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Honda Odyssey
or similar
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$24.82
per day
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Toyota Alphard
or similar
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$31.44
per day
9.3
Excellent
71 ratings
Toyota Alphard
or similar
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$33.05
per day
Toyota Estima
or similar
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$33.05
per day
Toyota Previa
or similar
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$33.05
per day
Mazda Premacy
or similar
Automatic
6
A/C
4
$36.03
per day
Toyota Alphard
or similar
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$37.13
per day
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Toyota Vellfire
or similar
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$38.07
per day
9.3
Excellent
71 ratings
Toyota Alphard 2008-2014
or similar
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$39.02
per day
9.9
Excellent
839 ratings
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:55 on 11/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$13 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.70 per liter or $6.44 per gallon
Rating
9.4 / 10
When to book at Christchurch Airport and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a van at Christchurch Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Christchurch Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December |
| Average price $13 |
Average Van Rental Price at Christchurch Airport
$150
$75
$0
$100
in January
Jan
$130
in February
Feb
$76
in March
Mar
$67
in April
Apr
$50
in May
May
$43
in June
Jun
$68
in July
Jul
$53
in August
Aug
$58
in September
Sep
$57
in October
Oct
$65
in November
Nov
$137
in December
Dec
The most cost-effective month to rent a van at Christchurch Airport is June with prices per day starting from $42.62.
When do travelers opt for renting a van at Christchurch Airport?
The month with the highest demand for vans at Christchurch Airport is December.
Popularity of Van Rental at Christchurch Airport by Monthly Searches
242
121
0
149 times in January
Jan
197 times in February
Feb
160 times in March
Mar
164 times in April
Apr
110 times in May
May
86 times in June
Jun
80 times in July
Jul
65 times in August
Aug
100 times in September
Sep
107 times in October
Oct
193 times in November
Nov
220 times in December
Dec
What's the most common van rental duration at Christchurch Airport?
Renters picking up a van at Christchurch Airport keep them for an average of 10 days in February, while those picking up their van in August keep them for an average of 7 days.
Average Van Rental Length at Christchurch Airport
11
6
0
8 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
10 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting a van at Christchurch Airport
9.4
Average rating
Based on 59 reviews
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Alphard
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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Apr 16, 2026
Joraver singh Y.
Toyota Alphard
I recently rented a car through Discover Cars for a South Island road trip in New Zealand, and the entire experience turned out to be absolutely fantastic.
Our journey began in Christchurch, where the pickup process was smooth and hassle-free. The car was in excellent condition—clean, comfortable, and perfectly suited for long drives. From the very start, it gave us complete confidence to explore freely.
We drove from Christchurch to Kaikoura, and this stretch was simply breathtaking. The coastal road offered stunning views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and dramatic mountains on the other. We made a few spontaneous stops along the way to soak in the scenery, watch seals lounging by the shore, and just enjoy the peaceful vibe.
From Kaikoura, we continued on to Nelson, passing through some of the most beautiful natural landscapes I’ve ever seen. Rolling hills, lush vineyards, and scenic viewpoints made every part of the drive enjoyable. Having a reliable and comfortable car made it easy to stop wherever we wanted and truly experience the journey, not just the destinations.
Nelson itself was vibrant and relaxing, with nearby nature spots and coastal beauty adding to the charm. After spending quality time there, we drove back to Christchurch, once again enjoying the changing landscapes and smooth driving experience.
Throughout the trip, the car performed flawlessly—great mileage, smooth handling, and no issues at all. Discover Cars made the entire rental process easy and stress-free, allowing us to focus completely on the adventure.
Overall, this road trip was unforgettable. The freedom of driving through New Zealand’s stunning scenery, combined with a dependable rental experience, made it truly special. I would highly recommend Discover Cars to anyone planning a similar journey.
Mar 11, 2026
Peter G.
Kia Carnival
Too many to mention. Every day was full of draw dropping views and memorable moments. If I had to choose I’d probably select the overnight cruise on doubtful sound and the meal at Fat Duck in Te Anau
Dec 24, 2025
CJ L.
Toyota Alphard 2009-2014
Nature spots & good restaurants were the highlights of South Island, NZ.
Nov 25, 2025
Natasha G.
Toyota Alphard
Travelled from Christchurch to Wanaka and Queenstown. Weather was poor heading down and the wiper blade lifting and slamming into the windscreen became tedious. However enjoyed beautiful weather lakefront Wanaka and Queenstown, thrills at cromwell and Queenstown, and clay cliffs Omarama on the way home.
Nov 20, 2025
james H.
