Car Hire at Christchurch Airport

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Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand
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500+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Christchurch Airport
Economy
Nissan Tiida or comparable
Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezu Car Rental
£ 24.64 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Compact
Nissan Leaf or comparable
Nissan Leaf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Mode Car Rentals
£ 28.31 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or comparable
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Rentalcars247
£ 32.75 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Economy Elite
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Yes Rentals
£ 38.08 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Christchurch Airport
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan or comparable
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 42.63 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Cross Country Rentals
£ 47.43 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Go Rentals
£ 52.36 / per day
Christchurch Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 53.06 / 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 20:48 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 40 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%
Score
9.4 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.29 per litre or £ 4.87 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.14 per litre or £ 4.32 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.38 per litre or £ 5.21 / 1 gallon

Airport information

Score
7.9
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 8.7
  • Facilities and services 8.1
  • Wi-Fi 7.6
  • Dining and car hire services 7.4
  • Lounge 7.4

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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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
£ 41.42
January
£ 49.10
February
£ 35.75
March
£ 44.94
April
£ 30.80
May
£ 29.70
June
£ 33.89
July
£ 30.01
August
£ 29.99
September
£ 27.88
October
£ 34.08
November
£ 55.56
December
The best month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is £ 27.88 per day. This is 24% less than the yearly average and 50% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £ 55.56 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’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
11
January
11
February
11
March
9
April
8
May
8
June
7
July
8
August
8
September
8
October
9
November
10
December

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 June.
Monthly searches at Christchurch Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
138%
January
139%
February
121%
March
93%
April
58%
May
57%
June
69%
July
72%
August
70%
September
80%
October
132%
November
170%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Ezu Car Rental, Discount Car Rentals New Zealand, Snap, Mode Car Rentals, Yes Rentals
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £ 25 per day
Cheapest supplier Ezu Car Rental

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand Toyota Yaris 5 2 Small cars
EV Hire Toyota Aqua Hybrid 5 1 Medium cars
Ezu Car Rental Nissan Tiida 4 2 Small cars
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
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Alphard 5 4 People Carriers
Rentalcars247 Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Yes Rentals Toyota Aqua Hybrid 5 1 Medium 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.

United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2018 - 2020)
21 March 2024
Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Franz Josef glacier and west coast, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and Auckland
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
19 March 2024
Stewart Island and the Catlins
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
18 March 2024
I enjoyed all the places i visited
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.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
14 March 2024
All of NZ
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!
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
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross
12 February 2024
Glow worm caves near Westport & Pancake Rocks were amazing as was Milford Sound.
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!
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.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
25 January 2024
Queenstown, brill
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.
United Kingdom
Toyota Hiace
12 January 2024
The whole south east and back was as dramatic as can be
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
17 November 2023
Everything about New Zealand
United Kingdom
Toyota Vitz
2 November 2023
Family holiday
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
24 August 2023
Drive to queenstown was amazing then Invercargill and teanau was amazing as well
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
18 May 2023
The scenery in NZ is splendid
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
27 April 2023
Landscape was stunning
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
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 (2014 - 2016) AWD
18 March 2023
We drove move than 3,100km and the RAV 4 was faultless.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
14 March 2023
Spent two weeks travelling the South Island. Amazing scenery and country.
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
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
13 March 2023
A great adventure wonderful scenery
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.
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
6 March 2023
Most spectacular scenery and amazing people
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
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!
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.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aqua Hybrid
12 February 2023
Hanmer springs is well worth a visit for a relaxing few hours.
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
10 January 2023
We travelled most of South Island and did 2 hiking trips

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Cross Country Rentals
9.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
6.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
417
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£ 39.91
Lowest daily price
£ 24.64
Total cars available
177

Top 31 Hire Companies at Christchurch Airport in 2024

Cross Country Rentals
Cross Country Rentals
Exceptional 9.6 / 31 review
+64800777994
172 Orchard Road
£ 47
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
Rentalcars247
Exceptional 9.5 / 95 reviews
+6436629026
7/25 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch
£ 28 - £ 39
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
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.3 / 70 reviews
+640800545000 / +6492544397
Ezi Car Rental, Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch
£ 60 - £ 136
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
Hertz
Exceptional 9.1 / 64 reviews
+64033586730
Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 50 - £ 170
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
Mode Car Rentals
Mode Car Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 469 reviews
+64035951828
11 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 28 - £ 68
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 95 reviews
+6436660026
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal, Rental Car Kiosk, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch 8053
£ 47 - £ 76
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
Go Rentals
Go Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 61 review
+6433584051 / 0508246784
155 Orchard Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8051
£ 33 - £ 55
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
Snap
Snap
Very good 8.8 / 390 reviews
+640800288699 / +6492752438
170 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 96 - £ 98
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 41 review
+6498703330
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
£ 78 - £ 169
EV Hire
EV Hire
Very good 8.7 / 94 reviews
+6492171001
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 37
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
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 30 reviews
+64033579202
Christchurch Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 41 - £ 134
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 30 reviews
+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
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.6 / 13 reviews
0800502277
166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
£ 35 - £ 111
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
Budget
Very good 8.6 / 10 reviews
033570231
Terminal Building
£ 38 - £ 62
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
yesaway
yesaway
Very good 8.5 / 758 reviews
+6433585740 / +6421353383
153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
£ 106 - £ 119
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
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Discount Car Rentals New Zealand
Very good 8.5 / 645 reviews
+64277220028 / +6439743818
21 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 91 - £ 93
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 94 reviews
+64033579202
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
£ 41 - £ 133
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
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 9 reviews
+6433586554
30 Durey Rd, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 79 - £ 172
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.1 / 717 reviews
+64210438288
168 Orchard Road, Harewood
£ 25 - £ 244
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
Bargain Rental Cars
Very good 8 / 242 reviews
+640800001110 / +640212470346 / +64033603113
6 Sir Keith Park Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
£ 42 - £ 71
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
Keddy
Very good 8 / 25 reviews
+64033579202
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
£ 51 - £ 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
Yes Rentals
Yes Rentals
Good 7.9 / 452 reviews
+6434202878
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
£ 38 - £ 127
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
USAVE
USAVE
Good 7.8 / 89 reviews
+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
Jucy
Good 7.8 / 68 reviews
+6493744360 / 0800399736
JUCY Car Rental, 157 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
£ 55
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
Avis
Good 7.8 / 4 reviews
033589661
Terminal Building
£ 86 - £ 95
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
National
National
Good 7.7
+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
Firefly
Firefly
Good 7.6
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
YITU Car Rental
YITU Car Rental
Good 7.6
+64800948888 / +64273922666 / +6421873789
222 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch
£ 70 - £ 277
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
Surprice
Surprice
Good 7.5
+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
Flexways
Flexways
Good 7.3 / 4 reviews
+541152630917 / +5491152599877 / +6493033912
Christchurch Airport
£ 64 - £ 93
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
NUCarrentals
Satisfactory 6.9 / 29 reviews
+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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