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New cars at old model prices! As a caring independent we offer all the top brands including, Audi, BMW's, Mercedes, Toyota, Lexus,Subaru, Mitsubishi . Complimentary airport transfers and no hidden costs!
Touchdown Car Rentals Christchurch and Queenstown cover business and adventure with new luxury vehicles like the BMW MINI's, a large range of 4WD vehicles including late-model Audi Q7, Subaru Foresters, 7 seater Toyota Highlanders, Toyota Prados, Mercedes Vans and Ford Mustangs. Our brands include Audi,Mercedes, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Lexus and Mitsubishi. Based only 1.6 km from Christchurch Airport, our family-run Christchurch car rental company is your most convenient rental option if you’re visiting the South Island. Our fleet of premium vehicles are all 2014 and newer.
We offer the following;
Unlimited kilometers
Children's seats
Snow chains
Ski racks
Bike racks
Roof boxes
One-way rentals available
24 hr Airport transfers
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Touchdown Car RentalsCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch |
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Directions Christchurch Office |
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Directions Queenstown Township Office |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
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Average Vehicle AgeHow old on average are most of the vehicles? 3 years old Majority of our cars are between 0-3 years with the exception of a few |
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Rental Car StyleWhat are the styles of rental car that can be provided? Small Car A small car sacrifices space for ease of driving, manoeuvrability and economy. ![]() Large Car A large car provides a powerful and comfortable driving experience while still offering decent luggage space. ![]() Station Wagon A station wagon is a car with a large rear storage area while still offering an excellent all-round driving experience. ![]() 4WD / SUV A SUV or 4WD is a large vehicle ideal for towing loads and provides great handled on rough roads. ![]() Van / People Mover A van / people mover provides the seats and space for a group of people. ![]() |
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Minimum Driver AgeHow old (at least) must the driver of the rental vehicle be at the time of hire? 21 years and older The driver of the rental vehicle must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire. Must have full driver license |
These guys are super helpful.
Awesome experience!
Loved my mini for the day!!
Dave & Cam were very friendly & helpful.
Clean comfortable vehicle- was clean and tidy.
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5.0/5
Touchdown were amazingly helpful and friendly while we were travelling in NZ recently.
They bent over backwards to do everything they could for us a number of times. I thoroughly recommend them for all your car travelling needs 🤗
Reviewed 26 days ago
Customer
5.0/5
Ferry from airport to pickup and after dropoff to airport was seamless and fast.
Car pickup and return was fast for handovers before and after. Great recommendations for Mercedes tourer for 7 people with lots of luggage space to transport 6 large luggages and a few more odd size backpacks. Brakes on the Tourer can be better but ok after u adapt to the braking pressure
Reviewed 4 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent service and very new well maintained cars.
Staff very friendly and very quick and conveniently located just 5 mins from the airport with Excellent pick up drop off.
I would highly recommend this independently owned company.
Reviewed 7 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
I really like the service, pick up in the airport all 10 to 10 thanks guys
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
5.0/5
Dave & Cam were very friendly & helpful.
Top Notch Service
I booked the car only a day before I needed it. They were very accommodative over the phone and soon I booked it online, I was sent the confirmation email. Next morning Cam picked us up from the hotel and by the time we got to their base, car was ready for us. Dave took time to explain everything to us including all the features we could use during our trip. Cam suggested us couple of places to visit, when we told him where we were heading towards. Super good team. Car was presented excellently. We had awesome time in the convertible Mustang & loved every single second inside the car. After dropping off the car next morning, Cam offered to drop us back to the main Queenstown. Highly recommend Dave, Cam & Touchdown! We will surely re-hire from them when we come back for NZ holiday. Thank you so much 😁
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
The superb service from Ken at Touchdown started right from us being picked up an easy 10.
The car we rented was perfect and Ken explained all of the many features. We felt looked after at all times. The rates were very reasonable and we even enjoyed a lovely coffee from our hosts. Then the extra mile happened at the end of the hire, we were driven into town to get our bus, and finally I had left my glasses behind and I had tem posted to me quickly. If you are in Queenstown, please go to touchdown first, don't hire at the airport one of the big names, you will be glad you read my review.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
Customer
5.0/5
Highly recommend touch down!
