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Car rental rates in Christchurch / Ōtautahi
The largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch / Ōtautahi sits midway down the east coast of the island, roughly four and a half hours to the north of Dunedin / Ōtepoti and four hours to the south of Blenheim / Waiharakeke. A popular tourist destination, the city is within easy reach of New Zealand’s beautiful ski fields and Southern Alps, with popular road trip destinations including Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, and Kaikoura.
Getting on the road in Christchurch is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2026
from NZD $57/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2026
from NZD $58/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2026
from NZD $60/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2026
from NZD $68/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 13 Jul - 16 Jul 2026
from NZD $130/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 13 Jul - 16 Jul 2026
from NZD $130/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2026
from NZD $144/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2026
from NZD $158/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2026
from NZD $166/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 12, 2026 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 12 July, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 06 Apr 2026dermarious h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 25 Jun 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarQueenstown Airport
- 08 May 2026mark f.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarQueenstown Airport
- 08 Apr 2026sam h.Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 23 Apr 2026jamie c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarQueenstown Airport
- 22 Mar 2026micheal h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarNelson Airport
- 23 Apr 2026mark l.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Airport
- 23 Jun 2026rodney b.Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Convertible, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 16 car rental depots in Christchurch. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Christchurch daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
$71
$260
13 Jul
$210
$266
14 Jul
$84
$262
15 Jul
$57
$262
16 Jul
$69
$260
17 Jul
$57
$260
18 Jul
$69
$260
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
$157
$275
13 Jul
$221
$275
14 Jul
$87
$322
15 Jul
$60
$322
16 Jul
$72
$322
17 Jul
$60
$322
18 Jul
$72
$275
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
$201
$487
13 Jul
$365
$408
14 Jul
$289
$406
15 Jul
$217
$396
16 Jul
$271
$396
17 Jul
$174
$396
18 Jul
$184
$396
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
$236
$236
13 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
14 Jul
$99
$338
15 Jul
$68
$367
16 Jul
$82
$317
17 Jul
$68
$315
18 Jul
$82
$301
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
$296
$347
14 Jul
$296
$349
15 Jul
$296
$347
16 Jul
$296
$347
17 Jul
$158
$347
18 Jul
$321
$332
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
$230
$340
13 Jul
$230
$305
14 Jul
$230
$305
15 Jul
$230
$305
16 Jul
$230
$305
17 Jul
$230
$305
18 Jul
$230
$239
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
14 Jul
$464
$469
15 Jul
$420
$469
16 Jul
$464
$469
17 Jul
$420
$469
18 Jul
$464
$469
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
$333
$333
14 Jul
$328
$328
15 Jul
$298
$328
16 Jul
$325
$325
17 Jul
$298
$317
18 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
$320
$374
14 Jul
$320
$374
15 Jul
$320
$374
16 Jul
$320
$374
17 Jul
$320
$374
18 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
$130
$130
14 Jul
$130
$130
15 Jul
$130
$130
16 Jul
$130
$130
17 Jul
$130
$130
18 Jul
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jul
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Jul
$182
$182
14 Jul
$182
$203
15 Jul
$182
$203
16 Jul
$182
$203
17 Jul
$166
$203
18 Jul
$182
$203
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 12 July, 2026
Christchurch Airport car hire
Are you flying into Christchurch?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Car rental depots in Christchurch
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Christchurch Airport
View details4.8 (46)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM28 Ron Guthrie Road, South Island
Apex Christchurch City
View details4.6 (11)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, South Island
Avis Chc Harewood Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed78 Orchard Road (South Island), South Island
Avis Christchurch City
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM150 Kilmore Street (South Island), South Island
Budget Chc Harewood Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed78 Orchard Road, South Island
Budget Christchurch Airport Trucks
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 6:00 AM - 12:30 AMTerminal Building
Budget Christchurch City
View details4.6 (2)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM150 Kilmore St, South Island
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Hertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM166 Orchard Rd, Harewood, North Island
Hertz Christchurch West Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM23 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Hertz Christchurch West Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM23 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch Harewood
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM166 Orchard Rd, Harewood, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch West Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM23 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch West Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM23 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Christchurch
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?
Prices start at NZD $57 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $396 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $230 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Christchurch.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Christchurch?
The highest-rated rental car in Christchurch is Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch?
Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Christchurch?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Christchurch may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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