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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.
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $142/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $142/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $145/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from NZD $163/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from NZD $198/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 07 Nov - 10 Nov 2025
from NZD $239/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 06, 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 06 November, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 04 Nov 2025leo s.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarChristchurch City
- 12 Oct 2025jeanette n.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarChristchurch Downtown
- 10 Oct 2025krishnal m.Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWDAuckland Airport International
- 30 Jul 2025andrew w.Booked: Hyundai i30 or similarNapier Airport
- 24 Aug 2025henry m.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarAuckland International Airport
- 05 Nov 2025matthew c.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarPicton Ferry Terminal
- 27 Aug 2025jarrod r.Booked: Ford Everest or similarPalmerston North Airport
- 29 Sep 2025victoria t.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch Airport
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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
06 Nov
$161
$161
07 Nov
$161
$161
08 Nov
$161
$161
09 Nov
$142
$161
10 Nov
$161
$161
11 Nov
$143
$161
12 Nov
$161
$161
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
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 Nov
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
08 Nov
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
09 Nov
$163
$163
10 Nov
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
11 Nov
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
12 Nov
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
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
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 Nov
$163
$163
08 Nov
$163
$163
09 Nov
$142
$163
10 Nov
$163
$163
11 Nov
$142
$163
12 Nov
$163
$163
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
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 Nov
$223
$223
08 Nov
$223
$223
09 Nov
$198
$223
10 Nov
$223
$223
11 Nov
$198
$223
12 Nov
$223
$223
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Nov
$291
$291
07 Nov
$239
$291
08 Nov
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
09 Nov
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
10 Nov
$239
$291
11 Nov
$239
$291
12 Nov
$239
$291
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 06 November, 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
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Apex Christchurch City
View details4.6 (11)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, South Island
Avis Christchurch City
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00150 Kilmore Street (South Island), South Island
Budget Christchurch City
View details4.6 (2)Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00150 Kilmore St, South Island
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Ezi Christchurch City
View details4.4 (5)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore Street, Central City, South Island
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–11:30 14:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Christchurch
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?
Prices start at NZD $142 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $198 per day for a Premium 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 $239 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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