Car Hire in Christchurch (Downtown)

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City Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Prius Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Prius Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 38.85 / per day
City Centre
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 46.81 / per day
City Centre
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or comparable
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
£ 117.77 / per day
City Centre
Standard
Nissan Bluebird Sedan or comparable
Nissan Bluebird Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 39.56 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 42.93 / per day
City Centre
Oversized Van
Mazda Premacy or comparable
Mazda Premacy
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 44.58 / per day
City Centre
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Highlander or comparable
Toyota Highlander
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Rental Cars
£ 67.71 / per day
City Centre
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
£ 120.14 / 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 20:50 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£ 65 per day
Average car hire length
12 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
£ 1.28 per litre or £ 4.85 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.14 per litre or £ 4.30 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.37 per litre or £ 5.19 / 1 gallon

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In which month is car hire in Christchurch (Downtown) the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Christchurch (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
£ 33.95
January
£ 34.74
February
£ 37.88
March
£ 40.59
April
£ 30.18
May
£ 46.83
June
£ 32.29
July
£ 23.33
August
£ 20.58
September
£ 32.54
October
£ 34.81
November
£ 40.84
December
The best month to hire a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is September — when the average price for a hire is £ 20.58 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £ 46.83 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 in Christchurch (Downtown)?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 13 days, while in July, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Christchurch (Downtown)
13
January
13
February
12
March
10
April
8
May
13
June
7
July
10
August
12
September
9
October
9
November
12
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Christchurch (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Christchurch (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Christchurch (Downtown) in January in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
333%
January
272%
February
78%
March
33%
April
4%
May
7%
June
37%
July
31%
August
50%
September
43%
October
65%
November
246%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Bargain Rental Cars, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £ 39 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 5 2 Small cars
Bargain Rental Cars Mazda Demio 4 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Bargain Rental Cars Nissan Bluebird Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Rental Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 4 2 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.4 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Bargain Rental Cars
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£ 64.79
Lowest daily price
£ 38.85
Total cars available
25

Top 7 Hire Companies in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2024

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9.4 / 56 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
£ 115 - £ 135
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3
0800737070
150 Kilmore St
£ 139 - £ 200
Working hours
Mon:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
039306102
150 Kilmore St
£ 47 - £ 49
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2
+64033652195
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Working hours
Mon:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.8
039306103
150 Kilmore St
£ 100 - £ 123
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
Sun:08:00-17:00
Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
Good 7.7 / 53 reviews
+640800566701
213 Main South Road, Hornby - Christchurch 8042
£ 39 - £ 68
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
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7
0800243789
150 Kilmore St
Working hours
Mon:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri:08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
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