Uber Christchurch

Forums › Travel (planes, train, cruise) › Uber Christchurch

networkn

Networkn
30223 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#225474 20-Nov-2017 22:32

Hi.

Are Uber not allowed at the airport? Both when trying to book to and from the airport, I couldn't find a vehicle. As I am about to spend 5 days there for business, I'd like to make sure I have availability if it's there.

Was it bad luck or is Uber not really big in CHCH?

PeterReader

5980 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

Geekzone

Lifetime subscriber

#1904909 20-Nov-2017 22:32

Allow me to introduce you folks to our new travel community: TravelTalk NZ.

We hope to see you there!

I am the Geekzone Robot and I am here to help. I am from the Internet. I do not interact. Do not expect other replies from me.

These links are referral codes: Sharesies | Mighty Ape | Norton 360 | Lenovo laptops | Geekzone Price Comparison

MyHeritage

Shop MyHeritage and uncover your origins and find new relatives with a simple DNA test. (affiliate link).

Oblivian

6946 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

#1904933 21-Nov-2017 00:29

Not terribly big here. More so the pub crawlers. Possibly unless they have the usual taxi drop/pickup charge-card they may get told to move on rapidly.

Infact a quick search turned up thats what it was/is last year before P endorsement at least.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/83185838/Uber-talks-with-Christchurch-airport-about-access

/edit

And even later suggesting walk a bit first. Similarly to the red bus, $12 from airport. or jump on the first stop for a heap less

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/92013131/uber-facing-increased-barriers-at-new-zealand-airports

chevrolux

4962 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#1904969 21-Nov-2017 08:15

There for 5 days, grab a rental. Just easier all round.

Go Rentals or Apex Rentals are great.

taneb1

472 posts

Ultimate Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

Mercury

#1904971 21-Nov-2017 08:18

I had the same issue on Friday last week, twice went to book Ubers and none showing available - I thought for a second that the app was broken or wasn't showing available cars anymore - Ended up organizing a shuttle.

Any comments made are my personal views and does not represent those of my employer

sbiddle

30853 posts

Uber Geek

Retired Mod

Trusted

Biddle Corp

Lifetime subscriber

#1904985 21-Nov-2017 08:45

Uber is not officially allowed to operate from the airport.

The airport refuses to give them a paid spot (Wellington and Auckland now have this) and some drivers are scared of security so won't pickup or drop off there. The best pickup spot is my the hotel at the end of the carpark.

Having said that all the drivers I've had recently have no issues with drop offs and don't care about the airport staff monitoring the parking.

ren1316

136 posts

Master Geek

Trusted

#1905024 21-Nov-2017 10:07

Dropping off is not a problem. I used it several times.

For pick up, you either need to make an arrangement with the driver (he/she will give you the instructions) OR walk towards the city to about the first bus stop (maybe 10 to 15 minutes walk).

The BUS is very cheap and handy too. With a BUS card, its only $4.