Car Hire in Christchurch
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 09:23 on 2021-02-27.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Dialing code
64
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 £ 14.48 per day
- From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from £ 19.09 per day
- From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from £ 70.22 per day
- From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from £ 70.22 per day
- From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from £ 70.22 per day
Top 13 Cities near Christchurch
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Auckland Car Hire starting at £ 9.06 per day745.1 km / 463.0 miles away
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Queenstown Car Hire starting at £ 12.92 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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Wellington Car Hire starting at £ 13.56 per day303.9 km / 188.9 miles away
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Dunedin Car Hire starting at £ 39.09 per day328.0 km / 203.8 miles away
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Nelson Car Hire starting at £ 18.92 per day249.6 km / 155.1 miles away
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Rotorua Car Hire starting at £ 22.14 per day677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
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Napier Car Hire starting at £ 37.03 per day574.6 km / 357.0 miles away
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Blenheim Car Hire starting at £ 30.36 per day245.0 km / 152.2 miles away
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Tauranga Car Hire starting at £ 37.03 per day716.6 km / 445.3 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Hire starting at £ 29.74 per day434.4 km / 270.0 miles away
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Invercargill Car Hire starting at £ 29.42 per day464.7 km / 288.8 miles away
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New Plymouth Car Hire starting at £ 28.57 per day516.4 km / 320.8 miles away
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Whangarei Car Hire starting at £ 29.20 per day872.4 km / 542.1 miles away
Top 16 Destinations around Christchurch
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Christchurch Airport Car Hire starting at £ 7.33 per day9.7 km / 6.1 miles away
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Blenheim Airport Car Hire starting at £ 30.36 per day246.1 km / 152.9 miles away
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Nelson Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.92 per day253.0 km / 157.2 miles away
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Wellington Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.56 per day303.0 km / 188.3 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Hire starting at £ 25.84 per day307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
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Dunedin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 39.09 per day328.3 km / 204.0 miles away
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Queenstown Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.92 per day351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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Palmerston North Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.74 per day433.8 km / 269.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.42 per day466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport Car Hire starting at £ 28.57 per day519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
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Napier Airport Car Hire starting at £ 37.03 per day573.3 km / 356.2 miles away
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Rotorua Airport Car Hire starting at £ 22.14 per day677.7 km / 421.1 miles away
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Tauranga Airport Car Hire starting at £ 37.03 per day717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
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Auckland Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.06 per day748.0 km / 464.8 miles away
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Auckland Ponsonby Car Hire starting at £ 11.01 per day764.1 km / 474.8 miles away
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Whangarei Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.20 per day876.0 km / 544.3 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Christchurch?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Christchurchfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Christchurch
The cheapest month to hire a car in Christchurch is August with prices starting at £ 20.60 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is November with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 60.45. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 33. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Christchurch?
Hirers picking up a car in Christchurch keep them for an average of 13 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in October keep them for an average of 3.
Average Hire Length in Christchurch
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Christchurch?
While travellers visit Christchurch year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is February, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Christchurch by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| yesaway | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Highlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 19 Hire Companies in Christchurch in 2021
Interrent
+6402102787307
73 Orchard Rd., Harewood Christchurch 8053 New Zealand
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Go Rentals
+6433584051
155 Orchard Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8051
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
National
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
Europcar
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
Enterprise
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
SIXT
+6436660026
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch 8053
Keddy
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
Working hours
Mon:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-02:00; 05:00-23:59
Economy rent a car
+6493033912
Christchurch Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
Avis
033589661
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Budget
033570231
Terminal Building Christchurch Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Alamo
+6433586554
Christchurch Airport
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
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
RightCars
+6468880032
28 Sheffield Cres Burnside, Burnside Christchurch 8053
Alamo
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+6435951828
11-15 Logistics Drive Harewood Christchurch 8051
Working hours
Mon:08:30-17:30
Tue:08:30-17:30
Wed:08:30-17:30
Thu:08:30-17:30
Fri:08:30-17:30
Sat:08:30-17:30
Sun:08:30-17:30
NUCarrentals
+640800800317 / +640800800312
189 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
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:09:00-16:00
Ace Rent a car
6433603270 / 033603271
20 Abros Place
Rhodium
+34965233425 / +6402102787307
Wairakei Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Goldcar
+34965233425 / +6402102787307
Wairakei Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Surprice
+6436660026
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053