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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 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $45/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $46/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $48/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $53/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 20 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $60/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $60/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 23 May - 26 May 2026
from NZD $62/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 22 May - 25 May 2026
from NZD $66/day
Special
View offerTravel 22 May - 27 May 2026
from NZD $73/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 17, 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 17 May, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 06 Apr 2026dermarious h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 22 Mar 2026micheal h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarNelson Airport
- 29 Jan 2026stephanie g.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 19 Jan 2026geoffrey a.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarChristchurch Airport
- 24 Jan 2026momia t.Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero or similarAuckland City
- 13 Feb 2026william n.Booked: Hyundai Imax or similarQueenstown Airport
- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
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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
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
$46
$127
18 May
$52
$242
19 May
$52
$255
20 May
$45
$244
21 May
$45
$248
22 May
$45
$122
23 May
$45
$248
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
$49
$134
18 May
$54
$270
19 May
$54
$262
20 May
$48
$270
21 May
$48
$256
22 May
$48
$125
23 May
$48
$256
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
$57
$156
18 May
$63
$315
19 May
$63
$315
20 May
$55
$315
21 May
$53
$326
22 May
$53
$146
23 May
$53
$326
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
$72
$89
18 May
$72
$314
19 May
$69
$315
20 May
$60
$315
21 May
$60
$315
22 May
$60
$288
23 May
$60
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
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 May
$87
$296
19 May
$75
$347
20 May
$66
$347
21 May
$66
$347
22 May
$66
$317
23 May
$66
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
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 May
$141
$281
19 May
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
20 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
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
23 May
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
17 May
$129
$212
18 May
$189
$214
19 May
$189
$214
20 May
$120
$214
21 May
$123
$214
22 May
$122
$203
23 May
$103
$108
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
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 May
$211
$211
19 May
$211
$238
20 May
$211
$238
21 May
$211
$238
22 May
$211
$221
23 May
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
17 May
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 May
$302
$302
19 May
$318
$318
20 May
$152
$305
21 May
$310
$310
22 May
$148
$152
23 May
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
17 May
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 May
$197
$374
19 May
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
20 May
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
21 May
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
22 May
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
23 May
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
17 May
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 May
$130
$130
19 May
$130
$130
20 May
$130
$130
21 May
$130
$130
22 May
$130
$130
23 May
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 May
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 May
$182
$182
19 May
$89
$203
20 May
$85
$203
21 May
$73
$203
22 May
$63
$182
23 May
$62
$63
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 17 May, 2026
Christchurch Airport car hire
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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 $308 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Christchurch?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $141 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 $103 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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