Car hire in Christchurch

Uber Rent helps people book car hire directly through the Uber app or online. We partner with third-party vehicle companies so you get a great selection of cars and prices in Christchurch.

To book your hire car with the Uber app, select the Rental Cars tile followed by Find cars at the bottom of the screen to begin your reservation. To reserve a rental car online, visit the rent booking page on Uber.com and follow the directions to complete your reservation.

You must be at least 21 years old and have held your licence for one year to hire a car with Uber Rent in Christchurch. A Young Driver Fee may apply for drivers under age 25, in addition to the standard car rental rate as determined by the supplier. There may be additional requirements depending on the vehicle and the supplier you select. You can view these requirements in the Terms and Conditions linked in the ‘More information’ section after you select Manage reservation.

Yes, you can cancel your reservation for free and for any reason in Christchurch before your reservation pick-up time.

To view the rental terms and conditions, select Manage reservation on the ‘Upcoming rental’ screen in the Uber app, then View details on the ‘Your reservations’ screen.

Currently, you can only change your reservation in-app, and changes can only be made before the reservation starts.

Popular car hire suppliers available through Uber Rent in Christchurch include Snap Rentals, Ezi, and Mode Rentals.

No, you don’t need personal car insurance to hire a car with Uber Rent. When you arrive at the rental location to pick up your vehicle, the car hire company can offer several types of car hire insurance plans and protection products to help protect you in case of an accident.

Yes, you can reserve a hire car the same day with Uber Rent in Christchurch. Enter your pick-up and drop-off details online or in the Uber app to review available cars for hire near you.

You can pay for your car hire at the counter when picking up your rental car. You must bring a physical credit card to the rental location for pick-up. The name on the credit card must match the name on the primary rental driver licence.

To verify if hire cars are available for pick-up at Christchurch International Airport, select the Rental cars tile in the Uber app and enter the airport’s address in the ‘Pick up & return near’ field. You can also search on the rent booking page online.

To view the rental terms and conditions, such as whether you need to refill the fuel in your hire car, select Manage reservation on the ‘Upcoming rental’ screen in the Uber app, then View details on the ‘Your reservations’ screen.

If your car breaks down in Christchurch, you should contact the rental company responsible for providing your vehicle.

To view the rental customer support information, choose Manage reservation on the ‘Upcoming rental’ screen in the Uber app, then View details on the ‘Your reservations’ screen. Under ‘More information’, select Get help to find the contact details.

To see if luxury hire cars are available with Uber Rent in Christchurch, use the Uber app or visit the Uber car hire page online. Choose the Rental cars tile in the app and add your reservation details to view the available vehicles.

You can verify the availability of utility vehicles in Christchurch with the app or online. While signed in to your Uber account from a mobile device, choose Rental cars and enter your reservation details. Then select the filters icon to see if utility vehicles are available. From a desktop computer, visit the Uber vehicle hire page, then add your reservation details. Choose the Large filter to verify the availability of pickup trucks in Christchurch.

You can verify if hire vans are available in Christchurch online or with the app. While signed in to your Uber account from a mobile device, choose the Rental cars tile and enter your reservation details to see if vans are available. If you’re using a desktop computer, visit the Uber car hire page, then enter your reservation details to verify if vans are available.

No, you cannot hire moving trucks with Uber Rent in Christchurch. While signed in to your account, tap the filter icon in the top right corner on a mobile device or choose Large from a desktop computer to find the largest available vehicle options near your pick-up and drop-off locations.

Cars rented with Uber Rent cannot be used to drive with Uber in Christchurch. If you need a car to earn with Uber app, learn more about options offered by our vehicle solutions partners here. Uber can connect you with car rental, leasing and finance providers that offer a variety of deals designed for ridesharing or delivering in select cities.