Car rental is the ideal way to holiday through New Zealand's North and South Islands. It gives you the flexibility to take in some of the major cities such as Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland. Or you can avoid the main centres and follow a road to some of New Zealand's historic, beautiful and quirky towns such as Blackball or Napier.

Holidaying is made easy when you arrive at New Zealand's Christchurch airport and pick up a Christchurch car rental to see the city and region at your own pace. It's a leisurely and relaxed way of holidaying in the comfort of a well equipped rental car complete with maps and all the local information you need to choose a route that suits your needs and interests. Seeing the sights in your own time at your own pace means you have the flexibility to relax at a vineyard, meander along a river, browse through a gallery or take time out in Cathedral Square.

A Christchurch car rental also means you are the master of your own destiny when it comes to changing your schedule, leaving earlier or later than you planned or taking in an attraction that's off the beaten track. You can stick to the tried and true tourist offerings or discover your own eclectic blend of friendly Canterbury. As a sampling, you could choose from rafting, cycling, horse riding or chocolate tasting! That's the beauty of having a rental car to see the sights and meet the people at your own pace and in your own time.

Of course a Christchurch car rental means you will have ready access to all the driving necessities and more that you would have with your own car at home. Your rental will usually include insurance, free roadside assistance, local information to help you make the most of the region and help with other requirements to suit your own needs, such as child car seats or snow chains. Because all these incidentals will be taken care of when you are booking your car rental, you can spend your precious holiday time relaxing and enjoying all that the awesome Canterbury region has to offer.

And when you need a place to rest your head after a full day taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of this gorgeous part of New Zealand's South Island, a Christchurch car rental means you can choose your own accommodation, drive there at the time that suits you and still have transport if you decide to go out again in the evening. It's the ideal way to make the most of your holiday time and means you don't need to waste important hours during your time off planning your schedule around buses or the wants and needs of other people. When you're on holiday, every minute of your time is precious.