Car Hire in Christchurch

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Christchurch Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
£9.11 per day
Christchurch Airport
Mini
Nissan March or comparable
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
£9.29 per day
Christchurch Airport
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
£12.87 per day
City Centre
Compact
Mazda Demio or comparable
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£13.36 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Christchurch Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Mark X or comparable
Toyota Mark X
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezu Car Rental
£14.49 per day
Christchurch Airport
Standard
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Mode Car Rentals
£31.96 per day
Christchurch Airport
Mini Elite SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or comparable
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Snap
£39.94 per day
City Centre
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£47.71 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:10 on 02/10/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£22 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.31 per litre or £4.95 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.14 per litre or £4.30 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.38 per litre or £5.22 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Christchurch

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Christchurch and drop off in another city include:

  • From Christchurch to Auckland - 95 offers from £14.04 per day
  • From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from £18.51 per day
  • From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from £68.08 per day
  • From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from £68.08 per day
  • From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from £68.08 per day

Top 6 cities near Christchurch

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Christchurch the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Christchurch fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Christchurch
£39.96
January
£47.33
February
£33.53
March
£23.78
April
£16.63
May
£17.70
June
£19.44
July
£20.52
August
£17.70
September
£26.57
October
£33.46
November
£53.67
December
The best month to hire a car in Christchurch is May (when the average price is £16.63 per day). This is 43% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £53.67).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Christchurch?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in June, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Christchurch
11
January
11
February
11
March
10
April
8
May
7
June
9
July
8
August
9
September
8
October
9
November
10
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Christchurch?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Christchurch is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Christchurch by Monthly Searches
156%
January
149%
February
131%
March
70%
April
51%
May
50%
June
62%
July
62%
August
64%
September
85%
October
138%
November
184%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Snap, Yes Rentals, Mode Car Rentals
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £9 per day
Cheapest supplier Discount Car Rentals New Zealand

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Yaris 5 2 Small cars
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
EV Hire Toyota Aqua Hybrid 5 1 Medium cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Ezu Car Rental Nissan Tiida 4 1 Small cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Aqua 5 1 Small cars
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Rentalcars247 Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 SUVs
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Alphard 5 4 People Carriers

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
Toyota Yaris (2016-2018)
10/06/2024
Lotus Heart Restaurant in Christchurch a really amazing place to eat.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
25/03/2024
We hired the car for a few days in Akaroa, out of main season. We stayed at the La Rochelle motel which again is worth recommendation. The museum is worth a look as it helps set the context of the origins of Akaroa. The walks are worth the effort. )
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross
04/03/2024
Great views
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
24/01/2024
We travelled round the whole of the South Island and saw all the different, amazing scenery. The Kiwi people are so friendly and helpful and are so proud of their country. We saw lots of wildlife including seals, sea lions, penguins, albatrosses.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross
24/01/2024
We did everything!!!! Even went to bluff, up to an observatory, the car allowed us to have a wonderful 12 days of adventure, but we left the car at the hotel in queenstown.
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
09/01/2024
Went on East Coast and West Coast drive, car was so easy to drove, and the view was spectacular!
United Kingdom
Nissan Tiida
15/11/2023
Road trip down the west coast of new Zealand
Australia
Toyota Prius Hybrid
08/11/2023
Our stay was amazing. We had 16 days in the South Island and we were able to see many amazing places. We travelled to Lake Tekapo, Dunedin, Kaka Point, Lake Manapore, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Joseph, Nelson, Kaikoura and back to Christchurch. All these places were very beautiful.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla STW
03/09/2023
We travelled to kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, back to Christchurch, to Oamaru, to Queenstown and back to Christchurch for our flights home. Would recommend all.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
02/06/2023
Akaroa and Timaru visiting family and friends
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
24/02/2023
Accommodation at Duvauchelle was excellent. Next door to a pub.
Photo by Arthur M. about hiring a Toyota RAV4 in Christchurch (24/02/2023)
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
03/01/2023
Stunning scenery, great food, easy driving and the city’s are worth visiting along the way. People are friendly also. Only good thing’s to say about NZ

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Cross Country Rentals
9.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
6.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
305
Total rental companies
36
Average daily price
£22.34
Lowest daily price
£9.11
Total cars available
258

Top 36 suppliers in Christchurch in 2024

Cross Country Rentals
Cross Country Rentals
Exceptional 9.6 / 51 reviews
1 location
£35 - £54
Rentalcars247
Rentalcars247
Exceptional 9.5 / 116 reviews
1 location
£17 - £45
EasyGoRentals
EasyGoRentals
Exceptional 9.5 / 29 reviews
1 location
£16 - £76
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 139 reviews
2 locations
£50 - £94
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 520 reviews
1 location
£13 - £126
Snap
Snap
Exceptional 9.1 / 461 reviews
1 location
£40 - £65
Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9.1 / 65 reviews
3 locations
£143 - £182
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 98 reviews
1 location
£57 - £120
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.8 / 813 reviews
1 location
£9 - £78
Mode Car Rentals
Mode Car Rentals
Very good 8.8 / 519 reviews
1 location
£22 - £35
Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Very good 8.8 / 66 reviews
2 locations
£58
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 32 reviews
3 locations
£48 - £175
EV Hire
EV Hire
Very good 8.7 / 99 reviews
1 location
£14
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 47 reviews
1 location
£101 - £167
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 32 reviews
1 location
£37 - £114
yesaway
yesaway
Very good 8.6 / 766 reviews
1 location
£12 - £25
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Very good 8.6 / 13 reviews
1 location
£41 - £90
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 13 reviews
1 location
£102 - £179
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
3 locations
£69 - £147
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 97 reviews
1 location
£137
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Very good 8.3 / 761 reviews
1 location
£9 - £20
Joy Car Rental
Joy Car Rental
Very good 8.3 / 11 reviews
1 location
£21 - £159
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Good 7.9 / 310 reviews
2 locations
£13 - £83
Jucy
Jucy
Good 7.9 / 82 reviews
1 location
£15 - £17
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.9 / 26 reviews
1 location
U-Save
U-Save
Good 7.8 / 89 reviews
1 location
£37 - £38
YITU Car Rental
YITU Car Rental
Good 7.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7 / 1 review
2 locations
£72 - £141
Firefly
Firefly
Good 7.7
3 locations
Flexways
Flexways
Good 7.6 / 4 reviews
1 location
James Blond
James Blond
Good 7.6
1 location
National
National
Good 7.6
1 location
NZ Rent a Car
NZ Rent a Car
Good 7.6
1 location
Surprice
Surprice
Good 7.5
1 location
Autounion
Autounion
Good 7 / 20 reviews
1 location
£9 - £36
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Satisfactory 6.9 / 29 reviews
1 location
£47 - £50
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