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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
View offerTravel 24 Mar - 29 Mar 2026
from NZD $114/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 24 Mar - 29 Mar 2026
from NZD $116/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 24 Mar - 29 Mar 2026
from NZD $119/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 26 Mar - 31 Mar 2026
from NZD $123/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2026
from NZD $127/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 22 Mar - 25 Mar 2026
from NZD $127/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 24 Mar - 29 Mar 2026
from NZD $136/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 26 Mar - 31 Mar 2026
from NZD $147/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 27 Mar - 30 Mar 2026
from NZD $148/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 21, 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 21 March, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 09 Jan 2026grant p.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 31 Dec 2025tifffany m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similarChristchurch Airport
- 27 Nov 2025leonard l.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 24 Feb 2026andrea w.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarAuckland Airport
- 06 Jan 2026juliet m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 29 Jan 2026stephanie g.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 09 Jan 2026barry d.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarNapier Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 0 car rental depots in Christchurch. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, 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
21 Mar
$138
$218
22 Mar
$138
$218
23 Mar
$138
$255
24 Mar
$114
$255
25 Mar
$138
$255
26 Mar
$114
$255
27 Mar
$138
$173
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$140
$140
22 Mar
$140
$140
23 Mar
$140
$140
24 Mar
$116
$140
25 Mar
$140
$140
26 Mar
$116
$140
27 Mar
$140
$140
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$144
$232
22 Mar
$144
$227
23 Mar
$144
$270
24 Mar
$119
$270
25 Mar
$144
$270
26 Mar
$119
$270
27 Mar
$144
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$160
$346
22 Mar
$173
$346
23 Mar
$150
$341
24 Mar
$133
$341
25 Mar
$151
$341
26 Mar
$123
$341
27 Mar
$173
$289
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$164
$203
22 Mar
$164
$203
23 Mar
$164
$203
24 Mar
$136
$203
25 Mar
$164
$203
26 Mar
$136
$203
27 Mar
$164
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
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 Mar
$347
$347
23 Mar
$247
$296
24 Mar
$165
$347
25 Mar
$296
$347
26 Mar
$147
$347
27 Mar
$237
$334
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$230
$239
22 Mar
$230
$239
23 Mar
$224
$305
24 Mar
$186
$305
25 Mar
$230
$305
26 Mar
$186
$305
27 Mar
$224
$287
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
$286
$286
22 Mar
$286
$286
23 Mar
$286
$286
24 Mar
$236
$286
25 Mar
$286
$286
26 Mar
$236
$286
27 Mar
$286
$380
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
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 Mar
$127
$127
23 Mar
$127
$127
24 Mar
$127
$127
25 Mar
$127
$127
26 Mar
$127
$127
27 Mar
$127
$127
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$276
$323
24 Mar
$183
$323
25 Mar
$276
$323
26 Mar
$178
$323
27 Mar
$207
$297
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 21 March, 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 08:00–16:3028 Ron Guthrie Road, South Island
Apex Christchurch City
View details4.6 (11)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, South Island
Avis Chc Harewood Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed78 Orchard Road (South Island), South Island
Avis Christchurch City
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00150 Kilmore Street (South Island), South Island
Budget Chc Harewood Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed78 Orchard Road, South Island
Budget Christchurch Airport Trucks
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 06:00–00:30Terminal Building
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
Hertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–17:30166 Orchard Rd, Harewood, North Island
Hertz Christchurch West Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:0023 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Hertz Christchurch West Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:0023 Commerce Cres, Islington, 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
Thrifty Christchurch Harewood
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–17:30166 Orchard Rd, Harewood, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch West Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:0023 Commerce Cres, Islington, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch West Comm
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:30–17:0023 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 $114 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $323 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 $186 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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