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 02:37 on 2022-01-23.
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 £ 13.98 per day
- From Christchurch to Queenstown - 36 offers from £ 18.43 per day
- From Christchurch to Picton - 10 offers from £ 67.78 per day
- From Christchurch to Nelson - 10 offers from £ 67.78 per day
- From Christchurch to Dunedin - 10 offers from £ 67.78 per day
Top 13 Cities near Christchurch
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Queenstown starting at £ 12.22 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
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Wellington starting at £ 19.14 per day303.9 km / 188.9 miles away
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Dunedin starting at £ 25.45 per day328.0 km / 203.8 miles away
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Palmerston North starting at £ 54.39 per day434.4 km / 270.0 miles away
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Blenheim starting at £ 58.45 per day245.0 km / 152.2 miles away
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Tauranga starting at £ 47.97 per day716.6 km / 445.3 miles away
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Invercargill starting at £ 85.07 per day464.7 km / 288.8 miles away
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Whangarei starting at £ 39.31 per day872.4 km / 542.1 miles away
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New Plymouth starting at £ 38.09 per day516.4 km / 320.8 miles away
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443.0 km / 275.3 miles away
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Taupo starting at £ 38.09 per day605.5 km / 376.3 miles away
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695.3 km / 432.0 miles away
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669.0 km / 415.7 miles away
Top 12 Destinations around Christchurch
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Wellington Airport starting at £ 19.14 per day303.0 km / 188.3 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 24.95 per day307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
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Dunedin Airport starting at £ 25.45 per day328.3 km / 204.0 miles away
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Queenstown Airport starting at £ 12.22 per day351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport starting at £ 85.07 per day466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 38.09 per day519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
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Taupo Airport starting at £ 38.09 per day605.9 km / 376.5 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga starting at £ 17.91 per day757.3 km / 470.5 miles away
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Auckland East Tamaki starting at £ 17.91 per day757.5 km / 470.7 miles away
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Auckland Penrose starting at £ 39.89 per day758.3 km / 471.2 miles away
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Auckland Henderson starting at £ 17.91 per day759.4 km / 471.9 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington starting at £ 17.91 per day760.1 km / 472.3 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 £ 19.88 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 £ 58.35. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 32. 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 January, 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 |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Subaru Forester 4WD | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ezu Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 19 Hire Companies in Christchurch in 2022
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
USAVE
+64033582299 / +640508112233
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:15
Tue:08:00-17:15
Wed:08:00-17:15
Thu:08:00-17:15
Fri:08:00-17:15
Sat:08:00-17:15
Sun:08:00-17:15
Go Rentals
+6433584051 / 0508246784
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 Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
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
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: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
Avis
033589661
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:30
Tue:07:00-21:30
Wed:07:00-21:30
Thu:07:00-21:30
Fri:07:00-21:30
Sat:07:00-21:30
Sun:07:00-21:30
Budget
033570231
Terminal Building Christchurch Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:30
Tue:07:00-21:30
Wed:07:00-21:30
Thu:07:00-21:30
Fri:07:00-21:30
Sat:07:00-21:30
Sun:07:00-21:30
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
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
Dollar
+640800243789
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
RightCars
+6468880032
28 Sheffield Cres Burnside, Burnside Christchurch 8053
Alamo
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
NUCarrentals
+640800800317 / +640800800312
521 Avonhead Rd,Avonhead,Christchurch, NA 8042
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
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