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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.
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 20, 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 20 February, 2026
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- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 07 Nov 2025donna h.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 04 Nov 2025leo s.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarChristchurch City
- 24 Nov 2025paul a.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarWellington International Airport
- 13 Nov 2025koder n.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similarAuckland Airport International
- 14 Dec 2025leon b.Booked: Tesla Model 3 or similarWellington Airport
- 09 Jan 2026sarah r.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 14 Nov 2025john p.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Christchurch. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Christchurch daily rate data
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Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Feb
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21 Feb
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22 Feb
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23 Feb
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24 Feb
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25 Feb
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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 20 February, 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 City
View details4.6 (11)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, South Island
Avis Christchurch City
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00150 Kilmore Street (South Island), South Island
Budget Christchurch City
View details4.6 (2)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00150 Kilmore St, South Island
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Ezi Christchurch City
View details4.4 (5)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore Street, Central City, South Island
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, 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 $249 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $347 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 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 $239 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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