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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 06, 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 06 September, 2026

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Christchurch car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(156 reviews)
  • 10 Jul 2026

    Love vroomvroom

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 22 Aug 2026

    Always easy.

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 01 Sep 2026

    Great website easy to deal with and to navigate

    paul k.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
  • 14 Aug 2026

    Intuitive site design; succinct summary of rental options (rather than hundreds I had to wade through myself), ordered sensibly (i.e. by price from lowest to highest); easy drop down menus. Would have been nice to be able to know a but more about the "mystery" options (the cars under the tarpaulins). But I suppose that would spoil the mystery!

    carl m.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Auckland Downtown
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 12 Aug 2026

    All easy

    david f.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Queenstown Downtown
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Quick & easy

    rodney b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
  • 25 Aug 2026

    Simple. Intuitive. Fast. It worked.

    david k.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 29 Jul 2026

    Easy, great prices.

    rochelle m.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Convertible, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depots16 car rental depots in Christchurch.
✅ Rental brandsApex, 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

Today

06 Sep

$44

$255

Mon

07 Sep

$58

$255

Tue

08 Sep

$61

$255

Wed

09 Sep

$39

$251

Thu

10 Sep

$48

$188

Fri

11 Sep

$48

$130

Sat

12 Sep

$48

$188

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

$47

$270

Mon

07 Sep

$60

$270

Tue

08 Sep

$64

$322

Wed

09 Sep

$41

$322

Thu

10 Sep

$51

$257

Fri

11 Sep

$51

$206

Sat

12 Sep

$51

$77

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

$54

$298

Mon

07 Sep

$70

$305

Tue

08 Sep

$75

$319

Wed

09 Sep

$48

$333

Thu

10 Sep

$59

$322

Fri

11 Sep

$57

$265

Sat

12 Sep

$57

$119

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

$67

$240

Mon

07 Sep

$87

$242

Tue

08 Sep

$87

$242

Wed

09 Sep

$67

$291

Thu

10 Sep

$87

$231

Fri

11 Sep

$72

$202

Sat

12 Sep

$87

$201

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 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

Mon

07 Sep

$156

$253

Tue

08 Sep

$179

$253

Wed

09 Sep

$119

$305

Thu

10 Sep

$142

$242

Fri

11 Sep

$93

$211

Sat

12 Sep

$144

$210

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

$98

$343

Mon

07 Sep

$209

$285

Tue

08 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

Wed

09 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

Thu

10 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

Fri

11 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

Sat

12 Sep

$209

$243

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

$119

$239

Mon

07 Sep

$200

$259

Tue

08 Sep

$200

$259

Wed

09 Sep

$118

$283

Thu

10 Sep

$159

$241

Fri

11 Sep

$103

$238

Sat

12 Sep

$151

$239

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 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

Mon

07 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

Tue

08 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

Wed

09 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

Thu

10 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

Fri

11 Sep

$211

$252

Sat

12 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 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

Mon

07 Sep

$258

$258

Tue

08 Sep

$258

$258

Wed

09 Sep

$149

$258

Thu

10 Sep

$235

$235

Fri

11 Sep

$163

$163

Sat

12 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 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

Mon

07 Sep

$130

$130

Tue

08 Sep

$130

$130

Wed

09 Sep

$116

$130

Thu

10 Sep

$130

$130

Fri

11 Sep

$130

$130

Sat

12 Sep

$130

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 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

Mon

07 Sep

$276

$276

Tue

08 Sep

$185

$323

Wed

09 Sep

$124

$298

Thu

10 Sep

$141

$270

Fri

11 Sep

$109

$257

Sat

12 Sep

$112

$231

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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 06 September, 2026

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Car rental depots in Christchurch

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Apex Christchurch Airport

    Apex Christchurch Airport

    4.8 (46)

    28 Ron Guthrie Road

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Apex Christchurch City

    Apex Christchurch City

    4.6 (11)

    150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
  • Avis Chc Harewood Cars

    Avis Chc Harewood Cars

    N/A

    78 Orchard Road (South Island)

    Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
  • Avis Christchurch City

    Avis Christchurch City

    5.0 (1)

    150 Kilmore Street (South Island)

    Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
  • Budget Christchurch Airport Trucks

    Budget Christchurch Airport Trucks

    N/A

    Terminal Building

    Mon–Sun 06:00–00:30
  • Budget Christchurch Downtown

    Budget Christchurch Downtown

    4.6 (2)

    150 Kilmore St

    Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
  • Budget Christchurch Harewood

    Budget Christchurch Harewood

    N/A

    78 Orchard Road

    Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
  • Dollar Christchurch Downtown

    Dollar Christchurch Downtown

    N/A

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch

    Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/e
  • Hertz Christchurch Downtown

    Hertz Christchurch Downtown

    4.8 (1)

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch

    Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/e
  • Hertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown

    Hertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown

    N/A

    166 Orchard Rd, Harewood

    Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30
  • Hertz Christchurch West Cars

    Hertz Christchurch West Cars

    N/A

    23 Commerce Cres, Islington

    Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
  • Hertz Christchurch West Comm

    Hertz Christchurch West Comm

    N/A

    23 Commerce Cres, Islington

    Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
  • Thrifty Christchurch Downtown

    Thrifty Christchurch Downtown

    N/A

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch

    Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/e
  • Thrifty Christchurch Harewood

    Thrifty Christchurch Harewood

    N/A

    166 Orchard Rd, Harewood

    Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30
  • Thrifty Christchurch West Cars

    Thrifty Christchurch West Cars

    N/A

    23 Commerce Cres, Islington

    Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
  • Thrifty Christchurch West Comm

    Thrifty Christchurch West Comm

    N/A

    23 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 13 September to 20 September 2026, prices range from NZD $38 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $185 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 13 September to 20 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $38 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?

    The price of a minivan hired in Christchurch from 11 September to 16 September 2026 ranges from NZD $85 to NZD $252 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 13 September to 20 September 2026 costs NZD $137 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.

  • 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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