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
$11.89 per day
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$33.15 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$64.48 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
$76.20 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size SUV
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$115.28 per day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$135.32 per day
Standard
Nissan Teana or similar
Nissan Teana
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$13.13 per day
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or similar
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$14.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:17 PM on 5/21/25. 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
$58 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
$1.66 per liter or $6.27 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.62 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.72 per liter or $6.52 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

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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)
$54.78
January
$56.79
February
$37.84
March
$42.92
April
$38.80
May
$33.46
June
$37.40
July
$41.01
August
$35.33
September
$22.47
October
$41.33
November
$76.90
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $22.47 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $76.90 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 November the average rental period is 15 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
12
January
10
February
9
March
10
April
9
May
5
June
13
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 June.
Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
199%
January
218%
February
129%
March
97%
April
23%
May
16%
June
35%
July
27%
August
39%
September
82%
October
152%
November
183%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Small cars
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
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large 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
Dollar Toyota Hilux 4 3 Premium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Premacy 4 2 Vans
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
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$58.05
Lowest daily price
$11.89
Total cars available
79

Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 62 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
$33 - $160
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 8.6 / 0 reviews
+6434202878
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
Dollar
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+640800243789
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
$70 - $158
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 8.2 / 1 review
+640800737070
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
$76 - $180
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
$76 - $180
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 8.2 / 1 review
039306102
150 Kilmore St
$60 - $72
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
Bargain Rental Cars
Average 7.9 / 65 reviews
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
$12 - $127
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
Avis
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
039306103
150 Kilmore Street
$61 - $81
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
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
033652195
150 Kilmore St
$61 - $81
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
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