Kia Carnival
Beautiful country - clean city, friendly people, super scenic views everywhere.. nice weather 👏👍
Oct 26, 2025
Patthanapong Y.
Kia Carnival
We love Queenstown, Wānaka and all lakeside area.
It’s amazing on Luge.
Oct 7, 2025
Wee Long P.
Toyota Alphard 2009-2014
New Zealand is a super beautiful place and easy to drive around.
Oct 5, 2025
James L.
Toyota Alphard
Commuted around west coast Queenstown and up through Oamaru, seen glaciers -snow capped mountains and even penguins
Sep 30, 2025
metuisela M.
Toyota Alphard
Easy to find, very affordable and great customer service
Apr 22, 2025
Wei Tung W.
Toyota Previa
New Zealand is great, we visited a lot wonderful places.
Jan 24, 2025
John M.
Toyota Previa
Travelling around the North and South islands were truly amazing, what a beautiful country. Just be prepared for a trip of a lifetime!
Oct 26, 2024
Ian B.
Toyota Alphard
Lake Tekapo absolutely amazing. Hooker Valley treck was great.
Teanau was beautiful particularly the glow worm caves. Milford Sound was brilliant, definitely do that one again.
Can recommend The Fat Duck restaurant in TeAnau.
Queenstown was amazing, so much to do there, and what a view to wake up to every morning.
Oct 10, 2024
Jeffrey D.
Toyota Estima
New Zealand, especially the South Island, is undoubtedly one of the most incredible places on Earth. Lots of nature spots and ideal for road trip
Sep 24, 2024
Don K.
Toyota Hiace
Accommodation was perfect for our stay.
Sep 22, 2024
Yong Chiew T.
Toyota Alphard 2008-2014
Beautiful and scenic place to visit overall. Would be better if car can match the experience.
Sep 20, 2024
Tanakorn C.
Toyota Hiace
nice scenery, easy to access
Aug 12, 2024
Sheung Tak Ricky C.
Toyota Alphard
Jun 25, 2024
Nai P.
Kia Carnival
Best time in a long time
May 1, 2024
Gerald C.
Toyota Alphard
Milford Sound is a must see. We drove from Christchurch to Queenstown (one way rental) which was a great choice.
Apr 30, 2024
Neville M.
Nissan NV350
Too much to share here. We initially stayed in Christchurch near the City center, which we very much enjoyed. On to Tekapo (beautiful), Cardrona Hotel (a highlight of the trip), Queenstown (with its breathtaking scenery and so many fun activities), Glenorchy (a lovely day trip), then Franz Josef (beautiful, if a little wet), Hokitika, and back through Arthurs Pass (this and the Haast Pass both great and very scenic road trips). A wonderful holiday that we all enjoyed - and the little rental van never missed a beat!
Mar 30, 2024
Ian R.
Toyota Alphard
Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown, amazing holiday
Mar 29, 2024
Sarah S.
Toyota Hiace
Castle Hill 5 day adventure with 12 amazing people. Lots of exploring and nature walks.
Mar 26, 2024
Barbara D.
Toyota Alphard
Nature walks
Scenic drives
Skydiving
Jet boat rides
Gondola rides
Farmer’s market visit
Tram rides
Mar 25, 2024
Choo Chang D.
Toyota Alphard 2004-2007
Milford sound - need to find out the right season to go . When it has rained more waterfalls are seen
Mar 17, 2024
Alan K.
Toyota Alphard
Great hikes, beautiful scenery, good food, endless things to see and do.
Mar 14, 2024
Dave W.
Toyota Alphard
6 passengers (4 International -AND their bags) carried in comfort for a lap of the lower 2/3rds of the Sth.Is. over 16 days, in a 2009 Toyata Alphard wagon. Excellent comfort & handling. Fuel economy surprisngly good -<50L 91 Petrol per ~550kms.
The thing I DID miss was a cruise control. As someone who has sciatica issues, this took the shine off being the only driver for the 3400km trip.
I'll know for next time. And there WILL be a next time from this company.
Mar 6, 2024
Robert K.
Toyota Alphard
Queenstown best place the water front lot good spot eat and drink 🤗
Feb 28, 2024
Brian James A.
Toyota Alphard 2004-2007
Attended our daughter's wedding in Tekapo. Beautiful place with lake and mountains.
Jan 31, 2024
Chris yoongi T.
Toyota Previa
Nature hike
Jan 16, 2024
Eduardo Jr D.
Kia Carnival
Excellent accommodation and perfect weather to explore South from Kaikoura to Abel Tasman.
Jan 11, 2024
Matt E.
Toyota Previa
New Zealand is a spectacular location for a driving holiday. We loved every place we went to and will definitely return.