Ken from touch down rentals Queenstown was very friendly and very helpful. Our car was nice and clean fitted with roof racks, baby seat and snow chains supplied for a safe trip up the mountain everyday! Cheers Ken!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Fantastic service.
Great location, very convenient as they operate out of Commodore Hotel so pickup and drop off is a breeze. Hired a Mini from them for the weekend, so perfect for the weekend away - wonderful car.
Thanks a lot Touchdown Rentals.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Rented a few mini coopers out of Queenstown location.
Ken was absolutely spectacular! Helpful with anything and all things I needed. He provided a welcoming experience that I would surely bring me back as a customer.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Great cars in excellent condition, fantastic customer service especially from Ken Patterson, we had a white mustang for a day and enjoyed it.
I'm definetly recommending this company as a car rental.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Queenstown, a special reunion of a US family for the weekend.
We landed at the airport Saturday evening and--even with a reservation at a famous car renter for the next day--discovered that no one had any cars left for hire. It was also Marathon weekend--we hadn't known. We did find a list on the wall that included Touchdown's phone. We got hold of Ken who was delighted to help us. I didn't want to drive at night so we arranged pickup Sunday. Ken and an associate drove up to Arrowtown bright and early to personally deliver the luxurious late model car (it looked brand new) and off we went to Glenorchy. It was a wonderful weekend of driving and sightseeing in style. Amazing service and hospitality. Kudos to Ken!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018
Customer
4.5/5
Clean comfortable vehicle- was clean and tidy.
Clean comfortable vehicle- was clean and tidy. Excellent service.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018
Customer
5.0/5
A really good experience, a great car and fantastic people to deal with.
No better way to start a trip really.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent service from first enquiry to car pick up and indeed extending the hire.
The Subaru Outback we hired is brand new, immaculate and drives superbly.
I heartily recommend Touchdown: much better than the multi-national chains and a really top quality car.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Awesome experience so far - got a great deal and got upgraded with free ski rack and chains!
Very prompt service and looking forward to picking up our car tomorrow.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Touchdown were amazingly helpful and friendly while we were travelling in NZ recently.
They bent over backwards to do everything they could for us a number of times. I thoroughly recommend them for all your car travelling needs 🤗
Reviewed 26 days ago
Customer
5.0/5
Ferry from airport to pickup and after dropoff to airport was seamless and fast.
Car pickup and return was fast for handovers before and after. Great recommendations for Mercedes tourer for 7 people with lots of luggage space to transport 6 large luggages and a few more odd size backpacks. Brakes on the Tourer can be better but ok after u adapt to the braking pressure
Reviewed 4 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent service and very new well maintained cars.
Staff very friendly and very quick and conveniently located just 5 mins from the airport with Excellent pick up drop off.
I would highly recommend this independently owned company.
Reviewed 7 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
I really like the service, pick up in the airport all 10 to 10 thanks guys
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
5.0/5
Dave & Cam were very friendly & helpful.
Top Notch Service
I booked the car only a day before I needed it. They were very accommodative over the phone and soon I booked it online, I was sent the confirmation email. Next morning Cam picked us up from the hotel and by the time we got to their base, car was ready for us. Dave took time to explain everything to us including all the features we could use during our trip. Cam suggested us couple of places to visit, when we told him where we were heading towards. Super good team. Car was presented excellently. We had awesome time in the convertible Mustang & loved every single second inside the car. After dropping off the car next morning, Cam offered to drop us back to the main Queenstown. Highly recommend Dave, Cam & Touchdown! We will surely re-hire from them when we come back for NZ holiday. Thank you so much 😁
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
The superb service from Ken at Touchdown started right from us being picked up an easy 10.
The car we rented was perfect and Ken explained all of the many features. We felt looked after at all times. The rates were very reasonable and we even enjoyed a lovely coffee from our hosts. Then the extra mile happened at the end of the hire, we were driven into town to get our bus, and finally I had left my glasses behind and I had tem posted to me quickly. If you are in Queenstown, please go to touchdown first, don't hire at the airport one of the big names, you will be glad you read my review.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
Customer
5.0/5
Highly recommend touch down!
Ken from touch down rentals Queenstown was very friendly and very helpful. Our car was nice and clean fitted with roof racks, baby seat and snow chains supplied for a safe trip up the mountain everyday! Cheers Ken!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Fantastic service.
