Car Hire at Christchurch Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£ 20.19
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
or comparable
£ 21.38
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Leaf
or comparable
£ 21.95
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 22.78
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 24.64
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Premium Van
Toyota Alphard
or comparable
£ 33.52
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero
or comparable
£ 47.21
/ per day
Christchurch Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner *Model Guaranteed*
or comparable
£ 56.36
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 15:17 on 2023-12-04.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 31 per day
Average car hire length
9 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%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.32 per litre or £ 5.01 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.17 per litre or £ 4.44 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.54 per litre or £ 5.82 / 1 gallon
Airport information
Christchurch Airport (CHC)
- IATA: CHC
- ICAO: NZCH
- Name: Christchurch Airport (CHC)
- Distance from the city centre: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 2 Destinations around Christchurch Airport
-
Car Hire at Dunedin Airport starting at £ 37.82 per day328.0 km / 203.8 miles away
-
Car Hire at Queenstown Airport starting at £ 22.80 per day347.1 km / 215.7 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Christchurch Airport the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Christchurch Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Christchurch Airport
The best month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £ 27.91 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £ 63.14 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.
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’s the usual hire length for renters at Christchurch Airport?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 10 days, while in July, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Christchurch Airport
Which 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 at Christchurch Airport in February in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches at Christchurch Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Mode Car Rentals, Snap, Yes Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Yes Rentals |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| EV Hire | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Yes Rentals | Toyota Aqua Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Mode Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla (2017 - 2020) | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Snap | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | 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 an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
BC
United Kingdom
Nissan Tiida
15 November 2023
Road trip down the west coast of new Zealand
AH
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
2 November 2023
Family holiday
PB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
24 August 2023
Drive to queenstown was amazing then Invercargill and teanau was amazing as well
DD
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
18 May 2023
The scenery in NZ is splendid
DJ
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
27 April 2023
Landscape was stunning
GW
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Hatch
16 April 2023
We did so much. We spent 3 weeks exploring New Zealand in our Kia Sorento. Milford Sound, Franz Josef, bungee jumping in Queenstown. A trip of a lifetime
PO
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016) AWD
18 March 2023
We drove move than 3,100km and the RAV 4 was faultless.
GH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
14 March 2023
Spent two weeks travelling the South Island. Amazing scenery and country.
KG
United Kingdom
Toyota Estima
14 March 2023
Wild food festival at Hokatiki, great afternoon's eating weird foods, drinking and listening to live music. Journey over Arthur's pass was spectacular
BC
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
13 March 2023
A great adventure wonderful scenery
JH
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
9 March 2023
We loved our road trip, but the weather was not always kind to us. Highlights were the amazing NZ scenery, delicious wines, fabulous walking and nature, great Air BnB experiences, and wonderful people.
CL
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
6 March 2023
Most spectacular scenery and amazing people
JY
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
2 March 2023
I loved every bit of the South Island I just wish I had longer to stay and enjoy.. my main purpose of my trip was to do many of the nz walks.. my favourite walk of the island is the hooker valley trail I highly recommend anyone to do this walk its an amazing walk.. nz has really looked after these walks for travellers to enjoy.. well done nz
EC
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
15 February 2023
Travelled full of NZ from north to south over 10 weeks. The landscape changed around every corner we turned … absolutely loved it!
AH
United Kingdom
Mazda Demio
14 February 2023
There is so much superb scenery it is difficult to state a preference. We were able to find enough restaurants with reasonably priced menus, even in rural areas.
SB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
12 February 2023
Hanmer springs is well worth a visit for a relaxing few hours.
NB
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
10 January 2023
We travelled most of South Island and did 2 hiking trips
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
325
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£ 31.03
Lowest daily price
£ 20.22
Total cars available
237
Top 31 Hire Companies at Christchurch Airport in 2023
Hertz
+64033586730
Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 65 - £ 219
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Tue:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Wed:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Thu:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Fri:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Sat:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Sun:00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Rentalcars247
+6436629026
7/25 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch
£ 23 - £ 36
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
yesaway
+6433585740 / +6421353383
153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
£ 24 - £ 84
Working hours
Mon:08:01-17:59
Tue:08:01-17:59
Wed:08:01-17:59
Thu:08:01-17:59
Fri:08:01-17:59
Sat:08:01-17:59
Sun:08:01-17:59
SIXT
+6436660026
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch 8053
£ 33 - £ 106
Working hours
Mon:07:30-21:30
Tue:07:30-21:30
Wed:07:30-21:30
Thu:07:30-21:30
Fri:07:30-21:30
Sat:07:30-21:30
Sun:07:30-21:30
Ezu Car Rental
+64210438288
168 Orchard Road, Harewood
£ 20 - £ 126
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Mode Car Rentals
+64035951828
11 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 22 - £ 41
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
Snap
+640800288699 / +6492752438
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 37 - £ 65
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-17:30
Sun:08:00-17:30
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch
£ 43 - £ 123
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
Go Rentals
+6433584051 / 0508246784
155 Orchard Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8051
£ 55 - £ 68
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
Alamo
+6498703330
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
£ 34 - £ 69
Thrifty
+6433531940
Airport Desk
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:30
Tue:07:30-22:30
Wed:07:30-22:30
Thu:07:30-22:30
Fri:07:30-22:30
Sat:07:30-22:30
Sun:07:30-22:30
Cross Country Rentals
+64800777994
172 Orchard Road
£ 52
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
Europcar
+64033579202
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
£ 58 - £ 103
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
EV Hire
+6492171001
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 49
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Routes Car Rental
+64033579202
Christchurch Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 60 - £ 106
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Budget
033570231
Terminal Building
£ 43 - £ 91
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
+64277220028 / +6439743818
21 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 25 - £ 40
Working hours
Mon:09:00-16:55
Tue:09:00-16:55
Wed:09:00-16:55
Thu:09:00-16:55
Fri:09:00-16:55
Sat:09:00-16:55
Sun:09:00-16:55
Yes Rentals
+6434202878
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 20 - £ 65
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Bargain Rental Cars
+640800001110 / +640212470346 / +64033603113
6 Sir Keith Park Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 21 - £ 154
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Ace Rent a car
0800502277
166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
£ 68
Working hours
Mon:08:30-17:00
Tue:08:30-17:00
Wed:08:30-17:00
Thu:08:30-17:00
Fri:08:30-17:00
Sat:08:30-17:00
Sun:08:30-17:00
Enterprise
+6433586554
30 Durey Rd, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 36 - £ 72
Keddy
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
£ 24 - £ 118
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
USAVE
+6492569430
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 38
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
Jucy
+6493744360 / 0800399736
JUCY Car Rental, 157 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
£ 31 - £ 54
Working hours
Mon:08:30-16:00
Tue:08:30-16:00
Wed:08:30-16:00
Thu:08:30-16:00
Fri:08:30-16:00
Sat:08:30-16:00
Sun:08:30-16:00
Avis
033589661
Terminal Building
£ 44 - £ 214
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:30; 06:00-23:59
Carwiz
+64211802323
3 Pukaki Rd, Christchurch
£ 143 - £ 169
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
30 Durey Rd
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
Surprice
+6436660026
5 Ivan Jamieson Place
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
Firefly
033586730
30 Durey Rd
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
Flexways
+541152630917 / +5491152599877
Christchurch Airport
£ 111 - £ 215
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
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
NUCarrentals
+6421417556
218 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
£ 38 - £ 77
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
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