Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Mazda Demio or similar
$12.08 per day
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
$26.91 per day
Intermediate
Tesla Model 3 or similar
$74.35 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or similar
$76.08 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Nissan Teana or similar
$23.20 per day
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
$28.94 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or similar
$35.55 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
$36.82 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:43 AM on 7/14/25. 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
$39 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%
Average gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.24 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.61 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.68 per liter or $6.38 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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9.7 km / 6 miles away
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253 km / 157.2 miles away
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303 km / 188.3 miles away
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304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
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307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
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328.3 km / 204 miles away
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351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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433.8 km / 269.6 miles away
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466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
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573.3 km / 356.2 miles away
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677.7 km / 421.1 miles away
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717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
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748 km / 464.8 miles away
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757.3 km / 470.6 miles away
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757.5 km / 470.7 miles away
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758.3 km / 471.2 miles away
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759.4 km / 471.9 miles away
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760.1 km / 472.3 miles away
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765 km / 475.3 miles away
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)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $23.11 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $79.08 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.
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 20 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
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
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 | $12 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 |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan Teana | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small 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 Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
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.
SP
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
3/6/24
Nature. Walks. Touring.
KD
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
$39.25
Lowest daily price
$12.08
Total cars available
41
Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
$27 - $74
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
+6492171001
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
$76 - $273
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
+640800243789
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
$76 - $273
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
+640800737070
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
$76 - $273
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
039306102
150 Kilmore St
$61 - $98
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
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
$61 - $98
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
039306103
150 Kilmore Street
$63 - $99
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
033652195
150 Kilmore St
$63 - $99
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
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
$12 - $148
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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