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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 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from NZD $38/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from NZD $39/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from NZD $40/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from NZD $44/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from NZD $63/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
from NZD $78/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
from NZD $80/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
from NZD $88/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 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 27, 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 27 August, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 14 Aug 2026peter c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTauranga Airport
- 29 Jul 2026rochelle m.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarChristchurch Airport
- 18 Aug 2026cheri p.Booked: Hyundai I30Tauranga Airport
- 25 Jun 2026michael s.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarQueenstown Airport
- 17 May 2026paul s.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarAuckland Airport
- 21 Aug 2026allison b.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 29 Jun 2026perry l.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarAuckland Airport
- 09 Jun 2026jarrod b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 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 | 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
27 Aug
$38
$313
28 Aug
$45
$128
29 Aug
$45
$228
30 Aug
$38
$228
31 Aug
$52
$215
01 Sep
$45
$226
02 Sep
$53
$196
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$40
$319
28 Aug
$48
$185
29 Aug
$48
$252
30 Aug
$40
$252
31 Aug
$55
$322
01 Sep
$48
$322
02 Sep
$56
$278
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$46
$335
28 Aug
$53
$268
29 Aug
$53
$305
30 Aug
$44
$305
31 Aug
$61
$332
01 Sep
$53
$306
02 Sep
$63
$333
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$57
$315
28 Aug
$69
$269
29 Aug
$69
$203
30 Aug
$63
$197
31 Aug
$81
$190
01 Sep
$72
$184
02 Sep
$87
$184
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$296
$296
28 Aug
$131
$296
29 Aug
$124
$235
30 Aug
$80
$172
31 Aug
$115
$347
01 Sep
$122
$347
02 Sep
$196
$347
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$137
$334
28 Aug
$150
$153
29 Aug
$208
$267
30 Aug
$137
$267
31 Aug
$209
$248
01 Sep
$129
$252
02 Sep
$196
$196
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$112
$288
28 Aug
$92
$261
29 Aug
$98
$242
30 Aug
$78
$242
31 Aug
$148
$282
01 Sep
$129
$272
02 Sep
$210
$272
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$144
$255
28 Aug
$196
$196
29 Aug
$196
$196
30 Aug
$134
$186
31 Aug
$176
$176
01 Sep
$138
$167
02 Sep
$167
$167
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$140
$353
28 Aug
$142
$142
29 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
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
$263
$263
01 Sep
$143
$283
02 Sep
$245
$245
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 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
28 Aug
$130
$130
29 Aug
$130
$130
30 Aug
$116
$130
31 Aug
$130
$130
01 Sep
$130
$130
02 Sep
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$248
$276
28 Aug
$251
$276
29 Aug
$132
$295
30 Aug
$88
$295
31 Aug
$197
$323
01 Sep
$141
$323
02 Sep
$191
$284
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 27 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 27 August to 3 September 2026, prices range from NZD $38 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $296 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 27 August to 3 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 30 August to 4 September 2026 ranges from NZD $78 to NZD $155 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 1 September to 6 September 2026 costs NZD $129 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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