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.
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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 25, 2024 by an Australian 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 25 April, 2024
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Eight car rental depots in Christchurch. |
✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Go Rentals, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Per day price range
25 Apr
$63
$63
$260
$260
26 Apr
$63
$63
$82
$82
27 Apr
$63
$63
$260
$260
28 Apr
$45
$45
$260
$260
29 Apr
$61
$61
$260
$260
30 Apr
$45
$45
$260
$260
01 May
$61
$61
$260
$260
Per day price range
25 Apr
$260
$260
$265
$265
26 Apr
$80
$80
$87
$87
27 Apr
$260
$260
$265
$265
28 Apr
$46
$46
$265
$265
29 Apr
$69
$69
$265
$265
30 Apr
$46
$46
$265
$265
01 May
$70
$70
$265
$265
Per day price range
25 Apr
$95
$95
$95
$95
26 Apr
$82
$82
$82
$82
27 Apr
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 Apr
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
29 Apr
$263
$263
$263
$263
30 Apr
$274
$274
$274
$274
01 May
$80
$80
$80
$80
Per day price range
25 Apr
$83
$83
$283
$283
26 Apr
$79
$79
$87
$87
27 Apr
$270
$270
$275
$275
28 Apr
$51
$51
$275
$275
29 Apr
$67
$67
$283
$283
30 Apr
$51
$51
$283
$283
01 May
$62
$62
$283
$283
Per day price range
25 Apr
$84
$84
$372
$372
26 Apr
$84
$84
$99
$99
27 Apr
$84
$84
$372
$372
28 Apr
$60
$60
$372
$372
29 Apr
$84
$84
$372
$372
30 Apr
$60
$60
$372
$372
01 May
$72
$72
$372
$372
Per day price range
25 Apr
$94
$94
$379
$379
26 Apr
$75
$75
$341
$341
27 Apr
$94
$94
$189
$189
28 Apr
$77
$77
$189
$189
29 Apr
$94
$94
$379
$379
30 Apr
$77
$77
$379
$379
01 May
$93
$93
$379
$379
Per day price range
25 Apr
$194
$194
$375
$375
26 Apr
$91
$91
$375
$375
27 Apr
$194
$194
$209
$209
28 Apr
$181
$181
$209
$209
29 Apr
$194
$194
$417
$417
30 Apr
$181
$181
$417
$417
01 May
$194
$194
$417
$417
Per day price range
25 Apr
$154
$154
$154
$154
26 Apr
$154
$154
$154
$154
27 Apr
$155
$155
$155
$155
28 Apr
$133
$133
$157
$157
29 Apr
$158
$158
$158
$158
30 Apr
$134
$134
$158
$158
01 May
$158
$158
$158
$158
Per day price range
25 Apr
$90
$90
$295
$295
26 Apr
$87
$87
$88
$88
27 Apr
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 Apr
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
29 Apr
$283
$283
$295
$295
30 Apr
$271
$271
$295
$295
01 May
$77
$77
$295
$295
Per day price range
25 Apr
$295
$295
$295
$295
26 Apr
$276
$276
$406
$406
27 Apr
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 Apr
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
29 Apr
$295
$295
$406
$406
30 Apr
$295
$295
$406
$406
01 May
$284
$284
$329
$329
Per day price range
25 Apr
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
26 Apr
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
27 Apr
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 Apr
$268
$268
$268
$268
29 Apr
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 Apr
$268
$268
$268
$268
01 May
$270
$270
$270
$270
Per day price range
25 Apr
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
26 Apr
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
27 Apr
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 Apr
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
29 Apr
$395
$395
$457
$457
30 Apr
$411
$411
$457
$457
01 May
$120
$120
$457
$457
Per day price range
25 Apr
$121
$121
$303
$303
26 Apr
$121
$121
$337
$337
27 Apr
$123
$123
$123
$123
28 Apr
$108
$108
$197
$197
29 Apr
$128
$128
$337
$337
30 Apr
$111
$111
$337
$337
01 May
$130
$130
$337
$337
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 25 April, 2024
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 hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.53 • 3 ratings
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 2 ratings
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.60 • 4 ratings
155 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch SI, 8051
Today • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
4.80 • 3 ratings
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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On hiring a car in Christchurch
Prices start at NZD $45 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $307 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $77 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 $268 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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.
Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, based on ratings by our customers.
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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