Car Hire at Christchurch Airport

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Nissan March

Nissan Tiida

Nissan Sylphy

Mazda CX-5


Toyota Alphard

Mazda Demio

Nissan Note

Toyota Aqua

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Auris

Nissan Sunny

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Camry


Toyota Corolla Station wagon

Toyota Alphard


Honda Odyssey


Toyota Camry

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Vitz

Toyota Aqua

Mazda Demio

Toyota Alphard

Toyota Yaris

Nissan March

Nissan Tiida

Toyota Vitz

Mazda Demio

Toyota Aqua

Toyota Aqua

Toyota Hiace

Toyota Corolla 2018-2020

Toyota Vellfire


Toyota Corolla

Suzuki Swift

Great Wall Tank 300


Mitsubishi ASX

Toyota Yaris Cross

Nissan NV350

Toyota C-HR

Mitsubishi Outlander

Toyota RAV4

Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Alphard

Toyota Alphard 2008-2014

Toyota Alphard 2004-2007

mazda cx-3

Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4

Toyota Corolla Cross

MG ZS

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Airport information
- Top 2 locations near Christchurch Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Christchurch Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 8 Nov 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Christchurch Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 47 suppliers at Christchurch Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport information
Top 2 locations near Christchurch Airport
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £49.39 per day328 km / 203.81 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £12.47 per day347.1 km / 215.68 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Christchurch Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Christchurch Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Christchurch Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price £28 | A good deal £18 | Cheapest supplier Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Cheapest car type People Carriers |
£38
in January
£57
in February
£30
in March
£24
in April
£16
in May
£16
in June
£20
in July
£17
in August
£18
in September
£18
in October
£26
in November
£51
in December
The best month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is £16.25 per day. This is 43% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £57.31 per day).
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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Christchurch Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Christchurch Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
1.5 times in January
1.8 times in February
1.4 times in March
0.9 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.4 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.5 times in September
0.6 times in October
1.6 times in November
1.9 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Christchurch Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 13 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 8 days.
13 days in January
11 days in February
11 days in March
9 days in April
8 days in May
9 days in June
9 days in July
9 days in August
8 days in September
9 days in October
11 days in November
11 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Yes Rentals, Rentalcars247, A Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Discount Car Rentals New Zealand |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Medium car |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Aqua | 5 | Large car |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Aqua | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 8 Nov 2026)
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