Car Rental in Christchurch (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
$22.39
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4
or similar
$62.86
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar
$73.37
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
$69.98
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace
or similar
$117.86
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Nissan Wingroad STW
or similar
$24.86
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar
$65.82
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail
or similar
$86.89
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:20 on 2023-09-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English,
Samoan
Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$65.50 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.66 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.81 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.43 per liter
Top 20 Locations near Christchurch (Downtown)
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Car Rental at Christchurch Airport from $18.60 per day9.7 km / 6.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Nelson Airport from $32.08 per day253.0 km / 157.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Wellington Airport from $26.76 per day303.0 km / 188.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Wellington (Downtown) from $22.86 per day304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $37.11 per day307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
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311.2 km / 193.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Dunedin Airport from $30.71 per day328.3 km / 204.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Queenstown Airport from $16.24 per day351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport from $85.46 per day433.8 km / 269.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Invercargill Airport from $59.50 per day466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport from $46.75 per day519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Napier Airport from $50.33 per day573.3 km / 356.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Rotorua Airport from $31.90 per day677.7 km / 421.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Tauranga Airport from $31.90 per day717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Auckland Airport from $13.51 per day748.0 km / 464.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Onehunga from $20.31 per day757.3 km / 470.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland East Tamaki from $20.11 per day757.5 km / 470.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Penrose from $43.97 per day758.3 km / 471.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Henderson from $22.37 per day759.4 km / 471.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Mount Wellington from $17.34 per day760.1 km / 472.3 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $15.58 per day. This is 65% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $87.75 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 November the average rental period is 24 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 7 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 Christchurch (Downtown) in March, 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, Budget, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Avis |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $22 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota C-HR | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Yaris Cross | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Highlander | 4 | 4 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bargain Rental Cars
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$65.50
Lowest daily price
$22.39
Total cars available
8
Top 6 Suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2023
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
$63 - $70
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
Hertz
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Working hours
Mon:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Budget
039306102
150 Kilmore St
$73
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
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby - Christchurch 8042
$22 - $118
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
Avis
039306103
150 Kilmore St
$87
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
Sun:08:00-17:00
Thrifty
+64039300270 / 033592721
150 Kilmore Street Christchurch
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:00
Tue:08:30-12:00
Wed:08:30-12:00
Thu:08:30-12:00
Fri:08:30-12:00
Sat:08:30-12:00
Sun:08:30-12:00
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