Christchurch Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Christchurch and also about some general car rental and driving restrictions valid in New Zealand.
Rental Restrictions
Cars rented in New Zealand are not allowed to travel outside the country. Cars must stay on the island where the car was rented. Automobiles are not allowed on ferries.
Driving Restrictions
In New Zealand, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right, if not indicated otherwise. Do not overtake near a pedestrian crossing, railway crossing or an intersection. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
At a roundabout, signal if you wish to turn, then give way to traffic on the right and turn left into the roundabout.
A “No passing” line area is indicated by a solid yellow line on your side of the road.
When moving in or out of a parking space, always signal your intention before starting. In most cities in New Zealand, parking meters are available. Do not park within 6 metres of an intersection, pedestrian crossing or a broken yellow line. Illegally parked cars may be towed away.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| Built-up areas | 50KM/H |
| Open road | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 111
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in New Zealand.
About Christchurch
Christchurch, the “Garden City”, has often been described as the most English of New Zealand’s cities. With its picturesque stone buildings, tree-lined river and magnificent parks Christchurch has a beauty hard to find in other cities of New Zealand.
There are many galleries, theatres and museums in the city. You can spend your day walking in the beautiful parks and gardens, admiring the modern buildings surrounding them. The city offers great possibilities for outdoor activities such as skiing, riding and sailing.
At night time, there is also plenty to do in the city: you can visit the many restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs.
Area:
Population: 308,200
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +12 (+13 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 3
Monetary Unit: New Zealand Dollar
