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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 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $70/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $76/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $84/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $105/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $109/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $112/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $140/day
Special
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $178/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from NZD $211/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2025 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 02 October, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 04 Jun 2025collette j.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similarChristchurch City
- 14 Jul 2025micky n.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 18 Sep 2025lynn fialupe l.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland International Airport
- 01 Aug 2025suzanne p.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 03 Aug 2025stanley b.Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Sep 2025ian w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarAuckland International Airport
- 22 Aug 2025alan r.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarChristchurch Airport
- 22 Sep 2025gayleen b.Booked: Holden Trax or similarTauranga City
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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
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$116
$116
03 Oct
$87
$221
04 Oct
$87
$260
05 Oct
$70
$260
06 Oct
$138
$254
07 Oct
$70
$254
08 Oct
$138
$233
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 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
06 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
07 Oct
$112
$148
08 Oct
$148
$148
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 Oct
$229
$229
04 Oct
$270
$270
05 Oct
$211
$270
06 Oct
$204
$270
07 Oct
$105
$270
08 Oct
$143
$259
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 Oct
$324
$328
04 Oct
$381
$386
05 Oct
$76
$386
06 Oct
$144
$305
07 Oct
$77
$305
08 Oct
$144
$305
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Oct
$84
$101
06 Oct
$156
$156
07 Oct
$85
$156
08 Oct
$156
$315
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Oct
$140
$195
06 Oct
$205
$347
07 Oct
$141
$347
08 Oct
$205
$347
Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 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
06 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
07 Oct
$211
$378
08 Oct
$211
$378
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 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
06 Oct
$320
$374
07 Oct
$320
$374
08 Oct
$320
$374
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Oct
$265
$305
06 Oct
$276
$323
07 Oct
$265
$323
08 Oct
$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 02 October, 2025
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
Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.
Apex Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.54 • 10 ratings
Avis Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street (South Island), Christchurch SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
Budget Christchurch City
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch Si SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 2 ratings
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i NI, 8013
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ezi Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.44 • 5 ratings
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i. NI, 8013
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i. NI, 8013
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Christchurch
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?
Prices start at NZD $70 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $321 per day for an Intermediate 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 $211 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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