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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 CarView offerFrom NZD $49/day
for 06 Sep - 11 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $50/day
for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom NZD $52/day
for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
Economy CarView offerFrom NZD $56/day
for 02 Sep - 05 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $85/day
for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
Fullsize SUVView offerFrom NZD $91/day
for 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2025
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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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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 04 Jun 2025collette j.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similarChristchurch City
- 08 May 2025rachel w.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Downtown
- 31 Aug 2025ricci t.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarTauranga City
- 27 May 2025james a.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Airport
- 26 Aug 2025jordan j.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
- 21 Aug 2025janice a.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAuckland Airport
- 14 Aug 2025sarah c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarAuckland Airport
- 11 Aug 2025kelvin v.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid 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
01 Sep
$56
$260
02 Sep
$56
$260
03 Sep
$56
$260
04 Sep
$51
$254
05 Sep
$62
$155
06 Sep
$49
$254
07 Sep
$53
$254
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
02 Sep
$62
$62
03 Sep
$62
$62
04 Sep
$52
$62
05 Sep
$62
$62
06 Sep
$52
$62
07 Sep
$62
$62
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$238
$275
02 Sep
$61
$275
03 Sep
$61
$275
04 Sep
$50
$262
05 Sep
$61
$172
06 Sep
$50
$262
07 Sep
$61
$262
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$116
$298
02 Sep
$116
$298
03 Sep
$116
$298
04 Sep
$85
$298
05 Sep
$118
$195
06 Sep
$98
$298
07 Sep
$118
$298
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$124
$315
02 Sep
$124
$315
03 Sep
$124
$315
04 Sep
$91
$301
05 Sep
$182
$212
06 Sep
$133
$182
07 Sep
$182
$182
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$134
$296
02 Sep
$134
$347
03 Sep
$134
$347
04 Sep
$101
$331
05 Sep
$213
$234
06 Sep
$152
$213
07 Sep
$213
$213
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$291
$291
02 Sep
$291
$341
03 Sep
$291
$341
04 Sep
$255
$334
05 Sep
$250
$313
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
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
01 Sep
$211
$211
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
03 Sep
$250
$250
04 Sep
$250
$255
05 Sep
$250
$250
06 Sep
$250
$255
07 Sep
$250
$250
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$271
$290
02 Sep
$271
$290
03 Sep
$271
$290
04 Sep
$179
$277
05 Sep
$154
$175
06 Sep
$146
$277
07 Sep
$241
$277
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$276
$276
02 Sep
$276
$323
03 Sep
$276
$323
04 Sep
$276
$323
05 Sep
$276
$323
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
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
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
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
Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.
Apex Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.54 • 10 ratings
Avis Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street (South Island), Christchurch SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
Budget Christchurch City
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch Si SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 2 ratings
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
Ezi Christchurch City
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.44 • 5 ratings
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
4.80 • 1 rating
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
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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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