Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown)

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Downtown, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Mazda Demio or similar
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 4,152.79 per day
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
HUF 10,286.32 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
HUF 26,164.17 per day
Standard
Nissan Teana or similar
Nissan Teana
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 7,978.78 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate
Toyota Prius Hybrid or similar
Toyota Prius Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 8,855.56 per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 9,951.55 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 12,223.23 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
HUF 12,661.62 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:57 AM on 7/3/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
HUF 11,534 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gas price
HUF 572.19 per liter or HUF 2,165.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
HUF 514.56 per liter or HUF 1,947.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
HUF 584.53 per liter or HUF 2,212.70 per gallon

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
HUF 19,257.46
January
HUF 20,062.51
February
HUF 13,861.23
March
HUF 15,164.46
April
HUF 14,869.54
May
HUF 17,906.41
June
HUF 12,884.81
July
HUF 14,486.94
August
HUF 12,386.63
September
HUF 7,938.92
October
HUF 14,749.97
November
HUF 27,168.49
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average HUF 7,938.92 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average HUF 27,168.49 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.

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 15 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
12
January
10
February
9
March
10
April
6
May
8
June
15
July
12
August
7
September
11
October
15
November
12
December

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.
Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
201%
January
216%
February
120%
March
96%
April
15%
May
31%
June
42%
July
27%
August
42%
September
81%
October
147%
November
181%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price HUF 4,153 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Nissan Teana 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Subaru Outback 5 3 Station wagons
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Hiace 4 10
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Premacy 4 2 Vans
Dollar Toyota Hilux 4 3 Premium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Highlander 5 4 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
3/6/24
Nature. Walks. Touring.
Australia
Mazda Demio
10/18/23
Took inland route via Lake Tekapo to Queenstown. Very pretty snow on the hills.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Bargain Rental Cars
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
HUF 11,533.75
Lowest daily price
HUF 4,152.79
Total cars available
44

Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 62 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
HUF 10,286 - HUF 36,618
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 0 reviews
+6492171001
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
HUF 26,164 - HUF 93,996
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:00
Tue:
09:30 - 17:00
Wed:
09:30 - 17:00
Thu:
09:30 - 17:00
Fri:
09:30 - 17:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:00
Sun:
09:30 - 17:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8 / 2 reviews
+640800243789
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
HUF 26,164 - HUF 93,996
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+640800737070
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
HUF 26,164 - HUF 93,996
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
039306102
150 Kilmore St
HUF 42,189
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
HUF 42,189
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
039306103
150 Kilmore Street
HUF 43,114
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
033652195
150 Kilmore St
HUF 43,114
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Bargain Rental Cars
Average 7.9 / 65 reviews
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
HUF 4,153 - HUF 50,874
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
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