Nomado Car Rental — Christchurch Depot
305 Marshs Road, Hornby South, Christchurch, Canterbury 8042
Normal hours 9am–5pm · 7–9am or 5–7pm by advance arrangement, $50 per collection or return
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Christchurch Airport
All-inclusive CHC car hire from $29/day, with free transport from Christchurch Airport to our Hornby depot around 15–20 minutes away.
About this location
Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the South Island's main gateway. Nomado is a locally owned rental company operating from 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South, not from an airport depot. Free airport transport is included, with the method and collection instructions arranged before arrival.
Your rental is collected from our Hornby South depot rather than an airport counter. Free airport transport is included. The agreed rental price and any optional or service charges are disclosed before booking or set out in the Rental Agreement.
Free airport transport is included. Nomado will arrange the transport method and provide collection instructions before arrival. The journey from Christchurch Airport to our depot at 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South takes around 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. We do not operate a depot at the airport.
Pair our 4WD 7 seater Mitsubishi Outlander or similar, 2018 or newer, with roof racks for a winter ski trip to Mt Hutt, Porters or Wanaka. Grab a fuel-efficient economy car for a Queenstown loop, or a mid-size SUV for the Tekapo–Mt Cook family run. Unlimited kilometres are included on every CHC rental.
Normal collection and return hours are 9am–5pm. Collections or returns between 7–9am or 5–7pm require advance arrangement and cost $50 per collection or return. Other times are subject to separate agreement, availability and an agreed fee. Nomado has no airport depot; free airport transport is included.
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305 Marshs Road, Hornby South, Christchurch, Canterbury 8042
Normal hours 9am–5pm · 7–9am or 5–7pm by advance arrangement, $50 per collection or return
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Top Drives
3 hr inland drive to NZ's iconic turquoise lake and Church of the Good Shepherd.
4.5 hrs to Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and the Hooker Valley walk.
6 hr drive through the MacKenzie Country — one of the world's great road trips.
2.5 hrs north up the coast for whale watching and rugged seascapes.
6 hrs via Arthur's Pass — one of NZ's most dramatic alpine drives.
5.5 hrs via Lindis Pass to Wanaka — ski country in winter, Roys Peak in summer.
Nomado rentals for Christchurch Airport travellers start at $29/day. Collection is from our Hornby South depot after free arranged airport transport. Standard insurance, unlimited kilometres, approved additional drivers, normal New Zealand tolls, normal cleaning and mechanical roadside assistance are included; optional and service charges may apply under the Rental Agreement.
Free airport transport is included. Nomado will arrange the transport method and provide collection instructions before arrival. The journey to our depot at 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South is around 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.
Nomado is not located at Christchurch Airport. We operate from 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South, and arrange free airport transport with collection instructions provided before arrival.
We do not have a depot at Christchurch Airport. Free airport transport is included. Normal collection and return hours are 9am–5pm. Collections or returns between 7–9am or 5–7pm require advance arrangement and cost $50 per collection or return. Other times are subject to separate agreement, availability and an agreed fee.
Return the car to our Hornby depot at 305 Marshs Road. Free transport back to Christchurch Airport is included; Nomado will arrange the transport method and provide return instructions. Allow enough time for the inspection, 15–20-minute journey and airline check-in.
Returns between 7–9am require advance arrangement and cost $50 per return. Other times are subject to separate agreement, availability and an agreed fee. Return the car to our Christchurch depot at 305 Marshs Road; free airport transport is included and Nomado will provide the arrangements.
Yes. Free transport between Christchurch Airport and our Hornby South depot is included. Nomado arranges the transport method and sends instructions before arrival. Collection and return outside normal 9am–5pm hours may incur the fees stated in the Rental Terms.