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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 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $137/day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $143/day
Fullsize SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $146/day
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $152/day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Xtrail Aw.d. or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $172/day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
View offerTravel 14 Nov - 17 Nov 2026
from NZD $210/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $219/day
Standard Elite Commercial Van/Truck
40 CU Metre Curtain Sider Truck or similar
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from NZD $228/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 13 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from NZD $239/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 12, 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 12 November, 2026
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- 15 Aug 2026chris m.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarWellington Airport
- 01 Sep 2026bruce r.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarBlenheim Airport
- 22 Sep 2026andrew m.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarAuckland Downtown
- 14 Oct 2026kate m.Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similarAuckland Downtown
- 14 Oct 2026anna g.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarNapier Airport
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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 | 15 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
12 Nov
$140
$239
13 Nov
$183
$305
14 Nov
$183
$325
15 Nov
$137
$325
16 Nov
$183
$200
17 Nov
$147
$200
18 Nov
$195
$212
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$146
$257
13 Nov
$183
$333
14 Nov
$191
$333
15 Nov
$143
$333
16 Nov
$191
$207
17 Nov
$153
$207
18 Nov
$197
$257
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$176
$176
13 Nov
$237
$335
14 Nov
$237
$410
15 Nov
$172
$419
16 Nov
$237
$369
17 Nov
$194
$369
18 Nov
$261
$369
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$151
$547
13 Nov
$197
$410
14 Nov
$197
$485
15 Nov
$146
$494
16 Nov
$191
$444
17 Nov
$156
$444
18 Nov
$197
$444
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$492
$572
13 Nov
$426
$435
14 Nov
$210
$510
15 Nov
$210
$519
16 Nov
$210
$469
17 Nov
$210
$469
18 Nov
$210
$469
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$319
$348
13 Nov
$309
$348
14 Nov
$329
$348
15 Nov
$319
$348
16 Nov
$352
$358
17 Nov
$325
$358
18 Nov
$352
$358
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$239
$340
13 Nov
$239
$300
14 Nov
$239
$305
15 Nov
$239
$340
16 Nov
$239
$305
17 Nov
$239
$305
18 Nov
$239
$305
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$318
$541
13 Nov
$415
$415
14 Nov
$415
$415
15 Nov
$311
$415
16 Nov
$415
$415
17 Nov
$333
$415
18 Nov
$441
$441
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$258
$350
13 Nov
$258
$258
14 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
15 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
16 Nov
$258
$258
17 Nov
$258
$258
18 Nov
$258
$258
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
$219
$222
13 Nov
$222
$278
14 Nov
$222
$323
15 Nov
$219
$323
16 Nov
$222
$323
17 Nov
$222
$323
18 Nov
$222
$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 12 November, 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 Car Rentals Christchurch Airport
4.8 (46)28 Ron Guthrie Road
Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30Apex Car Rentals 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 Car Rental Chc Harewood Cars
N/A78 Orchard Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunBudget Car Rental Christchurch City
4.6 (2)150 Kilmore St
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Dollar Car Rental 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 Car Rental Christchurch Downtown
N/A150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, closed w/eThrifty Car Rental Christchurch Harewood
N/A166 Orchard Rd, Harewood
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:30Thrifty Car Rental Christchurch West Cars
N/A23 Commerce Cres, Islington
Mon–Sun 07:30–17:00Thrifty Car Rental 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 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026, prices range from NZD $174 per day for a Compact car to NZD $235 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 is a Compact car from NZD $174 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from New Zealand’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 19 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?
A minivan hired in Christchurch starts from NZD $239 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026. 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 13 November to 16 November 2026 costs NZD $309 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 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?
Hertz is the cheapest car rental company in Christchurch, with rates from NZD $130 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026. 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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