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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.

  • EziCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $49/day

    for 06 Sep - 11 Sep 2025
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  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $50/day

    for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • ApexIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $52/day

    for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
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  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $56/day

    for 02 Sep - 05 Sep 2025
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  • EziIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $85/day

    for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
    View offer
  • EziFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $91/day

    for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 11 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 01, 2025 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 01 September, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Christchurch car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(144 reviews)
  • 04 Jun 2025

    Seamless, quick, easy, refreshing !! A booking service that just works :-)

    collette j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
    Christchurch City
    Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
  • 08 May 2025

    easy and quick

    rachel w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 31 Aug 2025

    Fast and effective..love it

    ricci t.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Tauranga City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 27 May 2025

    easy to navigate

    james a.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 26 Aug 2025

    Really easy

    jordan j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 21 Aug 2025

    Very efficient

    janice a.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 14 Aug 2025

    Amazing

    sarah c.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 11 Aug 2025

    It seemed very simple and quick to do. Which I like.

    kelvin v.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Christchurch.
✅ Rental brandsApex, 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

Today

01 Sep

$56

$260

Tue

02 Sep

$56

$260

Wed

03 Sep

$56

$260

Thu

04 Sep

$51

$254

Fri

05 Sep

$62

$155

Sat

06 Sep

$49

$254

Sun

07 Sep

$53

$254

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

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

Tue

02 Sep

$62

$62

Wed

03 Sep

$62

$62

Thu

04 Sep

$52

$62

Fri

05 Sep

$62

$62

Sat

06 Sep

$52

$62

Sun

07 Sep

$62

$62

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$238

$275

Tue

02 Sep

$61

$275

Wed

03 Sep

$61

$275

Thu

04 Sep

$50

$262

Fri

05 Sep

$61

$172

Sat

06 Sep

$50

$262

Sun

07 Sep

$61

$262

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$116

$298

Tue

02 Sep

$116

$298

Wed

03 Sep

$116

$298

Thu

04 Sep

$85

$298

Fri

05 Sep

$118

$195

Sat

06 Sep

$98

$298

Sun

07 Sep

$118

$298

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$124

$315

Tue

02 Sep

$124

$315

Wed

03 Sep

$124

$315

Thu

04 Sep

$91

$301

Fri

05 Sep

$182

$212

Sat

06 Sep

$133

$182

Sun

07 Sep

$182

$182

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$134

$296

Tue

02 Sep

$134

$347

Wed

03 Sep

$134

$347

Thu

04 Sep

$101

$331

Fri

05 Sep

$213

$234

Sat

06 Sep

$152

$213

Sun

07 Sep

$213

$213

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$291

$291

Tue

02 Sep

$291

$341

Wed

03 Sep

$291

$341

Thu

04 Sep

$255

$334

Fri

05 Sep

$250

$313

Sat

06 Sep

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

Sun

07 Sep

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 luxury passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$211

$211

Tue

02 Sep

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

Wed

03 Sep

$250

$250

Thu

04 Sep

$250

$255

Fri

05 Sep

$250

$250

Sat

06 Sep

$250

$255

Sun

07 Sep

$250

$250

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$271

$290

Tue

02 Sep

$271

$290

Wed

03 Sep

$271

$290

Thu

04 Sep

$179

$277

Fri

05 Sep

$154

$175

Sat

06 Sep

$146

$277

Sun

07 Sep

$241

$277

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Sep

$276

$276

Tue

02 Sep

$276

$323

Wed

03 Sep

$276

$323

Thu

04 Sep

$276

$323

Fri

05 Sep

$276

$323

Sat

06 Sep

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

Sun

07 Sep

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

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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 01 September, 2025

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Car rental depots in Christchurch

Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.54 • 10 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street (South Island), Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch Si SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.60 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Ezi Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.44 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i. NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch S.i. NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Christchurch

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?

    Prices start at NZD $49 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $166 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Christchurch?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $146 and NZD $166 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 between NZD $250 and NZD $341 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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