Christchurch Van Rental

Christchurch Transport Options

With an estimated 348,400 inhabitants, Christchurch is the academic and economic hub of the South Island. USave has a van rental branch in Christchurch, so we have personal experience of getting from A to B in this busy city. We hope this information on Christchurch's transport options will be useful if you're planning on relocating here.

Cycling

Christchurch is the only city in New Zealand that allows bikes to be carried on suburban buses. The area is predominantly flat, making it ideal for cycling. The council places a high emphasis on cycling and operates a number of mountain biking tracks and cycle paths. The popularity of cycling can be seen every weekend with hobby cyclists flocking to the parks and tracks.

Buses

There are 3 main bus companies in Christchurch, all connecting from within the hub called the Bus Exchange and performing around 37 bus routes collectively to both inner city suburbs and the wider Canterbury region. The council also funds a free service called the Orbiter that runs on a set network revolving around the city.

Taxis

There are many taxis located in Christchurch servicing all areas. It never takes long to waive down a taxi while in the CBD and there are plenty of taxi stands with waiting cabs available.

Trains

There are no trains servicing the Christchurch area for public transport; however it is possible to take a train through the national train network to places such as the West Coast and Kaikoura. Trains are used extensively in the Canterbury region for freight purposes e.g. exporting coal from the West Coast and transporting goods to and from Lyttelton Harbour.

Christchurch Tram

Operating as a tourist attraction, the Christchurch Tram commutes around a one-way circuit in the inner city area. The council have recently been building this circuit to encompass a wider area, however it isn't a viable public transport option.

Are you about to relocate to Christchurch? We have a range of van rental options to cater for small apartment moves right up to large family homes so take a look at our great range of truck hire vehicles.

Christchurch transport information from the van rental specialists at USave – helping you plan a smooth move.


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