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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.
Compact Car
Hyundai I30
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $73/day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $76/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $82/day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $87/day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $92/day
Fullsize SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $107/day
Fullsize Elite Ute (double cab)
2 Tonne Payload Flat Deck or similar
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $116/day
Compact Elite SUV
Mercedes GLA 200 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $141/day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 14 Oct 2026
from NZD $160/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 04, 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 04 October, 2026
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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
04 Oct
$94
$376
05 Oct
$130
$312
06 Oct
$130
$312
07 Oct
$77
$312
08 Oct
$113
$247
09 Oct
$73
$206
10 Oct
$78
$247
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Oct
$98
$394
05 Oct
$135
$152
06 Oct
$135
$330
07 Oct
$80
$330
08 Oct
$117
$303
09 Oct
$76
$280
10 Oct
$81
$98
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Oct
$436
$453
05 Oct
$163
$350
06 Oct
$163
$350
07 Oct
$96
$369
08 Oct
$141
$333
09 Oct
$92
$315
10 Oct
$98
$277
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$154
$283
06 Oct
$154
$283
07 Oct
$91
$330
08 Oct
$134
$283
09 Oct
$87
$283
10 Oct
$93
$201
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$210
$296
06 Oct
$210
$296
07 Oct
$186
$346
08 Oct
$210
$296
09 Oct
$160
$296
10 Oct
$163
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Oct
$307
$409
05 Oct
$285
$290
06 Oct
$339
$345
07 Oct
$307
$345
08 Oct
$311
$318
09 Oct
$215
$295
10 Oct
$311
$318
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Oct
$239
$311
05 Oct
$239
$305
06 Oct
$239
$305
07 Oct
$239
$340
08 Oct
$239
$270
09 Oct
$227
$270
10 Oct
$239
$251
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Oct
$220
$220
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
$190
$190
08 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
09 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
10 Oct
$227
$227
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$258
$258
06 Oct
$258
$258
07 Oct
$258
$353
08 Oct
$258
$258
09 Oct
$255
$258
10 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$320
$374
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
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 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
09 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
10 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$130
$130
06 Oct
$130
$130
07 Oct
$116
$130
08 Oct
$130
$130
09 Oct
$130
$130
10 Oct
$130
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$276
$276
06 Oct
$276
$323
07 Oct
$248
$323
08 Oct
$217
$323
09 Oct
$174
$278
10 Oct
$212
$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 04 October, 2026
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 Airport
4.8 (46)28 Ron Guthrie Road
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30Apex Christchurch City
4.6 (11)150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30
Avis Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road (South Island)
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunAvis Christchurch City
5.0 (1)150 Kilmore Street (South Island)
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Budget Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunBudget Christchurch Airport Trucks
N/ATerminal Building
Mon–Sun 06:00–00:30Budget Christchurch City
4.6 (2)150 Kilmore St
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Dollar Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/e
Hertz Christchurch Downtown
4.8 (1)150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eHertz Christchurch Harewood Downtown
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Hertz Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Hertz Christchurch West Comm
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
Thrifty Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eThrifty Christchurch Harewood
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Thrifty Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Thrifty Christchurch West Comm
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00
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 11 October to 14 October 2026, prices range from NZD $53 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $333 per day for an Intermediate 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 11 October to 14 October 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing NZD $53 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Christchurch?
Booking your hire car in Christchurch 12 days beforehand can save you over 22 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?
The price of a minivan hired in Christchurch from 11 October to 14 October 2026 ranges from NZD $71 to NZD $239 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 9 October to 14 October 2026 costs NZD $215 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.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch, with rates from NZD $53 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’s most respected rental car providers.
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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