Car Hire at Christchurch Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Christchurch Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris 2013
or comparable
£ 9.48
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 10.39
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£ 10.52
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 10.77
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Christchurch Airport
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 11.75
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 14.96
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Full-size
Nissan Wingroad STW
or comparable
£ 18.80
/ per day
Christchurch Airport
Premium
Ford Ranger
or comparable
£ 34.65
/ 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 22:22 on 2024-05-08.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 15 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
£ 1.30 per litre or £ 4.93 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.15 per litre or £ 4.36 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.39 per litre or £ 5.27 / 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
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328 km / 203.8 miles
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347.1 km / 215.7 miles
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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 April — when the average price for a hire is £ 24.52 per day. This is 30% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £ 55.77 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 11 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 December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at Christchurch Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Ezu Car Rental, Snap, Mode Car Rentals, Yes Rentals |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 9 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ezu Car Rental |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| 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 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ezu Car Rental | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 4 | People Carriers |
| Discount Car Rentals New Zealand | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Rentalcars247 | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Rentalcars247 | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large 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.
RG
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla STW
25 April 2024
Amazing experiences from start to finish of our New Zealand holiday. Great scenery wherever we went— Otago peninsula, the Catlins, Bluff, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Akaroa the places were something else. Throw in Skyrides on gondolas, Luges, Bike rides,Hiking ,Boat trips etc etc. Phew!!
MG
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
15 April 2024
Definitely the way to travel around NZ, in a small automatic hire car.
RF
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla (2016-2018)
14 April 2024
Scenery driving memorable up the West coast of South Island and back over Arthur's Pass was memorable.
CP
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
9 April 2024
We did over 4000km in 4 weeks touring around the South Island from Picton to Bluff and everywhere in between. An amazing trip. The car might have been small but it coped with everything.
JC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla STW
24 March 2024
The southern lakes and alps were amazing 🤩
DF
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2018 - 2020)
21 March 2024
Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Franz Josef glacier and west coast, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and Auckland
AM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
19 March 2024
Stewart Island and the Catlins
SS
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
18 March 2024
I enjoyed all the places i visited
CP
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
16 March 2024
It was a trip to see family and we visited Motueaka, Queenstown and the surrounding areas with a visit to Hammna Springs.
PL
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
14 March 2024
All of NZ
FB
France
Toyota Vitz
11 March 2024
15days road trip around South Island, definitely the best trip of my life! Landscapes are breathtaking, road are amazing, and kiwi’s are definitely my favourite people ever!
KB
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
6 March 2024
Picked up the vehicle from airport via a curtsey van and completed trip all around the South Island of New Zealand
JR
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross
12 February 2024
Glow worm caves near Westport & Pancake Rocks were amazing as was Milford Sound.
MR
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua
10 February 2024
A súper time in the South Island in this little beauty. Highly fuel efficient and generally very nice to drive. Thank you!
MD
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
27 January 2024
We drove to KaiKoura to do whale watching which was a lovely drive from Christchurch and a great day out to see the whales. The most amazing drive though was from Christchurch to Queenstown via Rakaia Gorge and Lake tekapo- the driving route is about 6 hours in total , but it is well worth it for the fabulous scenery.
JB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
25 January 2024
Queenstown, brill
DB
United Kingdom
Toyota Prius
22 January 2024
It was awesome!
Hanmer Springs hot pools, pancake rocks at Punakaiki, Buller Gorge swing bridge, bike ride at Nelson, Kaiteriteri and Abel Tasman, Blenheim wine tour by bike, boat trip to Motuara Island from Picton, whale watching in Kaikoura.
DH
United Kingdom
Toyota Hiace
12 January 2024
The whole south east and back was as dramatic as can be
NF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
17 November 2023
Everything about 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
ET
Hong Kong
Toyota Previa
7 July 2023
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
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Cross Country Rentals
9.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
451
Total rental companies
33
Average daily price
£ 15.16
Lowest daily price
£ 9.48
Total cars available
338
Top 33 Suppliers at Christchurch Airport in 2024
Cross Country Rentals
+64800777994
172 Orchard Road
£ 25 - £ 31
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
Rentalcars247
+6436629026
264 Russley Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042
£ 15 - £ 54
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
Ezi Car Rental
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch
£ 36 - £ 59
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
Hertz
+64033586730
Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 40 - £ 75
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
Snap
+640800288699 / +6492752438
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 12 - £ 80
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
SIXT
+6436660026
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch 8053
£ 26 - £ 85
Working hours
Mon:07:30-19:00
Tue:07:30-19:00
Wed:07:30-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:07:30-19:00
Sat:07:30-19:00
Sun:07:30-19:00
Go Rentals
+6433584051 / 0508246784
155 Orchard Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8051
£ 19 - £ 54
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
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
+64277220028 / +6439743818
21 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 10 - £ 33
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
Mode Car Rentals
+64035951828
11 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 16 - £ 32
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
EV Hire
+6492171001
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 15
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
£ 26 - £ 38
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
Thrifty
0800737070
30 Durey Rd
£ 36 - £ 72
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
yesaway
+6433585740 / +6421353383
153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
£ 14 - £ 66
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
Alamo
+6498703330
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
£ 32 - £ 54
Ace Rent a car
0800502277
166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
£ 26 - £ 66
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
Budget
033570231
Terminal Building
£ 25 - £ 79
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
Europcar
+64033579202
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
£ 25 - £ 39
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
Enterprise
+6433586554
30 Durey Rd, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 35 - £ 65
Ezu Car Rental
+64210438288
168 Orchard Road, Harewood
£ 9 - £ 107
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
Yes Rentals
+6434202878
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 10 - £ 93
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
£ 13 - £ 99
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
Keddy
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
£ 25 - £ 38
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
Avis
033589661
Terminal Building
£ 30 - £ 89
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
USAVE
+6492569430
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 37 - £ 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
£ 14
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
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
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
EasyGoRentals
+6433590097 / +64272889890
25 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch, 8051
£ 10 - £ 26
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
Dollar
0800243789
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
YITU Car Rental
+64800948888 / +64273922666 / +6421873789
222 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch
£ 33 - £ 123
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
Flexways
+541152630917 / +5491152599877 / +6493033912
Christchurch Airport
£ 33 - £ 54
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
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
NUCarrentals
+6421417556
218 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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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