Car Hire in Christchurch

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Christchurch Airport
Mini
Nissan March or comparable
Nissan March
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
$8.08 per day
City Centre
Compact
Mazda Demio or comparable
Mazda Demio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
$10.74 per day
Christchurch Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris 2016 or comparable
Toyota Yaris 2016
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezu Car Rental
$11.32 per day
Christchurch Airport
Compact Elite
Toyota Yaris 2017 or comparable
Toyota Yaris 2017
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
$15.63 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Christchurch Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2019) or comparable
Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2019)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Mode Car Rentals
$15.74 per day
Christchurch Airport
Standard Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Snap
$18.03 per day
Christchurch Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
$25.02 per day
Christchurch Airport
Standard SUV
Subaru Forester or comparable
Subaru Forester
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
A Rentals
$27.01 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:45 on 26/06/2025. 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
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
$16 per day
Average car hire length
10 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
$1.69 per litre or $6.41 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.52 per litre or $5.77 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.73 per litre or $6.55 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 $19.71 per day
  • From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from $25.99 per day
  • From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from $95.60 per day
  • From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from $95.60 per day
  • From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from $95.60 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
$55.59
January
$53.68
February
$40.35
March
$36.22
April
$23.42
May
$22.98
June
$27.38
July
$28.78
August
$24.83
September
$28.81
October
$38.36
November
$73.50
December
The best month to hire a car in Christchurch is June (when the average price is $22.98 per day). This is 39% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in December (when the average price is $73.50).

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 12 days, and in June, they keep their car for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Christchurch
12
January
12
February
11
March
10
April
9
May
8
June
9
July
8
August
9
September
9
October
10
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
141%
January
154%
February
130%
March
114%
April
54%
May
44%
June
58%
July
60%
August
62%
September
80%
October
134%
November
171%
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 categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $8 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 SUVs
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Yaris 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Jucy Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Rentalcars247 Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 SUVs
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Yaris 2016 5 1 Small cars
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Aqua 5 2 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 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.

New Zealand
Toyota Aqua
02/06/2025
Had a great time exploring Christchurch, being in nature, catching up with friends and eating amazing food
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla (2019-2021)
18/04/2025
Love the views. Easy parking
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
12/04/2025
see milford sound, and central Otago is amazing especially the rial trail
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
11/02/2025
We toured parts of the South Island and our car was a saloon just right for 2 with suitcases.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris (2016-2018)
13/11/2024
We drove from Christchurch to Wanaka taking in Lake Tekapo - incredible scenery!
Photo 1 by Nicola W. about hiring a Toyota Yaris (2016-2018) in Christchurch (13/11/2024) Photo 2 by Nicola W. about hiring a Toyota Yaris (2016-2018) in Christchurch (13/11/2024) Photo 3 by Nicola W. about hiring a Toyota Yaris (2016-2018) in Christchurch (13/11/2024)
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
Ford Puma
04/03/2024
Great views
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Eclipse
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
Ford Puma
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
9.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
351
Total rental companies
39
Average daily price
$16.45
Lowest daily price
$8.08
Total cars available
472

Top 39 suppliers in Christchurch in 2025

Cross Country Rentals
Cross Country Rentals
Exceptional 9.5 / 86 reviews
1 location
$26 - $29
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 1,200 reviews
1 location
$11 - $131
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 155 reviews
2 locations
$34 - $127
GoldStar
GoldStar
Exceptional 9.4 / 36 reviews
1 location
$38
Rentalcars247
Rentalcars247
Exceptional 9.4 / 178 reviews
1 location
$18 - $55
Dollar
Dollar
Exceptional 9.2 / 13 reviews
2 locations
$64 - $65
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 674 reviews
2 locations
$16 - $279
Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9.2 / 66 reviews
3 locations
$107 - $127
Snap
Snap
Exceptional 9.1 / 520 reviews
1 location
$16 - $178
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 101 reviews
1 location
$39 - $151
Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Very good 8.8 / 71 reviews
2 locations
$29 - $82
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.8 / 13 reviews
3 locations
$36 - $174
Mode Car Rentals
Mode Car Rentals
Very good 8.8 / 607 reviews
1 location
$12 - $51
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 50 reviews
1 location
$34 - $331
EV Hire
EV Hire
Very good 8.8 / 115 reviews
1 location
$15
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 41 reviews
3 locations
$65 - $205
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Very good 8.7 / 14 reviews
1 location
$26 - $72
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 13 reviews
1 location
$34 - $331
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.6 / 104 reviews
1 location
$76 - $240
Joy Car Rental
Joy Car Rental
Very good 8.6 / 47 reviews
1 location
$35 - $44
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 35 reviews
1 location
$79 - $130
yesaway
yesaway
Very good 8.4 / 774 reviews
1 location
$19 - $155
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
3 locations
$39 - $179
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Very good 8.3 / 394 reviews
2 locations
$11 - $162
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$11 - $162
NZ Rent a Car
NZ Rent a Car
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$11 - $162
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$11 - $162
James Blond
James Blond
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$52 - $188
YITU Car Rental
YITU Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
1 location
$52 - $188
A Rentals
A Rentals
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$22 - $64
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$51 - $263
Surprice
Surprice
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$51 - $263
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 26 reviews
1 location
$194
Jucy
Jucy
Average 7.8 / 95 reviews
1 location
$14 - $16
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.8 / 7 reviews
1 location
$43 - $95
USave Truck & Van Rentals
USave Truck & Van Rentals
Average 7.8 / 90 reviews
1 location
$48
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Average 7.7 / 980 reviews
1 location
$15 - $50
Autounion
Autounion
Average 7.2 / 58 reviews
1 location
$8 - $71
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Average 7 / 30 reviews
1 location
$22 - $111
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