrid we drove was very economical on petrol (which is more expensive in NZ than Australia). The money we saved on car hire went towards wonderful NZ tours and I look forward to returning in the future. If you are seeking 'value for money,' slightly older but clean, reliable vehicles and a car rental service that provides good old- fashioned service, give Pegasus car rentals serious consideration.

Carole Pemberton

01:32 05 May 19

Carole Pemberton

01:32 05 May 19

friendly staffs, fast administration, and great price. I got imported car from Japan with Japanese language on the screen so I took time to know how to turn on the radio but still good car overall and no problem.during my 2 weeks road trip in South Island. recommended for you to choose local company with cheaper price than expensive big brand.

Lauren Nisa S

12:13 15 Mar 19

Lauren Nisa S

12:13 15 Mar 19

Fast prompt friendly service! Great value.

Horst Chen

01:12 15 Feb 19

Excellent service, helped me plenty during the checkout.

Zack Teo

20:54 01 Feb 19

excellent to deal with - and very friendly too! hired a Leaf electric vehicle, and they have pretty much convinced me to buy one too with their enthusiasm for them. have rented with them before & would happily rent with them again.

Nick Morten

07:33 16 Jan 19

I have no hesitation in recommending this car hire company in both Christchurch and Dunedin. The staff are friendly and helpful, and I have never been let down by their cars.

Moira Winslade

02:55 15 Jan 19

Awesome friendly staff in both Queenstown & Christchurch. Air-con wasn’t amazing, but clean, comfortable affordable vehicle. Thanks team 👍

Nicki Clithero

03:29 27 Dec 18

Great experience - friendly staff, good 11-Seater we hired with lots of room at a very good price. Many thanks 🙂

Nigel Brown

21:12 08 Dec 18

All good on trip. Well looked after.

Billy O'D

19:04 06 Nov 18

I would 100% recommend Pegasus Rental Car in Christchurch. My family and I dealt with Darren and he was so helpful and accommodating to my family. He went above and beyond and was a all round lovely man. We will definitely be returning. Thanks Darren!

Ryan Clark

03:24 29 Aug 18

We book all our rental cars through Pegasus where possible nationwide. The Christchurch branch have always been accommodating, very efficient and competitively priced. Darryn and the team don't mind sharing a laugh over the phone to make the day go a little faster!

Gleamz Limited

00:46 12 Jul 18

We have using Pegasus Christchurch for many years now and couldn,t more happy. Exceptional customer service. Over the years we,ve had a couple of little hiccups and Darryn and his teamed have jumped straight into action with a happy, no problems attitude. You couldn,t ask for more. Now my family are also booking through Pegasus Christchurch. Well done Darryn

Janelle Paterson

02:41 11 Jul 18

Awesome service from Pegasus Car Rentals in Christchurch. I got picked up at the airport promptly on calling. The check in service was professional an streamlined. Not to mention a great quality vehicle at a very reasonable rate. I would recommend their service.

John Mackillop

00:14 01 Jul 18

We had a great experience with Pegasus. The staff were extremely friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed for our trip! They took the time to show us how to download maps on our phone and gave us great recommendations for our route. They were very efficient and picked us up and dropped us off at the airport on time. Service was great, car ran smoothly, communication was excellent- would highly recommend them. Thank you!

Anna Groves

05:19 11 Jun 18

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We have 15 locations across New Zealand. Book online or call 0800 35 45 04 now to secure your rental car. The Pegasus Christchurch Airport team is here to help you make your trip as smooth as possible. We can’t wait to meet you!

Aman, Pegasus Christchurch Airport Manager

Aman is well known to regular Pegasus customers at Christchurch Airport, having managed the branch for many years and built up a loyal following of regular hirers! After a brief hiatus he returned to Pegasus in 2020 with responsibility for both Christchurch and Queenstown branches.

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