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WorkingHard
12th Jul 2004, 21:17
Hi folks,
Not aviation related so please forgive. I have a 3 week stop over in NZ from mid December this year and would like to rent a 4x4 and leave it in Christchurch. Any suggestions for hire companies for the best deal would be appreciated
thanks
WH
troppo
12th Jul 2004, 23:10
start here mate...
Car Hire (http://www.piperpat.co.nz/nz/motor/rent.html)
Most have online enquiry forms and some have price guides.
Let them know your needs and they'll let you know exact costs...it pays to shop around and december is a busy period so make sure you book early
nickmelb
13th Jul 2004, 03:11
hi there
U may want to try www.autoeurope.com
they are very cheap, based in the USA and tend to undercut even travel agents and car rental companies here in oz.
Mite be worth a shot
cheers
WorkingHard
13th Jul 2004, 06:46
Thanks guys - there is a VERY wide variation in prices so far quoted. If anyone can offer any further advice then it would be welcomed. the 2 links listed have been very helpful.
WH
Not sure if they have 4 X 4's, but Avis usually do a good deal for airline staff/crew throughout NZ. Sure there are some cheaper operators, but at least with the likes of Avis, you know you are always going to get a good, clean, reliable set of wheels
One of the girls I work with hired a car through an "el cheapo" operator at AKL, and had heaps of trouble with it
Hope this helps
WorkingHard
14th Jul 2004, 18:05
Hamo - good call. many thanks they are by far and away the least expensive so far