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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.
Compact Car
Hyundai I30
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $85/day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $96/day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $102/day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $116/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck or similar
View offerTravel 01 Nov - 08 Nov 2026
from NZD $116/day
Fullsize SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $129/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $145/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $152/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa or similar
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026
from NZD $157/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 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 October, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 04 Oct 2026daniel m.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarQueenstown Airport
- 14 Sep 2026james a.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarAuckland Airport
- 21 Aug 2026allison b.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 07 Sep 2026vicki s.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 03 Jul 2026robert a.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 26 Jul 2026erin g.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarQueenstown Airport
- 03 Oct 2026jack g.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland City
- 29 Jul 2026rochelle m.Booked: Kia Seltos 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 | 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
29 Oct
$63
$81
30 Oct
$85
$287
31 Oct
$107
$312
01 Nov
$99
$325
02 Nov
$130
$147
03 Nov
$107
$147
04 Nov
$130
$147
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$77
$330
30 Oct
$96
$283
31 Oct
$116
$330
01 Nov
$103
$343
02 Nov
$135
$331
03 Nov
$112
$333
04 Nov
$135
$331
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$92
$436
30 Oct
$116
$354
31 Oct
$139
$424
01 Nov
$125
$410
02 Nov
$163
$361
03 Nov
$134
$361
04 Nov
$163
$341
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$82
$511
30 Oct
$102
$429
31 Oct
$123
$464
01 Nov
$110
$450
02 Nov
$144
$401
03 Nov
$119
$401
04 Nov
$144
$381
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$296
$536
30 Oct
$210
$454
31 Oct
$210
$489
01 Nov
$210
$475
02 Nov
$210
$426
03 Nov
$210
$426
04 Nov
$210
$406
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$307
$345
30 Oct
$287
$298
31 Oct
$339
$345
01 Nov
$303
$358
02 Nov
$339
$346
03 Nov
$316
$348
04 Nov
$339
$346
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$157
$340
30 Oct
$157
$191
31 Oct
$157
$191
01 Nov
$188
$340
02 Nov
$239
$305
03 Nov
$239
$305
04 Nov
$239
$305
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$193
$255
30 Oct
$229
$229
31 Oct
$261
$261
01 Nov
$225
$294
02 Nov
$294
$294
03 Nov
$243
$294
04 Nov
$294
$294
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 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
31 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
01 Nov
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 Nov
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 Nov
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 Nov
$258
$258
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Oct
$130
$130
31 Oct
$130
$130
01 Nov
$116
$130
02 Nov
$130
$130
03 Nov
$130
$130
04 Nov
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Oct
$145
$248
30 Oct
$145
$168
31 Oct
$145
$168
01 Nov
$154
$323
02 Nov
$276
$323
03 Nov
$276
$323
04 Nov
$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 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 Car Rentals Christchurch Airport
4.8 (46)28 Ron Guthrie Road
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30Apex Car Rentals 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 Car Rental Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunBudget Car Rental Christchurch City
4.6 (2)150 Kilmore St
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Dollar Car Rental 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 Car Rental Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eThrifty Car Rental Christchurch Harewood
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Thrifty Car Rental Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Thrifty Car Rental 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 30 October and 5 November 2026, prices range from NZD $85 per day for a Compact car to NZD $129 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 $85 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 30 October and 5 November 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 19 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 $157 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 30 October and 5 November 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 30 October to 2 November 2026 costs NZD $287 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?
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?
Apex is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch, with rates from NZD $85 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 30 October and 5 November 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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