Great location, very convenient as they operate out of Commodore Hotel so pickup and drop off is a breeze. Hired a Mini from them for the weekend, so perfect for the weekend away - wonderful car.
Thanks a lot Touchdown Rentals.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Rented a few mini coopers out of Queenstown location.
Ken was absolutely spectacular! Helpful with anything and all things I needed. He provided a welcoming experience that I would surely bring me back as a customer.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Great cars in excellent condition, fantastic customer service especially from Ken Patterson, we had a white mustang for a day and enjoyed it.
I'm definetly recommending this company as a car rental.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019
Customer
5.0/5
Queenstown, a special reunion of a US family for the weekend.
We landed at the airport Saturday evening and--even with a reservation at a famous car renter for the next day--discovered that no one had any cars left for hire. It was also Marathon weekend--we hadn't known. We did find a list on the wall that included Touchdown's phone. We got hold of Ken who was delighted to help us. I didn't want to drive at night so we arranged pickup Sunday. Ken and an associate drove up to Arrowtown bright and early to personally deliver the luxurious late model car (it looked brand new) and off we went to Glenorchy. It was a wonderful weekend of driving and sightseeing in style. Amazing service and hospitality. Kudos to Ken!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018
Customer
4.5/5
Clean comfortable vehicle- was clean and tidy.
Clean comfortable vehicle- was clean and tidy. Excellent service.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018
Customer
5.0/5
A really good experience, a great car and fantastic people to deal with.
No better way to start a trip really.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent service from first enquiry to car pick up and indeed extending the hire.
The Subaru Outback we hired is brand new, immaculate and drives superbly.
I heartily recommend Touchdown: much better than the multi-national chains and a really top quality car.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Awesome experience so far - got a great deal and got upgraded with free ski rack and chains!
Very prompt service and looking forward to picking up our car tomorrow.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2017
Customer
5.0/5
My Wife and I picked up the new Mustang from Touchdown for a weekend escape to Hanmer Springs.
Collecting the car was a breeze and Gavin had us on our way with the minimum of fuss. Not having to queue at an airport Kiosk is great and I am sure that tourist drivers appreciate not having to negottiate Christchurch airport's carpark as their first experience of New Zealand driving.
After dropping the kids at home we set off on the highway north, the Mustang eager to stretch it's legs and careful attention is required to ensure the speed limit is respected. This immaculately presented vehicle drives so quietly, the speed you are travelling is quite deceptive.
Returning the car was just as simple as the pickup, no fuss and were on our way.
If you are looking for stress free rental cars in Christchurch (they offer the same service in Queenstwon too). You cant beat the top class vehicles and genuine service at Touchdown. 10/10 from us!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2017
Customer
5.0/5
My partner and I hired a Mini Cooper from Touchdown over the recent holiday period.
Absolutely fantastic! 10 star plus. The car was immaculate, the check in service was superb. They even dropped me off after I returned the car which saved me a lot of hassle. The car was perfect for our needs, as there was only the 2 of us and a reasonable amount of luggage for 2 weeks.
The car handled exceptionally well and it made the drive to the West Coast from Christchurch a lot of fun, the compact size was brilliant for taking advantage of miniscule parking options in Queenstown.
Excellent car, excellent service, excellent holiday! will use again!
Thank you Thomas and the team.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016
Customer
4.5/5
WE have used Touchdown Car Rentals twice recently in Queenstown and they have been outstanding.
We received a new Subaru Outback for a very good rate and they came to the airport to deliver the vehicle and had the paperwork all sorted so we could jump in and drive away! Being a smaller operation you get personalised service, and when combined with staying at Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel - same ownership - the whole experience is just fantastic! Will use Touchdown Car Rentals every time we are in Queenstown and need to hire a car!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016
Customer
5.0/5
I had one of Touchdown's mini convertibles for 3 days.
Fantastic car, in excellent condition, loved zipping around the city in it. Thanks so much for the help and support from the Touchdown team. They were very efficient and obliging when I needed the car dropped off and had excellent customer service.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2016
Customer
5.0/5
My partner and I hired the Mini for Queen's Birthday weekend and we couldn't have asked for a better car to zip around in in Christchurch.
It was convenient and simple to get a shuttle from the airport to pick up the hotel and vice versa. The vehicle was well looked after and in perfect condition.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2016
Customer