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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 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $38/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $39/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $40/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $46/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $67/day
Intermediate Convertible
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $86/day
Compact Elite SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $90/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 08 Sep 2026
from NZD $95/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 02 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from NZD $116/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 30, 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 30 August, 2026
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- 21 Aug 2026allison b.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 14 Aug 2026peter c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTauranga Airport
- 18 Aug 2026cheri p.Booked: Hyundai I30Tauranga Airport
- 29 Aug 2026michael b.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 May 2026patrick s.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarAuckland International Airport
- 29 May 2026brian w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Jun 2026jarrod b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 10 Jul 2026dorothy a.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarWellington Downtown
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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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$38
$313
31 Aug
$48
$215
01 Sep
$49
$243
02 Sep
$38
$206
03 Sep
$47
$255
04 Sep
$48
$76
05 Sep
$48
$255
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$40
$252
31 Aug
$51
$233
01 Sep
$52
$322
02 Sep
$40
$278
03 Sep
$50
$322
04 Sep
$51
$146
05 Sep
$51
$77
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$46
$354
31 Aug
$59
$298
01 Sep
$60
$306
02 Sep
$46
$333
03 Sep
$56
$306
04 Sep
$57
$268
05 Sep
$57
$233
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$63
$264
31 Aug
$81
$190
01 Sep
$87
$184
02 Sep
$67
$184
03 Sep
$87
$184
04 Sep
$72
$184
05 Sep
$87
$184
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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 Aug
$171
$296
01 Sep
$175
$296
02 Sep
$135
$336
03 Sep
$151
$296
04 Sep
$140
$296
05 Sep
$156
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$137
$267
31 Aug
$209
$248
01 Sep
$196
$265
02 Sep
$137
$196
03 Sep
$196
$285
04 Sep
$86
$102
05 Sep
$134
$285
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$71
$249
31 Aug
$130
$265
01 Sep
$176
$256
02 Sep
$134
$283
03 Sep
$172
$241
04 Sep
$118
$241
05 Sep
$174
$239
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
$134
$255
31 Aug
$176
$176
01 Sep
$167
$167
02 Sep
$128
$167
03 Sep
$167
$167
04 Sep
$138
$167
05 Sep
$167
$167
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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 Aug
$258
$258
01 Sep
$258
$258
02 Sep
$143
$258
03 Sep
$258
$258
04 Sep
$86
$95
05 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
30 Aug
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 Aug
$130
$130
01 Sep
$130
$130
02 Sep
$116
$130
03 Sep
$130
$130
04 Sep
$130
$130
05 Sep
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Aug
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 Aug
$276
$276
01 Sep
$182
$301
02 Sep
$128
$289
03 Sep
$153
$278
04 Sep
$125
$267
05 Sep
$95
$207
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 30 August, 2026
Christchurch Airport car hire
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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 Christchurch Airport Trucks
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 6:00 AM - 12:30 AMTerminal Building
Budget Christchurch Downtown
View details4.6 (2)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM150 Kilmore St, South Island
Budget Christchurch Harewood
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed78 Orchard Road, 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?
For a rental period from 2 September to 9 September 2026, prices range from NZD $38 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $336 per day for a Premium 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 2 September to 9 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 4 September to 9 September 2026 ranges from NZD $118 to NZD $296 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 4 September to 9 September 2026 costs NZD $86 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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