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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.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from NZD $53/day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from NZD $56/day
Compact Car
Hyundai I30
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from NZD $60/day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from NZD $66/day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from NZD $75/day
Compact Elite SUV
Mercedes GLA 200 or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from NZD $79/day
Fullsize SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from NZD $88/day
Fullsize Sport
Ford Mustang or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from NZD $92/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck or similar
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from NZD $116/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 14, 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 14 October, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 02 Oct 2026ian f.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 22 Sep 2026andrew m.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarAuckland Downtown
- 09 Sep 2026jan m.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarNelson Airport
- 23 Jun 2026rodney b.Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 28 Jun 2026pat a.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarQueenstown Airport
- 12 Aug 2026david f.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarQueenstown Downtown
- 11 Sep 2026philip h.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarWellington Airport
- 16 Sep 2026cameron w.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarNew Plymouth 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 | 15 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
14 Oct
$58
$274
15 Oct
$76
$242
16 Oct
$53
$242
17 Oct
$60
$286
18 Oct
$78
$242
19 Oct
$65
$312
20 Oct
$78
$302
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$61
$324
15 Oct
$80
$330
16 Oct
$56
$212
17 Oct
$62
$330
18 Oct
$81
$98
19 Oct
$65
$330
20 Oct
$81
$330
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$73
$357
15 Oct
$98
$333
16 Oct
$98
$326
17 Oct
$75
$355
18 Oct
$98
$333
19 Oct
$81
$333
20 Oct
$98
$333
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$66
$330
15 Oct
$86
$245
16 Oct
$86
$245
17 Oct
$66
$230
18 Oct
$86
$138
19 Oct
$71
$283
20 Oct
$86
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$256
$296
15 Oct
$210
$256
16 Oct
$140
$256
17 Oct
$119
$241
18 Oct
$140
$145
19 Oct
$133
$296
20 Oct
$170
$296
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$221
$339
15 Oct
$339
$345
16 Oct
$221
$227
17 Oct
$298
$345
18 Oct
$339
$345
19 Oct
$312
$336
20 Oct
$330
$336
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$153
$340
15 Oct
$154
$258
16 Oct
$166
$258
17 Oct
$177
$340
18 Oct
$195
$239
19 Oct
$199
$251
20 Oct
$202
$251
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$150
$255
15 Oct
$196
$196
16 Oct
$196
$196
17 Oct
$150
$196
18 Oct
$196
$196
19 Oct
$162
$196
20 Oct
$196
$196
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$239
$239
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$258
$258
20 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$95
$244
15 Oct
$98
$285
16 Oct
$92
$98
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$108
$285
20 Oct
$108
$285
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 Oct
$130
$130
16 Oct
$130
$130
17 Oct
$116
$130
18 Oct
$130
$130
19 Oct
$130
$130
20 Oct
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$248
$276
15 Oct
$276
$323
16 Oct
$197
$311
17 Oct
$164
$242
18 Oct
$177
$197
19 Oct
$166
$323
20 Oct
$189
$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 14 October, 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 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 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026, prices range from NZD $52 per day for a Compact car to NZD $114 per day for a Fullsize 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 is a Compact car from NZD $52 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’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?
A minivan hired in Christchurch starts from NZD $166 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. 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 16 October to 19 October 2026 costs NZD $221 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 best car rental company in Christchurch?
Apex is our highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, scoring an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch, with rates from NZD $51 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. 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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