Car Hire at Christchurch Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 9.49
per day
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
- 5
- 1
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 12.18
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
- 5
- 2
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 12.80
per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris (2017 - 2020)
or comparable
- 5
- 1
- 5
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 13.61
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
or comparable
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 20.56
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Alphard
or comparable
- 8x
- 3x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 21.10
/ per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
- 4x
- 2x
- 4x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 24.96
/ per day
Full-size
Kia Sorento
or comparable
- 5x
- 4x
- 5x
- A/C
- Auto.
£ 34.64
/ 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 02:02 on 2022-01-24.
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%
Airport information
Christchurch Airport (CHC)
- IATA: CHC
- ICAO: NZCH
- Name: Christchurch Airport (CHC)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 94,955
- Passengers (per year): 6,439,703
- Distance from the city centre: 5.6 miles / 9 km WNW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +64 3 358 5029
- Email: info@cial.co.nz
Top 13 Destinations around Christchurch Airport
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Wellington Airport starting at £ 18.04 per day303.0 km / 188.3 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal starting at £ 24.90 per day307.8 km / 191.3 miles away
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Dunedin Airport starting at £ 23.93 per day328.3 km / 204.0 miles away
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Queenstown Airport starting at £ 12.57 per day351.7 km / 218.5 miles away
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Invercargill Airport starting at £ 78.54 per day466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport starting at £ 37.76 per day519.2 km / 322.6 miles away
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Taupo Airport starting at £ 37.76 per day605.9 km / 376.5 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga starting at £ 17.76 per day757.3 km / 470.5 miles away
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Auckland East Tamaki starting at £ 17.76 per day757.5 km / 470.7 miles away
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Auckland Penrose starting at £ 40.87 per day758.3 km / 471.2 miles away
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Auckland Henderson starting at £ 17.76 per day759.4 km / 471.9 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington starting at £ 17.76 per day760.1 km / 472.3 miles away
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Auckland Ponsonby starting at £ 10.61 per day764.1 km / 474.8 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Christchurch Airport?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at Christchurch Airport fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Christchurch Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is August with prices starting at £ 19.84 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 £ 58.24. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. 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’s the most popular hire length at Christchurch Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Christchurch Airport 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 at Christchurch Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Christchurch Airport?
Though Christchurch Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in January. October is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Snap Rentals | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 1 | Medium 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 at Christchurch Airport 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
£ 62 - £ 63
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
£ 29 - £ 141
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
£ 22 - £ 50
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,
£ 24 - £ 117
SIXT
+6436660026
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch 8053
£ 29 - £ 84
Keddy
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
£ 26 - £ 27
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
Avis
033589661
Terminal Building
£ 68 - £ 126
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
£ 62 - £ 124
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
£ 15 - £ 37
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
+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
+6433586554
20 RON GUTHREY RD,
£ 24 - £ 116
NUCarrentals
+640800800317 / +640800800312
521 Avonhead Rd,Avonhead,Christchurch, NA 8042
£ 20 - £ 149
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