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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.
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $116/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
7 Cubic Metre Van or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $116/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $134/day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Cargo Van Maxi 1100 Kg Payload or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $155/day
Special
2.5 Tonne Tipper Truck or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $180/day
Standard Elite Sport
Polestar 2 or similar
View offerTravel 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2026
from NZD $206/day
Intermediate Elite Commercial Van/Truck
12 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $208/day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 05 Oct 2026
from NZD $210/day
Standard Elite Commercial Van/Truck
40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from NZD $228/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 29, 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 29 September, 2026
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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. |
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| 🔑 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
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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Limited availability
01 Oct
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Limited availability
02 Oct
$134
$277
03 Oct
$210
$312
04 Oct
$306
$312
05 Oct
$306
$312
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Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
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Limited availability
03 Oct
$324
$330
04 Oct
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Limited availability
05 Oct
$270
$322
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Per day price range
29 Sep
$436
$453
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
$436
$453
03 Oct
$237
$277
04 Oct
$237
$453
05 Oct
$237
$350
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
$210
$346
03 Oct
$210
$296
04 Oct
$210
$296
05 Oct
$210
$296
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Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
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
03 Oct
$339
$345
04 Oct
$313
$345
05 Oct
$285
$290
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Per day price range
29 Sep
$206
$239
30 Sep
$206
$239
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
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Limited availability
03 Oct
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Limited availability
04 Oct
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Limited availability
05 Oct
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Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
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Limited availability
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
$239
$340
03 Oct
$239
$305
04 Oct
$239
$300
05 Oct
$239
$305
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
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
03 Oct
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Limited availability
04 Oct
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
05 Oct
$258
$258
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Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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Limited availability
01 Oct
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Limited availability
02 Oct
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Limited availability
03 Oct
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Limited availability
04 Oct
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Limited availability
05 Oct
$320
$374
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Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
$130
$130
01 Oct
$130
$130
02 Oct
$116
$130
03 Oct
$130
$130
04 Oct
$130
$130
05 Oct
$130
$130
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Per day price range
29 Sep
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
30 Sep
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
01 Oct
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
02 Oct
$248
$323
03 Oct
$276
$323
04 Oct
$276
$323
05 Oct
$276
$323
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 29 September, 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
4.8 (46)28 Ron Guthrie Road
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30Apex Christchurch City
4.6 (11)150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
Avis Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road (South Island)
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunAvis Christchurch City
5.0 (1)150 Kilmore Street (South Island)
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Budget Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunBudget Christchurch Airport Trucks
N/ATerminal Building
Mon–Sun 06:00–00:30Budget Christchurch City
4.6 (2)150 Kilmore St
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/e
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
4.8 (1)150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eHertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Hertz Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Hertz Christchurch West Comm
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eThrifty Christchurch Harewood
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Thrifty Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Thrifty Christchurch West Comm
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Christchurch
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?
For a rental period from 2 October to 9 October 2026, prices range from NZD $134 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $442 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Christchurch.
What is the cheapest car rental in Christchurch?
The cheapest car rental in Christchurch for the rental period from 2 October to 9 October 2026 is a 2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $116 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Christchurch?
Booking your hire car in Christchurch 12 days beforehand can save you over 21 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?
The price of a minivan hired in Christchurch from 6 October to 9 October 2026 ranges from NZD $201 to NZD $305 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Christchurch.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Christchurch?
An electric rental car hired in Christchurch from 30 September to 3 October 2026 costs NZD $206 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
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 best car rental company in Christchurch?
Avis is our highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch?
Hertz is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch, with rates from NZD $130 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
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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