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Car

Hiring a car for family outings or adventures is probably the best option to get around Christchurch. Since the city houses both beaches and ski resorts, long commutes can easily be covered with a rented car with the help of the grid system that makes finding routes easy. If you wish to roam the city at your own will and time, rent a car with one of the following companies.

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Apex Car Rentals 232 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch Phone: +64 3 379 6897

Apollo Car Rentals 24 Logistics Drive, Harewood Christchurch

Aster Rental Cars 2 Export Avenue Phone: +64 3 547 2633

Christchurch Carhire 574 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 Phone: +64 3 358 8550

Euro Car Rental PO Box 5454, Christchurch Phone: +64 3 360 2870

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In Christchurch, buses leave major stops very frequently except on weekends when only one or two buses serve each station. Most of the business and commercial people travel through buses because of their extensive and intricate networks and frequency of arrival and departure. As part of the ‘total mobility plan’ of New Zealand, the bus service has recently been revamped to ensure timely and comfortable transport. Bus fare starts from NZ$ 2.9.

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The Christchurch tramway runs in much smaller circles around the city. Its purpose is more to entertain the tourists visiting Christchurch who like to commute short distances in a tram for an experience and to see the city’s natural beauty. With a ticket of NZ$ 12.5, tourist chose to explore the city center by ‘vintage’ tram that goes around some historic sites and the most famous eateries in the city center. One such trip takes 25 minutes with frequent stops at anyone of the 11 stations and offers everything from experience to exploration and to a Tram Restaurant for elaborate lunches and dinners!

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