Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown)

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of rental car
- Top 20 locations near Christchurch (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Christchurch (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 locations near Christchurch (Downtown)
- Christchurch Airportfrom €7.52 per day9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom €21.30 per day253 km / 157.21 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom €15.24 per day303 km / 188.28 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from €12.90 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €27.19 per day307.8 km / 191.26 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom €19.96 per day328.3 km / 204 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom €10.18 per day351.7 km / 218.54 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom €24.11 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom €24.65 per day466.8 km / 290.06 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom €25.46 per day519.2 km / 322.62 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom €24.26 per day573.3 km / 356.23 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom €28.54 per day677.7 km / 421.1 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom €22.14 per day717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom €6.42 per day748 km / 464.79 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom €10.98 per day757.3 km / 470.56 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom €11.21 per day757.5 km / 470.69 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom €31.22 per day758.3 km / 471.19 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom €11.18 per day759.4 km / 471.87 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom €11.21 per day760.1 km / 472.3 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from €11.56 per day765 km / 475.35 miles away
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When to book in Christchurch (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Christchurch (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price €25 | A good deal €41 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€48
in January
€50
in February
€34
in March
€38
in April
€37
in May
€45
in June
€26
in July
€36
in August
€31
in September
€20
in October
€38
in November
€68
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average €19.92 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €68.17 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Christchurch (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
2 times in January
2.2 times in February
1.3 times in March
Same as average in April
0.2 times in May
0.3 times in June
0.3 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.4 times in September
0.8 times in October
1.4 times in November
1.8 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Christchurch (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 20 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
12 days in January
10 days in February
9 days in March
10 days in April
6 days in May
8 days in June
20 days in July
12 days in August
7 days in September
11 days in October
15 days in November
12 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis |
🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €10 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Teana | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Bargain Rental Cars | Subaru Outback | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 10 | dch.car-group-singular.special |
Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Premacy | 4 | 2 | Van |
Dollar | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | Premium car |
Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown)
Car rental statistics
Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025







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