Jan 9, 2024
Joe A.
Toyota Alphard 2008-2014
I absolutely love the South Island and I’ll be back again shortly
Dec 23, 2023
Nor Azam M.
Mazda Premacy
Scenic drive, awesome views and good road condition. New Zealand is a wonderful place for a nature holiday.
Dec 22, 2023
Ng J.
Toyota Previa
We love the varying nature sights and activities and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Oct 28, 2023
Patthanapong Y.
Kia Carnival
The view is very beautiful
Oct 24, 2023
Julius M.
Toyota Alphard
Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook was great
Sep 27, 2023
Paulo S.
Toyota Alphard
The global was good inspite of the bad weather. Restaurants that we went to had great food and was easy to find.
Aug 30, 2023
Darren G.
Toyota Alphard
Once in Queenstown our trip was awesome.
Aug 13, 2023
Marc H.
Toyota Alphard
Visited Milford Sounds, great place to go and definitely recommend taking a boat cruise.
Aug 8, 2023
John B.
Nissan Elgrand
We chose a spectacular day to climb to Snow Farm, Cardrona, and even managed to put chains on our rental! Spectacluar views on the route up and down the mountain were fabulous and made the whole trip worthwhile!
Jul 9, 2023
Michelle S.
Hyundai iMax
Yesaway were friendly an easy to deal with highly recommend.
Jul 8, 2023
Keith S.
Toyota Previa
Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown
Jun 19, 2023
Sue K.
Toyota Previa
had fantastic time in a great City
Jun 14, 2023
Suthep S.
Toyota Estima
The scenery of New Zealand is beautiful, have many activities to do in many town
May 29, 2023
Satyan B.
Toyota Alphard
Was a good experience with full of beautiful scenery along the road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown.
May 24, 2023
Thomas F.
Toyota Estima
5 people with bags to hold 3 weeks of clothes, easily managed with this car
Comfortable, quiet, drove very well,
Looked respectable and didn’t attract unwanted attention
May 15, 2023
WEI Loon L.
Nissan NV350
New Zealand has great scenery, plenty of activities at town and outskirt area, especially in Queenstown; restaurants are plenty with many cuisine choices, serving exemplary meals.
May 9, 2023
JOHN M.
Toyota Previa
Travelled for Hockey internationals. Managed to visit Hanmer Springs .... bungy and jet boat, Gondola ride, Tram through city, Antarctic Exhibition and Quake City, Thermal pools
Apr 22, 2023
COLLIN C.
Toyota Estima
Our holiday was about catching up with friends and family mostly.
Dec 14, 2022
JUANG LAANG N.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
We are family of 9, the 12 seater Benz Sprinter was great to have us travelling across South Island. Spacious to fit all us and luggage, my family could rest well all time while driving.
Showing 10 out of 50 reviews
Top 10 suppliers at Christchurch Airport in 2026
9.9
Excellent
839 ratings
Value for money
9.8
Ease of finding
10
Agent helpfulness
9.8
Pick-up speed
10
Drop-off speed
10
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.7
$39–$110
per day
152 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
+6492171001
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Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Dollar
9.5
Excellent
29 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.8
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.7
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.4
$67–$81
per day
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch
+640800243789
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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
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00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Hao Rentals
9.3
Excellent
71 ratings
Value for money
9.4
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$31–$39
per day
29 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch
+6421769888 / +6433603113
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Mon
08:00-17:59
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08:00-17:59
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08:00-17:59
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9.2
Excellent
71 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$94–$115
per day
Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053
+64033586730
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Mon
00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
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00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
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Ace Rental Cars
8.9
Very Good
24 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$100
per day
166 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
0800502277
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08:30-17:00
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08:30-17:00
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08:30-17:00
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James Blond
8.3
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$188
per day
Airpark Canterbury, 17/25 Logistics Drive, Harewood, 8544, Christchurch
+640800525663
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00:00-23:59
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00:00-23:59
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00:00-23:59
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Blue Rental
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$25–$99
per day
249 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
+6432818858 / +64211899320
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Mon
09:30-16:59
Tue
09:30-16:59
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09:30-16:59
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09:30-16:59
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09:30-16:59
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09:30-16:59
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Carwiz
7.9
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
$42–$166
per day
168 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
+64210438288
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Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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Autounion
7.6
Average
76 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
7.5
$84–$106
per day
Airpark Canterbury, 264 Russley Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042
+6480022776468
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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NUCarrentals
7.0
Below Average
30 ratings
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
6.5
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
6.9
Drop-off speed
7.6
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
6.8
$85–$96
per day
218 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
+6433570218
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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09:00-16:00
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