Car Hire in Christchurch
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
or comparable
£ 18.22
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£ 20.19
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Leaf
or comparable
£ 21.95
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 22.78
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 24.64
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Premium Van
Toyota Alphard
or comparable
£ 33.52
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero
or comparable
£ 47.21
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner *Model Guaranteed*
or comparable
£ 56.36
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 15:18 on 2023-12-04.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 31 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%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.33 per litre or £ 5.02 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.17 per litre or £ 4.44 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.54 per litre or £ 5.83 / 1 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 £ 14.32 per day
- From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from £ 18.88 per day
- From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from £ 69.44 per day
- From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from £ 69.44 per day
- From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from £ 69.44 per day
Top 6 Cities near Christchurch
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Wellington Car Hire starting at £ 18.71 per day303.9 km / 188.8 miles away
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 37.77 per day328.0 km / 203.8 miles away
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Queenstown Car Hire starting at £ 22.78 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 45.18 per day434.4 km / 269.9 miles away
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Taupo Car Hire starting at £ 28.06 per day605.5 km / 376.2 miles away
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669.0 km / 415.7 miles away
Top 3 Destinations around Christchurch
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Christchurch Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.19 per day
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Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 37.77 per day328.0 km / 203.8 miles away
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Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 22.78 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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
The best month to hire a car in Christchurch is October (when the average price is £ 27.98 per day). This is 33% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £ 63.18).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Christchurch?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in January, average hirers keep their car for 10, and in January, for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Christchurch
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 car hire in Christchurch is February, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Christchurch by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Mode Car Rentals, Snap, Yes Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| EV Hire | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2020) | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Snap | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
MO
Australia
Toyota Prius Hybrid
8 November 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.
DB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla STW
3 September 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.
JN
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
2 June 2023
Akaroa and Timaru visiting family and friends
AM
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
24 February 2023
Accommodation at Duvauchelle was excellent. Next door to a pub.
NP
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
3 January 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
Hertz
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
186
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£ 30.61
Lowest daily price
£ 18.22
Total cars available
253
Top 31 Hire Companies in Christchurch in 2023
Hertz
2 locations
£ 65 - £ 218
Rentalcars247
1 location
£ 23 - £ 36
yesaway
1 location
£ 24 - £ 84
SIXT
1 location
£ 33 - £ 106
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
£ 20 - £ 126
Mode Car Rentals
1 location
£ 22 - £ 41
Snap
1 location
£ 37 - £ 64
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
£ 28 - £ 123
Go Rentals
1 location
£ 55 - £ 68
Alamo
1 location
£ 34 - £ 69
Thrifty
2 locations
Cross Country Rentals
1 location
£ 52
Europcar
1 location
£ 58 - £ 103
EV Hire
1 location
£ 49
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£ 60 - £ 106
Budget
2 locations
£ 43 - £ 115
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
1 location
£ 25 - £ 39
Yes Rentals
1 location
£ 20 - £ 65
Bargain Rental Cars
2 locations
£ 18 - £ 154
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£ 68
Enterprise
1 location
£ 36 - £ 72
Keddy
1 location
£ 24 - £ 117
USAVE
1 location
£ 38
Jucy
1 location
£ 31 - £ 54
Avis
3 locations
£ 44 - £ 213
Carwiz
1 location
£ 143 - £ 169
National
1 location
Surprice
1 location
Firefly
1 location
Flexways
1 location
£ 110 - £ 215
NUCarrentals
1 location
£ 38 - £ 77
Why book with us?
Special offers
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Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (3 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2022
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes 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
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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