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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 22, 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 22 October, 2024
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Christchurch. |
✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Per day price range
22 Oct
$255
$255
$260
$260
23 Oct
$255
$255
$260
$260
24 Oct
$230
$230
$260
$260
25 Oct
$154
$154
$172
$172
26 Oct
$230
$230
$260
$260
27 Oct
$147
$147
$260
$260
28 Oct
$85
$85
$260
$260
Per day price range
22 Oct
$260
$260
$265
$265
23 Oct
$260
$260
$265
$265
24 Oct
$235
$235
$265
$265
25 Oct
$159
$159
$177
$177
26 Oct
$235
$235
$265
$265
27 Oct
$152
$152
$265
$265
28 Oct
$260
$260
$265
$265
Per day price range
22 Oct
$274
$274
$274
$274
23 Oct
$274
$274
$274
$274
24 Oct
$243
$243
$243
$243
25 Oct
$175
$175
$175
$175
26 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
27 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
28 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
Per day price range
22 Oct
$264
$264
$294
$294
23 Oct
$264
$264
$294
$294
24 Oct
$193
$193
$294
$294
25 Oct
$163
$163
$182
$182
26 Oct
$200
$200
$275
$275
27 Oct
$53
$53
$275
$275
28 Oct
$64
$64
$294
$294
Per day price range
22 Oct
$75
$75
$372
$372
23 Oct
$75
$75
$372
$372
24 Oct
$75
$75
$372
$372
25 Oct
$67
$67
$210
$210
26 Oct
$76
$76
$330
$330
27 Oct
$67
$67
$330
$330
28 Oct
$75
$75
$372
$372
Per day price range
22 Oct
$89
$89
$346
$346
23 Oct
$89
$89
$346
$346
24 Oct
$89
$89
$346
$346
25 Oct
$75
$75
$277
$277
26 Oct
$95
$95
$202
$202
27 Oct
$79
$79
$202
$202
28 Oct
$95
$95
$346
$346
Per day price range
22 Oct
$110
$110
$305
$305
23 Oct
$110
$110
$381
$381
24 Oct
$110
$110
$381
$381
25 Oct
$91
$91
$305
$305
26 Oct
$201
$201
$216
$216
27 Oct
$164
$164
$216
$216
28 Oct
$191
$191
$381
$381
Per day price range
22 Oct
$269
$269
$290
$290
23 Oct
$269
$269
$290
$290
24 Oct
$205
$205
$290
$290
25 Oct
$168
$168
$197
$197
26 Oct
$205
$205
$290
$290
27 Oct
$155
$155
$290
$290
28 Oct
$269
$269
$290
$290
Per day price range
22 Oct
$295
$295
$307
$307
23 Oct
$295
$295
$307
$307
24 Oct
$211
$211
$307
$307
25 Oct
$188
$188
$188
$188
26 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
27 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
28 Oct
$295
$295
$307
$307
Per day price range
22 Oct
$305
$305
$305
$305
23 Oct
$305
$305
$381
$381
24 Oct
$305
$305
$381
$381
25 Oct
$305
$305
$381
$381
26 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
27 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
28 Oct
$305
$305
$381
$381
Per day price range
22 Oct
$310
$310
$310
$310
23 Oct
$310
$310
$310
$310
24 Oct
$310
$310
$310
$310
25 Oct
$270
$270
$310
$310
26 Oct
$310
$310
$310
$310
27 Oct
$270
$270
$310
$310
28 Oct
$216
$216
$216
$216
Per day price range
22 Oct
$250
$250
$295
$295
23 Oct
$250
$250
$295
$295
24 Oct
$250
$250
$295
$295
25 Oct
$218
$218
$250
$250
26 Oct
$243
$243
$244
$244
27 Oct
$233
$233
$244
$244
28 Oct
$250
$250
$295
$295
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 22 October, 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
4.72 • 5 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
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
4.80 • 1 rating
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 $53 per day for a Compact SUV, up to NZD $180 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 between NZD $155 and NZD $180 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 between NZD $216 and NZD $381 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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