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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
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $45/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $46/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $48/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $53/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 06 Aug 2026
from NZD $57/day
Intermediate Convertible
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from NZD $67/day
Compact Elite SUV
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from NZD $79/day
Fullsize Sport
View offerTravel 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
from NZD $84/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from NZD $91/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 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 July, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 06 Apr 2026dermarious h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 23 Apr 2026jamie c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarQueenstown Airport
- 25 Jun 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarQueenstown Airport
- 04 Jun 2026jamie c.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 25 Apr 2026esther w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington Airport
- 25 Apr 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarChristchurch Airport
- 26 Jul 2026grant h.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Downtown
- 09 Jun 2026jarrod b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 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
29 Jul
$38
$310
30 Jul
$50
$260
31 Jul
$50
$255
01 Aug
$45
$255
02 Aug
$51
$255
03 Aug
$45
$255
04 Aug
$51
$255
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$40
$319
30 Jul
$52
$322
31 Jul
$52
$270
01 Aug
$48
$270
02 Aug
$54
$270
03 Aug
$48
$322
04 Aug
$54
$322
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$44
$392
30 Jul
$59
$357
31 Jul
$59
$357
01 Aug
$53
$333
02 Aug
$60
$333
03 Aug
$61
$347
04 Aug
$173
$347
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$54
$315
30 Jul
$71
$203
31 Jul
$70
$203
01 Aug
$57
$203
02 Aug
$69
$203
03 Aug
$57
$203
04 Aug
$69
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$296
$296
30 Jul
$154
$347
31 Jul
$134
$327
01 Aug
$144
$154
02 Aug
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 Aug
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
04 Aug
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
29 Jul
$158
$305
30 Jul
$179
$239
31 Jul
$164
$261
01 Aug
$159
$178
02 Aug
$177
$189
03 Aug
$160
$305
04 Aug
$201
$305
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$150
$526
30 Jul
$196
$469
31 Jul
$196
$469
01 Aug
$162
$196
02 Aug
$196
$196
03 Aug
$162
$196
04 Aug
$196
$196
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$292
$353
30 Jul
$318
$318
31 Jul
$67
$67
01 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
$146
$312
04 Aug
$312
$312
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jul
$84
$374
31 Jul
$92
$101
01 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
$250
$374
04 Aug
$320
$374
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jul
$130
$130
31 Jul
$130
$130
01 Aug
$130
$130
02 Aug
$130
$130
03 Aug
$130
$130
04 Aug
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Jul
$182
$248
30 Jul
$182
$203
31 Jul
$91
$191
01 Aug
$131
$158
02 Aug
$142
$156
03 Aug
$129
$323
04 Aug
$179
$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 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 $45 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $189 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 $159 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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