There are rental cars in Christchurch that will fit a tourist’s programme for a tour in the South Island. They are affordable and a full range of vehicles are available. You can get them from rental businesses at the international airport, which is where a traveller may pick them up. But you can also rent a car at an affordable price from hire companies in the center of the Garden City. Near Cathedral Square, for example, you can find businesses that will provide you with a range of hire cars for rent. There are things to be seen in Christchurch. But it is also the gateway to the South Island and cars can take you through this scenic wonderland.