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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
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $93/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $94/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $97/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $117/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $133/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $147/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
from NZD $239/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from NZD $270/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
from NZD $276/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 07, 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 07 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 07 Nov 2025donna h.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 04 Nov 2025leo s.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarChristchurch City
- 12 Oct 2025jeanette n.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarChristchurch Downtown
- 13 Nov 2025koder n.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similarAuckland Airport International
- 18 Nov 2025fiona f.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 09 Nov 2025julie s.Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similarQueenstown Airport
- 07 Nov 2025donna h.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 24 Nov 2025paul a.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarWellington International 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 SUV compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a car compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a SUV fullsize
Price range over the past 12 months for a SUV intermediate
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
$357
$364
08 Jan
$266
$277
09 Jan
$266
$277
10 Jan
$143
$329
11 Jan
$147
$277
12 Jan
$93
$333
13 Jan
$113
$274
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$94
$114
13 Jan
$114
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
$378
$385
08 Jan
$268
$279
09 Jan
$268
$269
10 Jan
$268
$331
11 Jan
$268
$279
12 Jan
$97
$349
13 Jan
$117
$288
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
$533
$540
08 Jan
$269
$280
09 Jan
$269
$280
10 Jan
$269
$333
11 Jan
$269
$280
12 Jan
$117
$366
13 Jan
$141
$302
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$184
$184
10 Jan
$166
$184
11 Jan
$184
$184
12 Jan
$147
$315
13 Jan
$177
$315
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$296
$347
13 Jan
$296
$347
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
$383
$400
08 Jan
$273
$294
09 Jan
$273
$284
10 Jan
$273
$346
11 Jan
$273
$294
12 Jan
$282
$364
13 Jan
$282
$303
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$315
$327
13 Jan
$315
$322
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$239
$305
13 Jan
$239
$305
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$310
$310
12 Jan
$270
$310
13 Jan
$310
$310
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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
13 Jan
$320
$374
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$276
$323
13 Jan
$276
$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 07 January, 2026
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Car rental depots in Christchurch
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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 $93 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $366 per day for an Intermediate SUV. 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 $273 and NZD $294 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 $239 and NZD $310 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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