Car Hire in Christchurch

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- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Christchurch
- Car hire prices in Christchurch
- Top 6 cities near Christchurch
- Top 3 locations near Christchurch
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Christchurch and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Christchurch
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 39 suppliers in Christchurch in 2025
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Travel information
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 16,70 EUR per day
- From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from 22,02 EUR per day
- From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
- From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
- From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from 81,00 EUR per day
Top 6 cities near Christchurch
- Wellingtonstarting at 12,90 EUR per day303,9 km / 188,83 miles
- Dunedinstarting at 19,96 EUR per day328 km / 203,81 miles
- Queenstownstarting at 10,18 EUR per day347,1 km / 215,68 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at 24,11 EUR per day434,4 km / 269,92 miles
- Taupostarting at 28,54 EUR per day605,5 km / 376,24 miles
- Cambridge669 km / 415,7 miles
Top 3 locations near Christchurch
- Dunedin Airportstarting at 19,96 EUR per day328 km / 203,81 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at 10,18 EUR per day347,1 km / 215,68 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Christchurch and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price 23 EUR | A good deal 9 EUR | Cheapest supplier Autounion | Cheapest car type Small cars |
47 EUR
in January
46 EUR
in February
34 EUR
in March
31 EUR
in April
20 EUR
in May
19 EUR
in June
26 EUR
in July
24 EUR
in August
21 EUR
in September
24 EUR
in October
32 EUR
in November
62 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car in Christchurch is June (when the average price is 19,49 EUR per day). This is 16% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in December (when the average price is 62,34 EUR).
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 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.
1,4 times in January
1,5 times in February
1,3 times in March
1,1 times in April
0,5 times in May
0,4 times in June
0,6 times in July
0,6 times in August
0,6 times in September
0,8 times in October
1,3 times in November
1,7 times in December
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 12 days, and in June, they keep their car for 8 days.
12 days in January
12 days in February
11 days in March
10 days in April
9 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
8 days in August
9 days in September
9 days in October
10 days in November
10 days in December
Car hire information
📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals, Bargain Rental Cars, Mode Car Rentals |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | 8 EUR per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Autounion |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Yes Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris 2016 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Christchurch




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